Our equipment has evolved to be very effective, heavy duty tools in the harvest of gators. We have learned many tricks over time, such as when a bangstick goes over the side they sink, or when a harpoon pole gets thrown at a gator, they get lost! Either case, YOU  are S.O.L.! With our equipment, we have compensated for such "reality" from practical experience. We make our equipment to be FUNCTIONAL, not pretty. Some of our tolerances are loose, and they are for a reason. This is the same equipment we carry on charters. Buy with confidence a tested product made BY GATOR HUNTERS FOR GATOR HUNTERS!  I  warrant the metalwork on darts, drivers or power heads, call  me with any problems.

 

PRODUCTS

 

PUSH POINT/DRIVER $44.50

3/8" dia. Stainless Steel shaft, turned down to 1/4" to accept dart. Bolted to 3" of galvanized pipe. Ready to mount on 5' to 8' of 1-1/4" wood dowel. Slightly loose fit is fine.

Harpoon Kits $109.00

Above push point/driver, mounted to pipe, two Chisel Point darts, 50' of 1/4" dart line. Ready to mount to 6' to 8' 1-1/4" of wood dowel. Use bleach jug filled with foam or a crab trap ball for a float.                                                                                  

Super Pro Harpoon Kit  $165.00  
2 drivers, 2-50' lines, 3 darts. For folks needing two complete rigs for multiple permits.                

 

Chisel Point Darts $32.50 or two for $58.00

Best available! Hand made, 3/8" Stainless steel dart, with proprietary ”Double Bite” Dovetail design. 10" Stainless Steel cable with driver keeper loop. Goes in easy, must cut out to remove. Note: Dovetail must go BELOW HIDE/BONE to hold!  Put some ass in it & Hit him HARD!               
                

 

 

Chisel Point Dart for Archery Equipment  $29.50 each or two for $52.00

Same dart as above on 1/8" short cable

Why made this way:

 

These darts are HAND MADE with a double "V" dovetail from a solid piece of 3/8" diameter #303 stainless steel rod. They are short so that  long  or weak shots will penetrate and hold. Longer darts do not offer better holding, they only offer that you must apply more energy for them to penetrate & grip. 

The "V" back allows for weak shots to hold if only one dovetail goes under the skin. The single solid dart adds strength so that it will not disintegrate as multi metal (aluminum & steel) darts may. The chisel point is made to penetrate when shots hit tough areas. No competitor offers a "V" back due to the expense of making this cut and few understand the variety of scenarios that gator hunters experience across the South in the many habitats that are now hunted by the public.

  Some competitors darts are made for fish, not gators. While they work to a degree, they can be difficult to penetrate a gator's hide, may break where different metals meet and on distant or  weak shots, will not penetrate. My darts are crafted with decades of hands on, fair chase gator hunting experience gained from hunting not only across Florida but also the many Southern states offer public gator hunting.

 

For Archery Equipment:

Rig the float line directly to the dart cable. Use a rubber band to secure float line to shaft. Do Not rig float/dart line to shaft only as should the shaft break (often happens from rolls & runs) you lose the gator.

 

 

SLIP SNARE   - $10.00 each or 2 for $17.00

Stainless steel 5/64" cable, 60" in length with steel lock plate.  Slide open, place over gator, pull tight, locks down. Most commonly used with a pole and a few feet of rope.                                                              

PROWLER CAPS 50w- $59.50 Soft cap spotlight projects a beam approximately ½ mile, and weighs only 6 ounces.   Equipped with a 50 watt tungsten halogen 2.75" diameter compact reflector lamp. A 10' power cord with battery clamps included. Gives plenty of light for working, hunting or navigating.

PROWLER 100w softcap light.  Turns night into day - $75.00           

RHEOSTAT FOR PROWLER CAP - $65.00

 

 

 

"BONE CRUSHER" -  Heavy Duty Dart Pole

We developed this pole in the early nineties for areas where fishing rods & locator hooks are used. Upon tiring the gator & putting him boat side, the larger (10'+) gators often don’t present a soft shot. With "Bone Crusher," just about any shot is a good shot because of it’s weight & inertia. Where the dowel poles are great for throwing distances & accurately hitting soft spots, "Bone Crusher" will often drive through the back armor of the largest gators!

Another situation where "Bone Crusher" excels is when a large gator is hooked in deep water. Often, a 10'+ gator in 10 or more feet of water will trash most heavy duty reels when you attempt to surface him. Using

"Bone Crusher," you simply send the dart down your hook line to the gator. The weight of the pole along with it’s sleek design allows it to accelerate on it’s way down!

Please remember: This pole can hurt you or others nearby, so use with extreme care & caution!

Note: This pole sinks faster than a rock! Always secure a line to the pole & your vessel or you will lose your pole!

Bone Crusher" Dart Pole Kit: List $ 94.00 Special: $67.50

1- Bone Crusher driver mounted to 3/4" capa
1- Ratworks Chisel point dart
2-50' lines
1- 14" stainless cable with two sleeves

To make your pole:

At Home Depot or Lowes, buy a 10' x 3/4" section of galvanized, cast iron pipe. Attach the "Bone Crusher" driver to threaded end and tighten with pipe wrench. On the opposite end, drill a 1/4" (more or less) hole about 1" from the end. Run the stainless steel cable through this hole and use the sleeves (crimp them with a vice, hammer or crimper) to make a loop with the cable. Tie one of the 50' lines to this loop to secure the pole to your boat BEFORE you use it. This line will keep you from losing the pole when you drop it overboard.

Attach second 50' line to the dart and attach a float (crab trap buoy, anti-freeze or detergent container filled with foam. In Alabama, tie both lines to your vessel) or attach the end securely to your boat. Once the gator is tired and boatside, rig your "Bone Crusher" pole & hit him with it! Aim for the neck, flank or thick part of the tail. Avoid the head!

If the gator is on the bottom & won’t move, work your hook line PERPENDICULAR to the water’s surface. From past movement of the gator, determine which way he is laying or pointing. Your hook is more than likely on a leg, so figure which side it’s on, use the line as a guide and send "Bone Crusher" down the line. Keep your rod tip down & be ready for a run in case you missed. Repeat if needed.

GATOR HUNT DVD VIDEO - $19.95

GatorGuides.com and Ratworks Gator Hunting Equipment Present "Gator Hunting Across the South" with Capt. Phil Walters.  1 hour 8 min video of gator hunting complied from TV appearances and news broadcasts.  You'll enjoy the excitement of the hunt and thrill of the kill, up close and personal.  Several strategies of hunting are used and demonstrated in this action packed video.

Florida Native Gator Hunting Equipment

All poles are powder coated aluminum and come in 6' sections that can be screwed together. They are first rate quality. Additionally, they float! These are great poles for jabbing when trolling or easing onto a gator. To view pictures, visit GatorGuides.com and click on the “Ratworks Hunt Equipment” button.

 Part #

G-101        Florida Native Dart                          -                              $29.95

G-102        Florida Native Penetrator-Driver      -                               $39.95 

G-103        Florida Native Complete Gator Hunting Package      -     $419.95

                  Package includes: 1-8' Aluminum Harpoon Pole with Driver

                                              2-Florida Native darts, 1-6' Aluminum .357 bangstick

                                              1-Float with 50' of line

G-104                                    Add $10 to upgrade to .44 mag Bangstick

G-106        Florida Native 6' Aluminum Harpoon pole with Penetrator driver    - $134.95

G-108        Florida Native 8' Aluminum Harpoon pole with Penetrator driver    - $174.95

G-357        Florida Native .357 Bangstick with 6' Aluminum pole      -               $189.95

G-044        Florida Native .44 mag Bangstick with 6' Aluminum pole   -             $198.95

 UL-DIM    Pro Sportsman Dimmer-rheostat for 50w & 100w soft hat lights -   $64.95

                  Plugs into power cord of 12v hatlight and controls light brightness        

EQUIPMENT PURCHASE LOCATIONS

Most products available at the following locations. Please call for availability, hours & directions.

Ratworks
16147 Ravendale Dr.
Tampa, FL 33618
813-968-6154

Florida

T.A. Mahoney’s Co.                                                
N.W. Corner of Hwy 60 & Adamo Dr.                
Tampa, FL                                                            
813-241-6500       
http://tamahoney.com/index.htm