Thread: Rodent baits and their effect on native fauna

I have used nothing but Alvey reels,Mossops,Jarvis Walker and Wilson rods,all made in Aus for well over 50yrs.

In fact these days,for the surf and estuaries,which is 95% of our fishing,SWMBO uses a white Mossops Knockabout 10', i got for my 21st,with an old Alvey 5" reel.
I use a 6" wooden Alvey on a Wilson 13.5' surf rod.

But the boys are onto me to start using lures,so the move to an egg beater,with braid is inevitable.

For shooting,overseas gear is what we use,we inheritated rifles made in USA,and Finland.

And i must admit i did pick up a Howa .243 full SS a few years ago,it was such a good deal i couldnt help myself.

We reload all our gear,some is made in Aus.

Originally Posted by scarry

I have used nothing but Alvey reels,Mossops,Jarvis Walker and Wilson rods,all made in Aus for well over 50yrs.

In fact these days,for the surf and estuaries,which is 95% of our fishing,SWMBO uses a white Mossops Knockabout 10', i got for my 21st,with an old Alvey 5" reel.
I use a 6" wooden Alvey on a Wilson 13.5' surf rod.

But the boys are onto me to start using lures,so the move to an egg beater,with braid is inevitable.

For shooting,overseas gear is what we use,we inheritated rifles made in USA,and Finland.

And i must admit i did pick up a Howa .243 full SS a few years ago,it was such a good deal i couldnt help myself.

We reload all our gear,some is made in Aus.

Alvey make a great Spinning reel, plus a vg baitcaster. [ not real cheap, but quality] I have the baitcaster, little tip , if you buy one have the shop put the line on the reel, to get the proper tension, otherwise you may get over runs.

Alvey Reels, Surf Rods & Combos For Sale Australia | BCF

Umm, chaps, we may have to adjourn to the fishing thread.

I drive a Land Rover from Europe, fuel it with (mostly imported) diesel.
I don't fish, I don't shoot. I offset these unpatriotic acts via Square Bear and XXXX.

Originally Posted by Saitch

Umm, chaps, we may have to adjourn to the fishing thread.

Let me tell you about the time our dog found the ratsak, and we thought she had eaten some. Down to the vet , heaps of tests , and lots of vitamin K1 to deal with the blood thinning of the ratsak. Thankfully she came through ok , but the vet said that rastsak was one of the biggest killers of working dogs on the Darling Downs. True story, we were extremely worried and all the flamin' dog did was go around wagging her tail , lapping up the extra attention.

Originally Posted by bob10

Let me tell you about the time our dog found the ratsak, and we thought she had eaten some. Down to the vet , heaps of tests , and lots of vitamin K1 to deal with the blood thinning of the ratsak. Thankfully she came through ok , but the vet said that rastsak was one of the biggest killers of working dogs on the Darling Downs. True story, we were extremely worried and all the flamin' dog did was go around wagging her tail , lapping up the extra attention.

Same here, been there, done that and dog had the same reaction - whats the fuss she thinks. She got the bait from the back of one of the utes.

Very interesting story, thanks for sharing. Certainly good if dingoes control roos, pigs and goats, to benefit pasture growth. Dingoes might also control feral dogs. Difficult to see sheep being mauled though.

Originally Posted by bob10

What happens if you let dingoes thrive on a cattle station. One man's controversial dingo solution.

Dingoes are considered a pest in much of regional Australia. But what happens if you let them thrive? - ABC News

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

VDingoes might also control feral dogs.

Never going to happen.