How to Make a CHEAP Catch Pole

[@haroldjohnson1522]

This was a great design. Competition in no time. Bought all at Lowe’s. Only modification; used coated wire; made a loop on the end of the wire after feed it if it thru the closeline stop to pull on and to ensure the wire does not pull thru.

[@patrickhershey3134]

Was clothesline hanger (7:50) available at Lowes also? I haven't been able to find this online so far.

[@run2september23]

Great idea on the clothes line tightener, thanks for the video young man

[@tubbyguyoutdoors]

Excellent catch pole and how to vid bud thanks for sharing ! Stay safe stay healthy

[@TheMidwestOutdoorsman]

Thank you! I appreciate all your support! You do the same!

[@randallfletcher1881]

Awesome buddy, just what I've been needing, thanks a bunch.

[@TheMidwestOutdoorsman]

No problem! Good luck this season!

[@ETXOHunter]

Thanks again, just made one. Can’t wait to try on the trap line toMmorow

[@TheMidwestOutdoorsman]

Awesome! Let me know how it works! I love mine! Thank you so much for watching!

[@jerryrogers5233]

Good Job!!! Inexpensive, effective, and quick to make. BTW, the device to grip and hold the cable is a Blue Hawk Clothesline Tightener, ~$8 at Blue Big Box

[@TheMidwestOutdoorsman]

Awesome! I am glad it worked out good for you! Ok I couldn’t quite remember the exact name, I appreciate it! Thank you so much for watching!

[@WestTennessee]

Where can I get a clothes line hanger? Good video. Thanks

[@TheMidwestOutdoorsman]

You can get them on amazon as Josue said or you should be able to find them at Lowe’s and maybe Home Depot too. They sure make a world of difference when handling the animals! Thanks for watching!

[@jeffsettles5125]

Thanks for the video great idea

[@TheSatiricalDissident]

That's a cool design, I would like to incorporate something like that into a walking stick, or hiking pole. I was thinking of a crescent moon shape shepherds crook only inverted for pinning sheep to the ground. A shepherds crook works great for catching, but it would be nice to have a crook for pinning.

[@TheMidwestOutdoorsman]

Hey that is a great idea! I had sheep at one point and the shepherds hook was an awesome tool! I would be interested to see what you come up with! Thanks for watching!

[@ChasinChaosHQ]

just made mine. used 3/4' steel conduit. and a 1/2' iron pipe threaded plug. super sturdy. should last a while. total cost. $22.78

[@TheMidwestOutdoorsman]

That sounds great! Nice job and tight chains!

[@dounomeedm]

Nice video thanks

[@TheMidwestOutdoorsman]

No problem! Glad you enjoyed it! Best of luck to you this upcoming season! Thank you for watching!

[@rellmonger7935]

Awesome idea

[@TheMidwestOutdoorsman]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching!

[@twc6771]

And if i might ask wehere do sale them live at if you can say i do understand like you video though.

[@TheMidwestOutdoorsman]

I sold them to a guy here in Missouri that trains coyote dogs with them.

[@twc6771]

got ya thanks for the reply back

[@TheMidwestOutdoorsman]

@@twc6771 you’re welcome! Thank you so much for watching!

[@firemedic10353]

Can you tell me what diameter the clothesline tightener you used is? I can find 'em in 1/4” diameter and 1” diameter. Thinkin’ the 1” will work for 3/4” pvc. I am plannin’ on makin this- excellent vid!

[@TheMidwestOutdoorsman]

I am not 100% sure what size it is. Yes, it will work with 3/4 inch PVC pipe. The nice thing about the clothesline tensioner is that it tapers so it will give you a snug fit into many sizes of pipe. Thank you for watching!

[@firemedic10353]

@@TheMidwestOutdoorsman Update: the 1” tensioner worked but i had to use the Dremel tool and sand the inside of the 3/4” PVC down a bit. Once I got the Tapered end of the tensioner to go inside the pipe to about the third level on the taper, few gentle taps with a rubber mallet helped it seat then used a little duct tape to hold for added measure. Made a 4’ and a 6’ version. I used 3/16’ wrapped cable on mine. They work smooth as glass. Can’t wait to get em on the trapline this season!

[@sean.g4516]

@@TheMidwestOutdoorsman where did you get your clothesline tightener from??

[@ChasinChaosHQ]

@@sean.g4516 lowes or home depot

[@thomaswells178]

How did you attach the clothes line tightened and what size pvc. I’m trying 3/4 but can’t secure tightener

[@TheMidwestOutdoorsman]

Thomas, best I remember I just shoved that tightener into the PVC as far as I could. I could never get it to stay either when not in use. When you have tension on the catch end of the pole it holds it in place with the pressure from the animal. I never had any troubles with it by using it that way. I do believe I used 3/4” but possibly 1” PVC. I apologize, I can’t remember off the top of my head. If 3/4” does not work you may try a piece of 1” and see if that allows it to sit better. Hope this helps! Thanks so much for watching!

[@TheMidwestOutdoorsman]

I just found a little clip from that video that showed the PVC. I did in fact use 3/4”. 👍

[@thomaswells178]

Thanks Bud- great video

[@TheMidwestOutdoorsman]

You’re welcome! I appreciate it!

[@josuelimon4098]

Is not a clothes line handler is a clothesline tighterer $8.58 on Amazon

[@SoCalRidgebacks]

Thank you!!!! Was trying to look it up and couldnt find it!

[@undeniabletalent635]

Nice

[@TheMidwestOutdoorsman]

Thank you!

[@beelzabob4210]

Hey theres a problem with your carchpole design. Though the pushbutton end is pretty slick for certain applications. When catching an animal with it if the pull hard enough to tighten the cable too far and then break free from your hands they could run off and strangle themselves to death if you cant catch up to them in time. I had that problem with my first design.

[@TheMidwestOutdoorsman]

That could definitely happen. Sure need to have a tight grip! Thanks for watching!

[@sean.g4516]

I got a 1in x 5ft pvc is that too big?

[@TheMidwestOutdoorsman]

I think that should work. It will depend on how big your clothesline tightener is. Thanks for watching!

[@sean.g4516]

@@TheMidwestOutdoorsman yep that's the problem it's too wide im getting a step bit to open it up a little more and get a stiffer cable

[@TheMidwestOutdoorsman]

Sounds great! Hope it turns out good for you!

[@rickeggers644]

The add on part opposite the pvc cap is know as a clothes line tightener.... It took a long time to find it. lol

[@TheMidwestOutdoorsman]

Yeah, I misspoke on that part of the video and I apologize! Glad you were able to find it!

[@lsoutdoors2354]

I need make me one than

[@TheMidwestOutdoorsman]

Yes! They come in handy! You won’t be disappointed! Thanks for watching!

[@lsoutdoors2354]

@@TheMidwestOutdoorsman ur very welcome

[@Squarehead45]

Just a friendly tip. Check with your local Game Warden, Selling wild animals in MOST states, including your is a Felony. Just helping out here

[@twc6771]

I took him for his word that he is telling the truth but i complety see and here what you are saying

[@KjWhite-l2h]

So is stealing land and making new laws

[@jackriley5974]

Why is it called a catch pole when you don't catch anything with it?? Building one is easy. Using one properly is seldom seen on KZbin but doing so eliminates the need to further hurt a critter by stepping on the trap to release it!!!

[@twc6771]

He caught in a trap i under stand up to that part after that you lost me.

[@jackriley5974]

You forced me to review this video again, and I've found a lot to talk about. The purpose of catch pole is to help in releasing the animal from a trap. I trapped for 30 years and never used one. In more civilized areas of America you are required to dispatch a trapped animal in the trap, and it's illegal to transport a live one. I have no idea why this "trapper" is transporting this coyote. (They do the same in North Carolina, and probably other redneck states)The smart way to use a catch pole is to stand on it to restrain the animal while using BOTH HANDS to release it. That takes a little practice and concern for all living things! If a trap is too big for you to release it by hand you shouldn't be using it, or maybe you should take up knitting?? @@twc6771