How do I make a rat guard....

SEA3PO · Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 6:49 pm Post subject: How do I make a rat guard....

I never had any sort of rodent problem before...but as I understand that I might at Lake Powell.... How do I keep Maguel Rattone off my boat ??

I think Bill and El use a frizbee.... any tricks ?? would a funnel work better ??
what works ??

Joel
SEA3PO

starcrafttom · Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 7:26 pm Post subject:

cut a piece of plactic or plywood in to a 12 in circle. cut a hole in the middle for a rope and a slot from the hole to the out side edge. now after you set a line to the beach just slide the rat stopper 1000 over your line. It helps if you have some sort of rubber flap overing the slot. I have seen these used before and the seem to do the trick.

Captains Cat · Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 7:35 pm Post subject:

You don't need to make one, you can borrow or rent one of these easily...

Charlie

Discovery · Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 9:13 pm Post subject:

Joel,

We have boated at Lake Powell for about 30 years now and have never had any Rat or Mouse problem onboard. If you leave things on shore over night the rodents may get into them however. Put food items in Tupperware type containers if left onshore overnight. Haven't really had any problems with rodents in tents either. Can't vouch for the southern end of the lake, but no problem in the northern end.

Looking forward to seeing you again. We will arrive on PM of the 19th or early on the 20th.

Brent and Dixie

B~C · Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 9:18 pm Post subject:

the only rat we saw there last week was the drunk in the Driftwood bar. M did mention the rat possibilty one evening and El & Bill's ratdventures where discussed.

El and Bill · Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2006 1:40 pm Post subject:

If you would like to read the tale of the mouse residing on the shores of Lake Powell, check out:

http://www.geocities.com/bill_fiero/lakepow.htm

Rana Verde uses a plastic frisbee, slit to the center -- he slides it onto a shore 'anchor' line and that seems to discourage Ratus powelli.

We have often had mice 'aboard' at Powell -- maybe it's all that good cheese we tote along. Now, we just anchor offshore and wade into land -- but last time, one enterprising aquatic friend swam to the anchor line and came aboard for another visit.

SEA3PO · Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2006 2:27 pm Post subject:

After my Gator encounter I am leery about wading anywhere in Foreign waters..... I must look like I taste like chicken....

Joel
SEA3PO

TyBoo · Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2006 2:41 pm Post subject:

TyBoo · Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2006 2:41 pm Post subject:

Uh oh - I hope the Modulators don't see that last one. Sorry.

doc · Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2006 5:14 pm Post subject:

If the rats are large enough to play frizbee, are you sure you want to baot there at all?

TyBoo · Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2006 5:40 pm Post subject:

SEA3PO · Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2006 5:40 pm Post subject:

Sorry I asked !

Joel
SEA3PO

Papillon · Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2006 6:50 pm Post subject:

SEA3PO:

Alyssa Jean · Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2006 8:38 pm Post subject:

How do you make a rat guard

The first trick is to train one to stand at attention. Then you must find a very small uniform...........

Oh, THAT kind of rat guard.