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    Thanks Stevo, No don't bother with a locator, in over 25 years of ferreting, never had to. Cheers, Shaun
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    Hey all, Unsure of THL's policy on me adding this link, but surely you'll all enjoy it. Incase some don't know I run a fishing charter business down here in Aust. Here's the latest report on what's been happening over the past couple of months. Think BIG Charter report Cheers, Shaun
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    You could probably just use plain flour. I added the corn flour as it does help to bind the mixture up a bit. Seeing its a pie mixture, you don't want it too watery. Cheers, Shaun
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    argh ye me hearty's pieces of eight & all that garble lol.. Yes there not an easy angling proposition for many, lol Inc me !! We have Blues & Mako' Shark avail here for a short time each season. There is some amazing Mako fishing almost year round only a 4-6hr drive, so they are available. Unsure of your position/location over there, but there's a guy named Gethyn Owen who runs a charter boat from Hollyhead Marina. My Way charters. I've only known him via Facebook as we both have a huge zest & love of Gummy Sharks. He has had an exceptional season this past few months fr
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    Cheers guys Yes it was a very special moment for young 'Jem' or Jeremy... Mind you the kids near bloody 6ft tall already, going to be a big bugger lol He plays Aust Rules footy with the under 11yrs next season & towers above them all Another special piece to this capture for Jem, was that around 12 months earlier he had been out on a Gummy Charter. We had a big Gummy on, & as it was just starting to be visible as it neared the boat.... Of all things the ing handle on the Fin Nor reel snapped off !!! All of a sudden things were very serious as this Gummy had been rubbing a
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    We are fortunate over here in the Sthn regions of Aust, As we have an exceptional inshore fishery of Gummy Shark or Smooth Hounds. Each year the larger female breeders move in from nearby Bass Strait & work there way inside the tidal system we have here, known as Western Port. Over the years this fishery has gone through the roof with captures of larger sharks. Average size here is 7-8kg with many of these being kept for fresh flake by recreational anglers. Currently here in Victoria, there is a 2 Gummy Shark per person bag limit. Min size length is known as a partial length &
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    Just might take the Ferrets & Dogs out in the morning

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    A mere 50 min drive from Melbourne & then just a handful of klm's from Geelong, Victoria is an area that is very famous/infamous regarding Australian rabbit history. It is the grounds & land area of none other than Thomas Austin. Back in October 1859 Thomas was amongst some others, very keen on establishing some sporting rabbits for the grounds, however things didn't quite stay within the boundaries they had imagined. Within a few short years the whole bottom corner of Sthn Aust was alive/plagued by millions & millions of rabbits. Many industrys were born out of this humb
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    Ferrets over here in Aust are still available each year from people who are after a quick dollar & think they're doing everyone a favour. Generally these go for around $20-$40 depending on age. Desexed Ferrets can be obtained for around the $100 mark. This includes all vaccinations & they've always been vert certified etc. Over the years I've had all manner of Ferrets & these days am very happy with the current stock I've got. There is a surplus of unwanted Ferrets here in the Sthn parts of Australia & these Ferret adoption/shelters do a remarkable job looking after man
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    Silly i know, But I saw this at the local supermarket & it reminded me of the username here... Cheers, Shaun
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    Yes I'm guessing so, it's as old as the hills, parents were avid with it at the table & cooking.. It goes well in pretty much any dish...except possibly cereal lol Actually you can get the Lea & Perrins here too.
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    Hey all, The last couple of years almost I've been pretty busy running a boat fishing charter operation here in Melbourne Australia. This hasn't left me with a lot of time to do much Ferreting lately, of which I enjoy immensely. Recently however I got out with a good mate & found some action not too far from home. After a great few hours bolting near 20 plus & missing a few, we were happy with a dozen for the trip home. Once home I thought, Ok how about making up some different offerings from the humble bunny & settled on some pastry ideas I'd had in my head for y
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    Gday Jamie, Had a few issues with fleas over the years here. Have seen them thick years back on bunnies we would ferret. Have also had times of fleas on dogs, we have had flea plague(s)over the years also. But in the last 10 plus years its been very good with no problems at all from fleas or ticks, for me anyway. Used to have a lot more soil in garden/ yard area back then, this has since been paved or concreted in most parts. This has definately dropped their activity. The larger dog is a pure bred Whippet, actually she was bred around 70km's away from where the pics were taken, almost
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    Hey all, Been a while since i last posted, It's perfect timing here now for Ferreting in earnest, with clear crisp mornings & well sized plump bunnys with thickening coats Last weekend i found myself up at Maldon Victoria, with the Ferrets & dogs. Great afternoon nailing bunnys. Edge of a dried up creek bed, fun when your one up and have 2 mtr side with Bunnys adopting Villa type view for their entrances After the action, Coco has a closer look at the hole where things had come from quickly. In the foreground is Max, a fat hob, who is going very well The g
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    :11: :11: Cheers, Shaun
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    Going Fishing for a change in the morning..Chasing Big Gummy Shark..Hope to get some Pics :)

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    Isn't it a real let down after organising everything hours earlier, when you get the :nea: ph txt saying Nup can't make it for whatever reason... Usually happens when the person in question has been like this all night >> + ing...& all..all the while saying yep I'll be there, You get up at 3.00am txt him saying 'hows it going ..ya up mate ?.... 15 mins later you get the response.... erm..um...ahh ffs oh sorry man ...i got a heedache or this missus got the :realmad: 's ..so sorry man can't make it etc etc.. You just say ..Yep... again he's done the :wankerzo4: altern
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    Yes the heat worked in favour of the rabbit gatherers regarding the rabbits need for water. Tank sitting was another popular method as was tank baiting. Poison would be laid near the tank as the farmers knew they would arrive there later each day for their drink. Most of the stuff i have sourced from here : http://contribute.abc.net.au/_activity/profile_page_rss/4413433/32422.html?as=32422 An ABC initiative marking the 150th year that Rabbits have been here for. If you type in Rabbit Plague Australia in Google you will find alot of different perspectives of the days of old.
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    Yes it is a good read that book. Have had a copy for years and still read over it Cheers, Shaun
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    I think a standard 'Spear & Jackson' spade would fit the bill. Combined with a ferret locator it should make life a little easier for you. Over here its pretty hard to dig as the ground is either rocky or very hard through lack of decent rains. Winter in some areas it is a little easier but not much Don't own a locator as yet, although 25 years of ferreting without one has me saying, "why bother" ? I always have dogs with me who are never wrong on the scent, & they don't need batteries replaced Fortunately i have got a very good pair of Jills who haven't stayed down long
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    Hey all, Here's a few pics of some good times taken locally. The Carp pics are a ten min drive from home & you can bag up well there this time of year using either method feeder for the larger bags. Or 8/10 mtr pole for some real fun. No need for hair rigs & growing a beard waiting for the optics to sound.. :wacko: My daughter Jazz with an elastic stretching common of around 8lb. Few schoolie size Carp & one nice colored one. Corn & or maggots account for the best bags. Still our fish here aren't fished for enough basically, so you tend to use what wor
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    Wow that looks sooo Brrr Cold Its a wonder the bunnys don't come out like this >>> Cheers, Shaun
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    Hi Hunter 1995, You have a few choices for your needs. Personally i would suggest either a pair of Jills. Or two jills & a hob housed seperately. Consider having them all desexed if they aren't already. Desexing is usually done when there around 12 months or so. Don't worry you wont affect their drive to stir up rabbits You can buy a couple of young ones that haven't seen any work & will be a lot more of a handful than say a ferret of a year or more in age. They may not have been handled much & for those who haven't experienced a bitey young ferret, It can put the
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    Hmm Perhaps one of these could help Looks like a mini version of the Thunderbirds "The Mole" Used with a locator it would be the bizz :11: Cheers, Shaun
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    Hey all, Here's a couple more readings i found that were entertaining regarding the ole days of mega rabbit numbers here in Aust. Gone Ferreting - Ovens Valley Victoria Nth East. From Ed Boyd. Ever owned a ferret? Well my big brother had three. He was the eldest of eight so was rightfully the boss of us all. As a result it was our job to feed, clean and care for his ferrets. Ever been bitten or scratched by a ferret? Well I have! My brother was fifteen and had started work on a tobacco farm as school wasn't his thing. We lived in the Ovens Valley, north -east Victoria
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