alexo91 Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Hi, I have done a small amount of decoying with my Dad however neither of us really know the proper way to go about things. Basically I would like to know a bit more about the do's and don'ts and get some advice/tuition on how to improve our bags. Cheers in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Where are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 to PW. Advice will be coming along shortly. Now what`s the over/under on the number of posts before Bakerboy is here touting the BaSC course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 It's a great course for a beginner so why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 It's a great course for a beginner so why not? No reason at all. It was the advice I was expecting to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 My Golden rules for decoying . 1/ You will only shoot decent amounts of pigeon if they are present , that means shooting the field where they want to be feeding ideally . 2/ Put your hide in the position on the field where the pigeons want to be , its no use setting up down one end of a 40 acre field because there is a nice bush to put your hide against if the pigeon want to be up the other end that is barren. 3/ Decoys should always roughly be facing into any wind and you need to leave a gap between the decoys into which the pigeon can drop toward . Put your furthest decoys at the maximum range you are confident to shoot , you then know anything between you and the hide is in range. 4 / When a pigeon is set for the decoy rise slowly to take the shot avoid sudden quick movements . If there are two of you in the hide take it in turns to shoot , do not be tempted to both try and shoot at the same time. Those are a few simple rules , in truth no two days are the same and I am still learning after 30 years at it, what works best is what works on the day , but as in my first point , most importantly the pigeon need to be present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Stop "looking"...at fields and pigeons.....and start "watching"................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darno Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Stop "looking"...at fields and pigeons.....and start "watching".................Tempted to say best advice I've heard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 The other saying is "Go to where the birds are, not where you want them to be". Good advice from Fenboy , couple that with the BASC Pigeon Shooting Course and you will be well prepared for any opportunity that arises Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) to PW. Advice will be coming along shortly. Now what`s the over/under on the number of posts before Bakerboy is here touting the BaSC course. Numbers are up to 12, but we have a big room a lot of expertise a nice shooting ground and some superb deals so the more the merrier. It needs to be a success for a couple of good reasons 1. PW members have asked for the course and a lot of time has been spent in organising. 2. I delayed my holiday by a couple of days and I need the Brownie points to ensure I will be able to do something like this again (holiday wise) Edited July 24, 2015 by bakerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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