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| Reviews Summary for Pro Field Hook by Midwest |
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Reviews: 15
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Average rating: 3.7/5
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MSRP: $49.95
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Description: Midwest’s new Professional Field Hook is designed to help you turn over rocks, boards, tin and other items in the field. You will be amazed at the strength of this lightweight tool. Only 9 oz. Your choice of right or left handed hook, polished or super grip textured end. This new end that we have designed and tested will give a much better grip than anything you have ever used before. Durable titanium and aluminum construction. You won’t find a better tool for a better price that the new Pro Field Hook by Midwest
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edmodo
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Rating: 3/5
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Feb 12, 2018 13:24
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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herpingmad
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Rating: 4/5
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Aug 6, 2009 11:29
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strong and functional
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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very strong and good at flipping. but useless working with snakes themselves
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agkistrodude
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 7, 2008 06:30
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Great feild tool
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I couldn't care less if they are a sponsor or not.I'll side with CH and MSTT on this one.I've used mine for over 3 years with no problems.Marty
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HMCZ
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Rating: 2/5
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Jul 3, 2008 19:15
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Not Even Close to the "Stump Ripper"
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I agree with PitVipers and Peter.
I, personally, am an old fashioned guy. I use Pillstrom tongs and the original hooks by Furhmont. (After many years in the field and lab, I can say I have never hurt a specimen with Pillstrom tongs. I believe its more the handler than the tool that harms the animals.) Having seen the big hype around the "indestructible" Pro-Field Hook, I purchased one. Needless to say, the Pro Field Hook does not even measure up to what Midwest says about it. During trips to Florida and Texas, my old Stump Ripper out performed the PFH in every aspect. PitVipers is right. By making it lighter, Midwest compromised some strength. I wasn't even flipping heavy stuff, just regular field work. I must say, though, that Midwest has come up with awesome products. Their M1 tong, herpetoloculture tools, boots, and, especially, gloves are top of the line.
I commend PitVipers on saying it. This is afterall a Midwest supported site. I hope we can get past the name of the company and all realize that most of the time, the effectiveness of a tool depends on its user. Afterall, a real painter can create a masterpiece with any paintbrush.
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PitVipers
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Rating: 2/5
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Jun 26, 2008 19:40
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PFH vs. Stumpripper
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I agree with Peter.
I have both the PFH hook and an original Furmont "Stumpripper" The "stumpripper in my opinion is sturdier. By making the PFH hook lighter, it compromises the stability of the shaft, thus bending more readily during usage.
Of course this site is "pro" PFH, it's sponsored by Midwest, a no-brainer.
Randal Berry
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Peter
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Rating: 2/5
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Jun 26, 2008 02:38
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NOT a Stumpripper
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Just back from a short jaunt thru Florida enroute to IHS and due to not wanting to try and deal with getting my Stumpripper on a plane I purchased a new Pro Field Hook from my running buddy Bill Love to use on this trip and also because I was interested in how it measured up to the old reliable.
I have to say I was not impressed...first time I tried to move a fairly stout board I put a lovely bow in the shaft...this was fairly easily made more or less true again but every time I put any strain on the shaft it bent again. Im not talking about using it as a pry bar but just doing what I do every day with my 30 year old Fuhrman hook (which has never given an inch under this). In addition, the cross hatched foot was very difficult to get under animals when trying to manipulate them and no more useful for pulling tin or whatnot. And finally the finish is just paint which is already chipping off after a weeks worth of use.
People who like this hook must not have ever had the experience of a REAL Stumpripper. It is light but hardly any more so than the Furmont which is about 5 times the hook this is for only twice the price.
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Chris_Harper
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 26, 2005 21:52
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Light but strong
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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When the PFH was developed, Midwest kept hearing "make it lighter", so they did. Of course when you sacrifice weight, you sacrifice some of the durability. The end product is a super light but incredibly durable tool. It is not however indestructible. It isn't designed as a demolishing tool. It only requires a tad of common sense to realize what it's limitations are, but sadly many can't figure this out. Personally, I think that Midwest achieved a perfect balance between lightweight and durability. Most knowledgable field herpetologists agree with me on this. But if all you want to do is jump out of a car and flip over debris, concrete slabs and 1954 rusted out chevy's, then go to a fire department and ask to see their "Halligan Tool". ;-)
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Sal
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Rating: 4/5
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May 28, 2004 15:36
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Great for pulling
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This is a great stick for pulling over logs or lifting tins. Snakes do not seem to sit on it very well. I don't know why, they just seem to sit longer on a normal hook than this one. Works great for just field stuff. Wouldn't use it for daily husbandry purposes.
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timberrattlesnake89
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Rating: 2/5
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May 27, 2004 19:43
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ok not strong
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I had it for less than three months and it broke. I like normal hooks by midwest better. Also snakes fell of it too easily.
Phillip
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