I'd just re-rigged the whole trap system with the adjustable rig.
The knot/ball were just not the right size. Critical mistake - wont be made again.
I've done the same. It's pretty amazing how fast the shock cord stretches out. Both times I've had trap failures (both my fault) the rings were still in the harness because of the keeper.
"I said, now, I said ,pay attention boy!"
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