tentonner Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Gday, wondering if someone might be able to answer this pretty obscure question Does anybody know the name of an instrument that I once came across fishing with some mates It was a wooden thing like a mini baseball bat with a handle and was used to knock the fish on the head to kill it once it was in the boat. My mates called it a donger but i doubt this is its real name. Has anyone come across a similar kind if instrument? and where i could i buy one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy0884 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I've gone through a couple, and i still love my mini baseball bat... i picket it up from rebel for about $10. there are others that are specially made with more weight in the hitting end, but they also do alot more damage to fish, boat floors, gunwhales etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 We had a similar thing several years back. It was turned out of a piece of Ironbark. It was called 'the priest' as it was used to deliver the 'last rights' A good way to despatch fish for the icebox. Try sending our tackle store sponsors a PM, mate. They will be able to point you in the right direction. Cheers Hodgey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelrdoyle@gmail.com Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 hehehe We call it "the Priest" too! A small hard-wood baseball bat (about a foot long). Very effective for nasties. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 WE CALL IT THE EQUALIZER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evets Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 We had a similar thing several years back. It was turned out of a piece of Ironbark. It was called 'the priest' as it was used to deliver the 'last rights' A good way to despatch fish for the icebox. Try sending our tackle store sponsors a PM, mate. They will be able to point you in the right direction. Cheers Hodgey Yep Hodgeys right- its called a priest Evets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy0884 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I use a little one made by rapala that is just awesome! little brass head that is lethal... puts holes in fish if you whack it too hard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tentonner Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 I use a little one made by rapala that is just awesome! little brass head that is lethal... puts holes in fish if you whack it too hard! sammy, where'd you buy it / do you know if i could order it off the net? btw i remember now my friends did refer to it as the priest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy0884 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 look around in some of the larger fishing store chains, they carry them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr magoo Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 some companies use the term fish bat i had a family member turn one up out of 4 by 4,looks like a table leg but it does the job on larger fish ,just gota make sure you dont miss and hole the boat cheers arman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightmanager Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 We use similar devices to check the tyre pressures on our trucks ( latest high tech gear for our mob !) . They can be bought at larger servos where trucks fill up . Also , many tackle stores carry them . The really flash ones have a lanyard attached for the over enthusiastic !! Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkymalinky Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I've seen them in at Go Fish. Cheers, Slinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickb Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 We use similar devices to check the tyre pressures on our trucks ( latest high tech gear for our mob !) . They can be bought at larger servos where trucks fill up . Also , many tackle stores carry them . The really flash ones have a lanyard attached for the over enthusiastic !! Ross Your dead right Ross,I still got mine,we you to callit{thistle fuk em}. cheers Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Hey raiders, What are the common fish that you can use these on? I've found it's good for trout, mullet etc with the rounded heads, but wouldn't have thought so good on snapper, trevally etc with deep bodies and sharp heads. Is this actually the case? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh88 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 We call it the Attitude Adjuster We use it on most fish we are going to eat unless like you said it has a difficult shaped head, in which case a brain spike is probably going to be more effective. Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james7 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 What are the common fish that you can use these on?I've found it's good for trout, mullet etc with the rounded heads, but wouldn't have thought so good on snapper, trevally etc with deep bodies and sharp heads. Is this actually the case? Plastic Man, these 'dongers" must work well on snapper because some of the raider reports I've seen lately show photos of snapper with a huge "bump" on their head which was obviously caused by being hit with a hard blunt object, i.e. a "donger". Cheers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 That would explain the flatheads too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tan the fisherman Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 commonly known as The "DONT ARGUE" Stick - it wins every time. an old rolling pin will work just fine - or the $10 mini baseball bat sounds like the best bet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightmanager Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 One Raider I know of has the butt end of a pool cue , works quite well !! Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamtime Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I bought this Aftco Fish Bat several months ago. A bit steep at $51.00 but it has a lanyard and one side is flat, whereas the other is rounded. The handle turns up at the end which prevents accidental release whilst bludgeoning. Also the seamless fabrication makes for ease of cleaning and no retention of fish odour. Good aid to keep in the car also. Should be available at one of the site sponsors. Here's the manufacturer's speel: Made of super strong moulded glass filled polypropylene with a textured grip handle to prevent wet hands from slipping. Its rectangular shape prevents it from rolling around a deck. Waterproof, corrosion proof, will not scratch or mark decks or gel coat & it floats. A braided rope safety lanyard is included & the shape of the handle allows it to be hung from a railing or other structure. Length 19" (480mm). Weight 594gm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjneville Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I saw Priests for sale at ### Castle Hill on the weekend. The look on my eight year old daughter's face when I was trying to explain its use was priceless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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