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Time to put this to rest, so here goes:
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Different applications
Keep in mind that the following are just some of the possibilities.
1st of all, it can be used as a trail set trigger with a lifting snare as shown by Doc Ron in his video. (If you want to check it out, you'll have to spring for the video - well worth it, though - link's in the OP).
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Next, a simple lifting-pole neck snare, triggered by the bait being disturbed - I think Coote's pictures, demonstrate this well.
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It can be used as a drop snare: (Coote's diagram) (this could also be adapted as a 'drowning trap'.)
Here, when the critter pulls on the bait, it releases the weight, tightening the snare around its neck and pulls the critter off the branch, where it hangs.
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Here it is used as a deadfall or a drop net trigger with a trail set.
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A pail trap, to ensure the critter sticks its head through the noose. The angle of the snare to the lifting pole cord would not be as extreme as shown by the drawing.
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Another type of drop snare.
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The one I was most pleased with, recently (you may remember seeing this from the "It was a BOO-tiful day" thread:
Trigger detail:
This one worked like a charm!
So now you've seen a few possibilities. Really, the variations are as limitless as your imagination.
BTW, you might be interested in this:
A few years ago, Slasher, Phil and I were camped out and decided to play with the nail trap trigger. Here's a picture of it made with Wood Nettle (Laportea canadensis) cordage and a stick. You might notice that this was the original method I used to locate the anchor loops. It was tied to an old cut off shrub shoot.
The reason I had the coat behind it was
tied with natural cordage, you can barely see it in front of the leaf litter.
Anyway, however you tie it or set it, the Nail Trap Trigger is a beauty. Give it a try, the next time you're outdoors. Set it properly and you should have it nailed.
Hope you enjoyed.
Doc
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Different applications
Keep in mind that the following are just some of the possibilities.
1st of all, it can be used as a trail set trigger with a lifting snare as shown by Doc Ron in his video. (If you want to check it out, you'll have to spring for the video - well worth it, though - link's in the OP).
----------------------------
Next, a simple lifting-pole neck snare, triggered by the bait being disturbed - I think Coote's pictures, demonstrate this well.
-------------------------
It can be used as a drop snare: (Coote's diagram) (this could also be adapted as a 'drowning trap'.)
Here, when the critter pulls on the bait, it releases the weight, tightening the snare around its neck and pulls the critter off the branch, where it hangs.
------------------------------------------
Here it is used as a deadfall or a drop net trigger with a trail set.
-------------------------------
A pail trap, to ensure the critter sticks its head through the noose. The angle of the snare to the lifting pole cord would not be as extreme as shown by the drawing.
-------------------------------------
Another type of drop snare.
----------------------------------------
The one I was most pleased with, recently (you may remember seeing this from the "It was a BOO-tiful day" thread:
Trigger detail:
This one worked like a charm!
So now you've seen a few possibilities. Really, the variations are as limitless as your imagination.
BTW, you might be interested in this:
A few years ago, Slasher, Phil and I were camped out and decided to play with the nail trap trigger. Here's a picture of it made with Wood Nettle (Laportea canadensis) cordage and a stick. You might notice that this was the original method I used to locate the anchor loops. It was tied to an old cut off shrub shoot.
The reason I had the coat behind it was
tied with natural cordage, you can barely see it in front of the leaf litter.
Anyway, however you tie it or set it, the Nail Trap Trigger is a beauty. Give it a try, the next time you're outdoors. Set it properly and you should have it nailed.
Hope you enjoyed.
Doc
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