v-max Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Hi im looking to buy some goose decoys but not sure if to go down the shell type with insert head or go for the sillosocks pink goose. I have 6 shell type with insert head & know the pro's & cons with them compared to the sillosocks for carrying etc. Any body with the sillosocks pinks how do you rate them or anybody or goose guides whats your experience with the 2 types?. I will be using them on the fields or in the moonlight flights & i know i can get the discount from UK-SWH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenntay Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 v- max i went on to silo type decoy 2 years ago "google DEADLY DECOYS" they seem to work for me a big plus over shell decoys is the movement you get and easier to carry large amounts of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Dont know about the goose decoys but the sillo sock pigeon decoys are great on a windy day. Hendo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0146 Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Take an example from the americans. We are so far behind in this country. They have been using steel since the 80's yet some people here are scared of it. I used sillosocks in Canada over 13 years ago when i lived there. Although they were canadas and snow geese, not pinks, they can not be that different. We had groups of 5 or 600 pitch into the decoys while we laid amongst them. With the sillosocks we put out around 90 decoys. Try carrying that many shell decoys!! I have just ordered some mallard decoys from them so I hope the same applies. I believe the key is good calling. The guys i was with could really call. It was amazing just to watch them work the geese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunhills Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 I've been using the expidite original windsock decoys from Cableas for a few years now, me & my mate have 72 they are are Canada's but still work on Greys if you call aswell. They look very realistic when they are all out not seen the new silosock type though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v-max Posted December 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Dont know about the goose decoys but the sillo sock pigeon decoys are great on a windy day. Hendo Hi yeh i have the pigeon sillosocks & a couple hypa flaps & personally rate them highly thats why im looking at the goose sillosocks. Thanks for all your replies people & as said we are so far behind the states its unreal from non-toxic shot to clothes & equipment. The calling is the key to pulling them too & it is an art in its self & a joy to see done well many thanks think i will go for the sillosocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 hard to beat Texas rag decoys for filling out a patern cheaply work fine on pinks buy a few silosocks to add reality and an archie whatsoname call and you should do well works for me anyway Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkfooty Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 (edited) There is a huge amount of mythology surrounding goose decoys. Basically the situation changes according to the conditions under which the shooting is taking place. I think I have mentioned before that one of the most successful "private" goose decoyers I ever knew was a guy who was stationed at RAF Leuchars in Fife and used decoys that were basically goose shapes cut from old grey RAF blankets and laid flat on the ground. But he was generally decoying in an area where, at that time, not a lot of decoying went on. In more heavily shot areas there are additional problems. Most of the successful goose guides in Fife/Kinross now use spreads of 50 - 100 decoys as they find this gives the best results. Some use trailers to take that number of shells or full-bodies deeks on to the fields; others use windsocks which can easily be carried on. Both seem to work. What is absolutely clear is, firstly, the actual "plumage" of the decoy doesn't matter tuppence. No need for works of art. Secondly, any shine is a great big "no-no". That is particularly important in rain or drizzle or even frost. Thirdly, some movement in the decoys helps a lot - if the decoys won't move then flagging helps. And fourthly, adequate concealment of the Guns is probably more important than anything to do with the decoys. The best decoy spread in the world won't work if someone looks up and tries to see the geese as they approach. My own personal view is that the sequence of flagging, calling and decoys is the important factor. Use flagging to attract the attention of the skeins at 1 - 2 miles distance. Use calling to attract them from 1 mile in to ½ mile, then stay still, shut up and let the decoys do their work for the final half mile. Decoys work better in half light than in full light. Windsocks work best in a gentle breeze rather than a flat calm or a stiff wind. Dirty decoys are better than clean new ones. And, after all that, the most critical factor is probably positioning the decoys correctly in relation to the wind direction and the position of the Guns. Not easy - but fun finding out. Edited December 7, 2009 by Pinkfooty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 hey pinkfooty top tips ! Thaxs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleTap Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 (edited) I went to Scotland 6 weeks ago on the pinks with dad and brother. The 1st day was very good and the geese were coming in well but on the second day, we tried Windsock decoys that the guide had just bought and the geese were flaring and avoiding the new Windsocks I dont know wether this was due to them being brand new or if the geese weren't used to them but they deffinately didnt like them. T96 Edited December 9, 2009 by Tayler96 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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