I have been using victor #1.75 and have had no problem holding coyotes with them. I dont know if there is a lot of fox in your area but they are great for them also. Just make sure you cross steak those coyote sets or use earth anchor cables. Those coyote can really give your anchoring method a workout. by the way last year I caught a coyote in a 1 1/2 coilspring and he wasnt going anywhere. I am sure I just got lucky though.