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Magnet or flapper? Minimum kit for decoying.


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Hi all, I am gearing myself up for some decoying after a long break. I have been into the loft and found a grand total of ten shell and four full bodied decoys.


I have hide nets etc. What's the minimum amount of decoys a serious pigeon shooter should have? The last time I was decoying I used to get movement into the pattern by using the Archie Coates method of lobbing a pigeon in the air! Things have moved on a bit since then. Given the choice of a magnet or a flapper, what would you say you can't live without? I will get one or the other, not sure which yet. Thanks.


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Good field craft will attract birds to your pattern, and nothing is really as effective as dead birds.. I have always travelled light , many times not even using a hide, just using the hedgerow. Although I have rotaries and flappers I seldom use them as I have a vast acreage that is not accessible to vehicles.

Gun, sufficient cartridges, flask of tea, half dozen shell decoys and a floater is surely enough??????? :good::yes::)

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Good field craft will attract birds to your pattern, and nothing is really as effective as dead birds.. I have always travelled light , many times not even using a hide, just using the hedgerow. Although I have rotaries and flappers I seldom use them as I have a vast acreage that is not accessible to vehicles.

Gun, sufficient cartridges, flask of tea, half dozen shell decoys and a floater is surely enough? ?????? :good::yes::)

Salopian is correct.

 

Good field craft and knowing your permissions are the secret to what delivers a good days shooting.

 

The toys and gizmo's can add to that enjoyment

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