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Title: Hobbles or Mule Tape? Post by: Cooter56 on October 29, 2012, 10:25:51 am Ive used both. Have had both good and bad experiences with both. Just wanting some opinions from others on what yall prefer, and some new ideas on tying with mule tape.
Title: Re: Hobbles or Mule Tape? Post by: TShelly on October 29, 2012, 10:40:03 am 5/8" braided rope. Tie a a half-hitch on each leg. You can carry more tie ropes than hobbles. Mule tape works but will cut off circulation to the feet if left tied for pro-longed time
Title: Re: Hobbles or Mule Tape? Post by: boone823 on October 29, 2012, 11:31:30 am Mule tape because its easier to carry lighter and can keep a lot more of it in your pocket.
Title: Re: Hobbles or Mule Tape? Post by: 7Mhunter on October 29, 2012, 11:56:02 am Mule tape
Title: Re: Hobbles or Mule Tape? Post by: halfbreed on October 29, 2012, 12:05:18 pm my thoughts if ya gonna keep em hobble em . but mule tape is allright if your only catchin one hog a day .
Title: Re: Hobbles or Mule Tape? Post by: Purebreedcolt on October 29, 2012, 12:09:36 pm Mule tape all the way. Cut your desired lengths burn ends then run through washer a couple times gets that slick stuff off of it and will hold a knot.
Title: Re: Hobbles or Mule Tape? Post by: Lance on October 29, 2012, 12:32:38 pm Im with TShelley. 5/8 braided rope is best if you don't want to cripple them and they can't kick it off like they can hobbles.
Title: Re: Hobbles or Mule Tape? Post by: KevinO. on October 29, 2012, 02:10:23 pm I like to use mule tape, I feel like I can get the legs closer together and cinch it down a little tighter. Here is a video that shows how I typically tie one. Many different ways to go about it but this process works good for me.
http://s470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/Koneal_2009/?action=view¤t=GOPR0157.mp4 Title: Re: Hobbles or Mule Tape? Post by: BA-IV on October 29, 2012, 02:21:03 pm I like to use mule tape, I feel like I can get the legs closer together and cinch it down a little tighter. Here is a video that shows how I typically tie one. Many different ways to go about it but this process works good for me. http://s470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/Koneal_2009/?action=view¤t=GOPR0157.mp4 This is how I tie em up and it's worked good for me. I'm talented enough to use the thick rope :laugh: Title: Re: Hobbles or Mule Tape? Post by: earlisbubba on October 29, 2012, 05:43:30 pm We hobble hogs, but we make sure we aways use a leash looped up around a limb to keep constant tension on the hobbles. Works pretty good without crippling the hog.
Title: Re: Hobbles or Mule Tape? Post by: dan on October 29, 2012, 10:50:21 pm I have used Duct tape, Mule tape, hobbles, 1/4" rope, and flat parachute cord. They all work if used correctly.
Hobbles are best for long transport or leaving a hog for long time in the woods. They also come off easier when it's time to release a hog. Hobbles are nice unless the hog is too big or too small. The only real draw back is the price. I have lost a several and at $12-15 it strarts adding up. The rope, parachute cord, and flat parachute cord are from my rich uncle. ;) If the dogs are rolling out or baying more than one hog, I tie one front leg to a tree. Put a double half hitch above the joint, bend the leg, and put a half hitch below the joint. No need to make it overly tight. Tie that to a tree, and go to the next hog. The hog will be standing there when you come back. Title: Re: Hobbles or Mule Tape? Post by: curdogs2012 on October 30, 2012, 08:53:39 am Mule tap it's a lot lighter to carry
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