Rat Snaring

[charlie nelly1 142]

Reading a post on here made me want to have go at snaring rats, currently been using fenn traps with good results but thought this would be an achievement if it was to work here are some pics I'll keep you updated, also hope this is the right spot to post this

[micky 3,325]

that looks a killer

[MR TEA POT 1,287]

Looking good,let us know how you got on ?

[Millet 4,497]

I'm no expert with snares but i have caught a couple of rat's in a similar way to that but i only used two strand's of brass...

[charlie nelly1 142]

Hope it works lads, just hope it doesn't spring off in the wind, I'm no expert but I think the wire may be too thick if I remember I bought the wire as a rabbit snare, would a change of wire be a wise option?

[Matt 160]

I've caught plenty using snares made for rabbits... the figure 4 trigger is deadly, as are some of the more simple types of trigger.

[woodga 170]

two strands of brass or even a thicker single strand of copper would be the best option for you you want the noose to close quick and completely a six strand wire is to slow granted it may catch the odd oap rat but you want a rat every time not empty snares when they have fired also make sure the bender will get the rats feet off the ground or it will bite out and snap the wire good luck

[charlie nelly1 142]

Went up the other night to check it with a torch ones checked and just moved the wire slightly I went to check the chickens and a young rat ran streight out and down the run, by the looks of it it had runs streight through as it had just made the loop smaller. Also it seems solid to set of are there any other trigger mechanisms or a way to make this more sensitive?

[Millet 4,497]

That's the way i have done it.. Woodga.. ..and as i was advised by someone who know's what they are doing i was told to use 2 strand's by two proven very experiend snare and trap men.. ..and like i said i'm no expert and i don't bull myself up on the net to make people think i am .. ..i could imagine trying to catch a rat in a rabbit snare would be like trying to catch a fox in 10mm braided wire..

 

 

 

Edited March 27, 2014 by Millet

[MR TEA POT 1,287]

Nice going millet use what's at hand I like it?

[3175darren 1,100]

Brilliant fun, and when you get it right a very effective way of controlling the little s***'s, well done millet

[paulus 26]

Brilliant fun, and when you get it right a very effective way of controlling the little s***'s, well done millet

very frustrating when you don't, i gave up and smoked the fookers with the dogs

[socks 32,253]

This is one of the simple designs I use ... You can't quite see but there is a fine wire loop just about hooked onto the nail that triggers with a hairs touch .....

 

 

I have got another really effective method but no pictures of it ... Next time I set it up I will take a snapshot ........

[charlie nelly1 142]

Cheers lads sounds like a change of wire maybe a wise moove, so if anyone had any spare I'd appreciate if you'd pop us a PM and of course il pay

[socks 32,253]

Woodga is your man .........