TRAP CHAIN MATTERS

There are many ways that trap chains can be rigged for different setups, but with so many options available these days, knowing which way is best can be confusing. Despite all of the various opinions about trap chain rigging, there are a few principles that trappers must understand to clear up the confusion.

The first thing to consider is the type of stake that you’re going to use. Two types of stakes are most prominent for the modern trapper; earth anchors and rebar stakes. If you plan to use an earth anchor to stake your trap, you can use a shorter trap chain than if you plan to use a solid metal stake, like rebar. Using this as a guideline will help get you started building the best chain rigs for your traps.

I consider a long chain to be anything longer than 30 inches in overall length. A short chain is anything less than 18 inches. There are many things to think about when building the chain rigging for traps. Starting at the stake and building your way back to the trap is the best method because the holding power of each style of stake