I anchor with a 24 inch rebar stake. Probably a little overkill for coons. Might go to the Pogos or cable style at some point as they would be a lot lighter.
It depends on soil type whether it's overkill. I use 18-20" .5 rebar in clay. I had a couple coons pull 18" 3/8 rebar in looser soil when I first started trapping....luckily they both hung up nearby. I only use rebar when there's no sapling or other drag to cable off of.
