Cambsman Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 You right, I’m not sure which end of my shotgun is more dangerous. My end because I’m holding it or the end where the shot comes out LOL Brilliant response. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie R Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 I've had this problem with my magnet as well and my solution was to buy a hand brace old fashioned wood drill. Works a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Years ago,I made some wooden wedges out of 4x2" timber. I drilled holes into the thicker part of the wedge,that were slightly larger than the hide pole diameter. All I did was to stamp or hammer the wedges into the dry ground and then fit the poles into them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 A tool belt. A hammer. You don't even know you are carrying it when it's on your belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Roll on the winter when it is soft enough to get hide poles into the ground! Only kidding for those devoid of humour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Roll on the winter when it is soft enough to get hide poles into the ground! Only kidding for those devoid of humour. Then it will be too cold...................... to get the poles in...................... Oh they are all ready here.............. TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 A big long flat head screwdriver. Yes . Some body with a bit of sense . Mine is one of those old large carpenters screwdriver s . Harnser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 To wet ,to dry ,to windy ,to hard a ground ! I despair . Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 I cheat. Got a pop up hide. Up in seconds. No poles. I can even fold it back into the bag >>>> and its waterproof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essex Ed Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Shoot 100 pigeons, in my dreams maybe LOL. As for breaking the hide poles, I have already done that with one of my home made jobies. It’s time to buy some proper poles. Can anyone recommend which ones to buy without going to mad on the ££. I use 6ft lengths of Re-bar, the steel reinforcing used by groundworkers. I turn 6 inches over on the end and hammer them into the ground. 'Cos they're rusty they don't shine in the sun either. A lot cheaper than the ones with foot plates, which I think are ****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 I use 6ft lengths of Re-bar, the steel reinforcing used by groundworkers. I turn 6 inches over on the end and hammer them into the ground. 'Cos they're rusty they don't shine in the sun either. A lot cheaper than the ones with foot plates, which I think are ****. I bet they are heavy to lump around . I'll stick to alloy ones and change them every few years . Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinxs Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 I fitted screw threads to my poles. No matter what the conditions just wind them in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 I cheat. Got a pop up hide. Up in seconds. No poles. I can even fold it back into the bag >>>> and its waterproof. Nephew bought one of these, and what a good bit of kit it was too. Our poles have aluminium tread plates on them....easy peasy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside1000 Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 wack in an old screwdriver and wiggle enough to get your pole in +1 here but also carry a few tent guy ropes and steel pegs, make a small hole, locate the pole, then once you have the net strung out attach the guy ropes to tighten up , also works great when its windy and stops the net collapsing inwards , this has saved me loads of times, worse job by far is trying to get the magnet spikes into hard ground, even stamping or hammering wont always get them in, now I just look for those big cracks in the ground and try to open them enough to get the spikes in, just as long as it doesn't fall over, last one jammed one arm into the ground and burnt out my motor before I could get out of the hide to save it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretmanabu Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 The poles I have have a kind of screw type bottom, so you turn them to actually get them in making them excellent for really soft ground so you can screw them in deep but also to get them in to hard ground. Can't remember where I bought them from though but they are dedicated pigeon hide poles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merseapaul Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Have a word with a fishing buddy and beg borrow or steal his umbrella pole. I have a lightweight screw in one that I cut down, drilled and put small rod through. If I get the odd hard spot I just drill hole then pull out and push poles in. Very easy, very lightweight and solves the problem!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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