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by TomT on November 18, 2003
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I'm looking into heavy duty "field" hooks (cabin fever, I suppose) and I'm considering the oogly stick manufactured by snakesticks.com.
The reason I'm considering this particular product is that it appears to be the only commercially available product with a wrecking-bar tough design.
I had hoped to find at least one product review, but was disappointed to see that no one had reviewed either of the wooden handled field hooks... so I thought I'd solicit a respose on this forum instead.... any thoughts anyone?
Thanks,
TomT
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by BGF on November 18, 2003
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Hi mate
The pro-hook by midwest is brilliant. I really recommend it.
Cheers
B
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by TomT on November 19, 2003
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Hey Mate,
I'm looking more for a tool that can be used as a demolition device if needed. Some of the old buildings I hunt around have some substantial board piles that I'd like to rearrange... I also would like a combintation hook, rake and walking stick (for my old age).... I have looked at the metal shafted "field" hooks, and have determined that I could destroy one in half an hour or less.... I have nothing against the Midwest product, as I have never used it, but they specifically caution against PRYING with the metal hook, as do all of the metal hook manufacturers... I want to abuse this thing and I had hoped to hear from others that have put one of these hoes with a snake hook on the end through their paces...
Sincerest thanks for your input,
TomT
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by surucucu on November 19, 2003
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Tom,
I was in your shoes about 2 years ago. I was looking for a "tool". something I could us the move rocks and, well pretty much anything I could physicaly muster. I don't know how handy you are, but have you thought of just making one. It's just a hook, pretty simple. I did it and I love it. Not only is it indestructible, but it is personal. the only problem is, it is heavier than the commercial hooks. I just went to the local junk yard and picked out a piece of sturdy metal rod. I took it to the vocational school and they formed it to my specs. I made the handle myself out of wood. Just a thought. good luck
Chris
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by Crotalus64 on November 19, 2003
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I have gone through 2 field hooks already (Midwest). I still use them though, they are strong for how light they are. Sometimes I'm so eager to find snakes that I forget not to pry with the thing and *snap* now I have a 24" field hook. They hold up to everything else, just don't pry with it and it will last for ever. The grips have given me blisters before but I think I can take it.
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by spnx on November 19, 2003
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I use a midwest field hook and it works really well. I can flip railroad ties with this badboy and still use it on large reticulated pythons.
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by HerpMan73 on November 21, 2003
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Nothing beats the classic "Stump Ripper" by Furmont Reptile Hooks. I've had mine for years and wouldn't consider anything else. I've never known of anyone to break one. Anyone else still using these?
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by RepFan on November 22, 2003
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Tom,
I think I have the answer to what will fit the bill. Sometime back I remember someone in our society having a dicussion in one of our forums about this same topic. I believe the name of the tool was a potatoe hoe or stick and it could be gotten at any Sears store. Check with Larry Lemon And Chris Harper they may remember more about the tool mentioned than I.
Hope this helps.
Later,
Todd
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by HerpMan73 on November 23, 2003
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It's called a "Potatoe Rake". A 3-prong rake. They work alright and are cheaper than many field hooks, but they do break and can be relatively heavy.
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