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RidgeRunner:
The woods are full of squirrels this year.
I have been knocking them out of the trees with my 22.

Have been giving some thought to making a squirrel pole and seeing if I can trap some.

What can I use as snare wire???   There must be something that is comman and easy to find that will make good snares for a squirrel pole.

Thanks
David

JW_Halverson:
some of the heavier monofilament is stiff enough to work as a snare

seabass:
i have a few rolls of 7x19 braided stainless cable for coyote snares.i don't know if it will work for your application.it is pretty thin stuff.send me a pm if you are interested.

stickbender:

     You can get some pretty small diameter stainless strand wire at Ace, or other hardware stores.  Try the heavier weight "Power Pro" fishing line, 50 lb. and up etc.  You could also use the lighter weight leader wire, with the clips to make your loops, etc.
I used some of the stainless strand wire for a weed eater that my Neighbor loaned me.  I bought the smaller, and an 1/8 inch also.  I don't remember what the smaller diameter was but it was about a 1/16", or so. I think there was a smaller one also available.  Not sure now.
                                                     Wayne

PaulLovesJamie:
I buy military surplus "snare wire" on survival websites or ebay for about 5 bucks. cheap, works great, delivered to my mailbox.

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