how many people do not use ferret finders

[AndyKelly 251]

been ferreting since i was 12 - im 51 next month never used a ferret finder and have no inkling to do so and i have NEVER lost a ferret either. back when i started out ferret finders weren't invented

[BenjaminCadd 109]

anyone still use a line?

Yes i have used a line before with one of my hobs, ok it can lead you on a windy trail but you will get there in the end, just make sure it is a good hob that will sit down there while you dig! have used collars before but not owned any, whats the worst that can happen you spend a few hours digging!

[BenjaminCadd 109]

anyone still use a line?

I hope not, would rather work the ferrets on a good feed with out a line than dig on a line, times ain't that hard are they? Would always choose to work on the collar but if I was skint would just put it down free running rather than on a line.

You dont use a line all the time, you work gills without the line, then if you get a gill sitting down there, send down a hob with a line on knoted every 5ft and start digging.

[Country Joe 1,411]

I have two mark 1s when I started there were none, but now I wouldn't go out without one, have decided to move forward with technology and have been putting the word out, that I would like a mark 3 from that fat man, who climbs down chimneys in December. might be kidding myself could be Socks and an Orange.

[Jamie m 668]

I have two mark 1s when I started there were none, but now I wouldn't go out without one, have decided to move forward with technology and have been putting the word out, that I would like a mark 3 from that fat man, who climbs down chimneys in December. might be kidding myself could be Socks and an Orange.

Not sure how you could work with socks and an orange for locating ferrets but at least your toes will be warm and plenty of vitamin c ; )

[Carraghs Gem 1,675]

never used a locator or a line, just a collar with a bell on it and time and patience

[Plong 21]

anyone still use a line?

I hope not, would rather work the ferrets on a good feed with out a line than dig on a line, times ain't that hard are they? Would always choose to work on the collar but if I was skint would just put it down free running rather than on a line.

You dont use a line all the time, you work gills without the line, then if you get a gill sitting down there, send down a hob with a line on knoted every 5ft and start digging.

I know how to use a line my point is theres a hell of a lot of digging useing a line, would rather just work well fed ferrets so they don't lie up, when knotting a line you put different numbers of knots in so you know how far of you are by counting the knots. My grandad always used a line as they where no locaters when he was ferreting but it's a pain in the arse, would rather leave a rabbit than wreak a set by digging all over it.

Edited November 3, 2011 by Plong

[Jamie m 668]

anyone still use a line?

I hope not, would rather work the ferrets on a good feed with out a line than dig on a line, times ain't that hard are they? Would always choose to work on the collar but if I was skint would just put it down free running rather than on a line.

You dont use a line all the time, you work gills without the line, then if you get a gill sitting down there, send down a hob with a line on knoted every 5ft and start digging.

I know how to use a line my point is theres a hell of a lot of digging useing a line, would rather just work well fed ferrets so they don't lie up, when knotting a line you put different numbers of knots in so you know how far of you are by counting the knots. My grandad always used a line as they where no locaters when he was ferreting but it's a pain in the arse, would rather leave a rabbit than wreak a set by digging all over it.

I don't think digging a hole will wreck a set ? . Would leaving dead rabbits wreck a set ,? Will well bred ferrets not go to work on rabbits regardless of wether well fed or not ,??????

[BenjaminCadd 109]

anyone still use a line?

I hope not, would rather work the ferrets on a good feed with out a line than dig on a line, times ain't that hard are they? Would always choose to work on the collar but if I was skint would just put it down free running rather than on a line.

You dont use a line all the time, you work gills without the line, then if you get a gill sitting down there, send down a hob with a line on knoted every 5ft and start digging.

I know how to use a line my point is theres a hell of a lot of digging useing a line, would rather just work well fed ferrets so they don't lie up, when knotting a line you put different numbers of knots in so you know how far of you are by counting the knots. My grandad always used a line as they where no locaters when he was ferreting but it's a pain in the arse, would rather leave a rabbit than wreak a set by digging all over it.

Well i cant see the harm in alot of digging, its a good luagh, and you can hardly ruin a set by digging, terrier lads do it all the time and dig a far lot deeper and enjoy it, i dont see why every one sees digging such a big chore

[max abell 196]

We use a mk 3 most of the time but to be honest i have worked ferrets for 33 yrs and never lost a ferret before i used a locator the advantages of a locator is to pinpoint where the ferrret is so its easier and quicker to dig to and you may get a few rabbits bottled up a dead end so you can move on quicker to the next bury i do find a big disagvantage with locators is the catch on purse nets but its personal choice wheather you use one or not i use one but if i didn't have one i would not overly worry about it as said never lost a ferret either way just takes longer on a kill without one

[Country Joe 1,411]

We use a mk 3 most of the time but to be honest i have worked ferrets for 33 yrs and never lost a ferret before i used a locator the advantages of a locator is to pinpoint where the ferrret is so its easier and quicker to dig to and you may get a few rabbits bottled up a dead end so you can move on quicker to the next bury i do find a big disagvantage with locators is the catch on purse nets but its personal choice wheather you use one or not i use one but if i didn't have one i would not overly worry about it as said never lost a ferret either way just takes longer on a kill without one

Well Said.

[andy s410c 61]

Well i cant see the harm in alot of digging, its a good luagh, and you can hardly ruin a set by digging, terrier lads do it all the time and dig a far lot deeper and enjoy it, i dont see why every one sees digging such a big chore

 

Depends on the land BC...ok in nice soil,sandy shallow sets.You would'nt be to keen to get the shovel out on every set on my land...limestone quarries & usual depth of 4ft plus ,yes it's fun but i'd rather the rabbits were in the net .I will dig but for me it's a last resort but each to there own

[Guest annette jackman]

i make sure mines have had a good feed, and use your judegment on the holes, i just whistle down the hole and up she pops, only had a problem when my nosey cow of a neighbour was feeding her every time i went out so she was over fed. Dont use a finder

[KittleRox 2,147]

I have two mark 1s when I started there were none, but now I wouldn't go out without one, have decided to move forward with technology and have been putting the word out, that I would like a mark 3 from that fat man, who climbs down chimneys in December. might be kidding myself could be Socks and an Orange.

Not sure how you could work with socks and an orange for locating ferrets but at least your toes will be warm and plenty of vitamin c ; )

[spartan_ferret 6]

I made by without a finder but i've got one now and like people have said it's peace of mind so now i've got no worries.

 

I read somewhere people use a muzzle, dont how true this is but has anyone seen or used one?