The Pest Expert Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 hiya im new to pigeon shooting have a magnet and decoys just need some good camo netting and some poles on the cheap has any one got any going or any tips were to buy from also would battery is recomened for my magnet i have 1 just not sure how long it lasts Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Get down to an army ad navy surplus store for camo net, and some washing line props for your poles. Should be good for a start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STOCKY A391 Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 hiya im new to pigeon shooting have a magnet and decoys just need some good camo netting and some poles on the cheap has any one got any going or any tips were to buy from also would battery is recomened for my magnet i have 1 just not sure how long it lasts Thanks pest , just made a second set of hide poles , to form a stand alone hide if required 5' high ,with a roof too . you can have them on a lend/ borrow if you need too , haven't got a spare net though , I can drop them over one night next week if required . Stocky . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemicky Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 TPE set your magnet up in your garden and time how long the battery lasts , if your not happy with the life of the battery get down to the local scrap yard and get a good second hand car battery , also helps if you have a trolly to put all your gear on , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smig4373 Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 pest , just made a second set of hide poles , to form a stand alone hide if required 5' high ,with a roof too . you can have them on a lend/ borrow if you need too , haven't got a spare net though , I can drop them over one night next week if required . Stocky . Great offer Stocky...Nice 1 mate... :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pest Expert Posted May 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Cheers stocky would be nice to meet ya ive been looking at the stealth netting on ebay and a tempted then if i could borrow your poles i would be very greatful which would give me a little time to make my own or save up for some thanks for the help guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STOCKY A391 Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Cheers stocky would be nice to meet ya ive been looking at the stealth netting on ebay and a tempted then if i could borrow your poles i would be very greatful which would give me a little time to make my own or save up for some thanks for the help guys No worries mate , just pm the details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 I've used ex-military camo' netting for years but recently bought a Stealth Net after reading several recommendations from happy users. Got to say that it is as good as people say. Much lighter and more compact than the standard netting and far easier to see through. As for poles, I use plastic poles used for electric horse fences. Cheap, light and versatile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pest Expert Posted May 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 must say mate i do like the look of the stealth net i will grab 1 of ebay next week but ive seen the extenable poles from BnQ are same as the hide poles from a gun store but they have foot plates i see its about £40 £50 for 4 of the prober hide poles and its £10 per one BnQ pole so its proberley worth making my own some how have you got any pics of the poles your on about the ones im thinking of are reallly small thanks for the help tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG 5 Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 It can be as cheap as you want it. The first thing is to buy the camo netting/screen, about £20. You can cut your 5 poles from hazel. Bind or attach it together with green gardeners string. I have mine rolled up ready to use and is in place in an instant. Its light to carry also. Theres nothing much to it, maybe add some natural foliage for a touch. The hard part is finding a comfortable seat that does not turn your bum knumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek.snr Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 shakespeare fishing box ,top seat ,cushion ,side tray ,room for deeks ,carts and flask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam scott Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 i picked up some 5' hide poles from b & q. got 4 for around a tenner! they were in the garden section. green vine poles, they have meteal running up the middle.! i just cut a v into the top with my hacksaw. i've had them for a year and i snapped one last week! good for starting! but i'm saving for the proper jobies from the gunsmiths. need to be a bit more versatile! to raise or lower my net when i need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 must say mate i do like the look of the stealth net i will grab 1 of ebay next week but ive seen the extenable poles from BnQ are same as the hide poles from a gun store but they have foot plates i see its about £40 £50 for 4 of the prober hide poles and its £10 per one BnQ pole so its proberley worth making my own some how have you got any pics of the poles your on about the ones im thinking of are reallly small thanks for the help tho If you Google 'horse electric fence poles' and look at the ones on offer you will see that they do them up to 4' 6" in black, green and white at about £25 for ten, delivered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 (edited) must say mate i do like the look of the stealth net i will grab 1 of ebay next week but ive seen the extenable poles from BnQ are same as the hide poles from a gun store but they have foot plates i see its about £40 £50 for 4 of the prober hide poles and its £10 per one BnQ pole so its proberley worth making my own some how have you got any pics of the poles your on about the ones im thinking of are reallly small thanks for the help tho Wilkinsons or the Range sell washing line poles for under £5 Or make some out of some hazel sticks Edited May 9, 2010 by chrispti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smig4373 Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 I know this is a cheap option....But ive used 8ft garden canes in the post...There about 20p each from where i work...I take some to where i shoot and just leave them there in the hedge....Push the thick end as far in to ground as poss and cut to size....I split the top of the cane then so i can attach the net...There not good in strong wind,but there cheap and there always where i want them...Or there or there abouts... I must have about 8 or 10 sets of canes in various hedges around here.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 i bought some garden canes and bull dog clips sorted me out till i can buy some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miapia221 Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 I bought a set of 4 poles with kick plates and carry bag about £40, best thing i ever did, I use a ex army kitbag with two back straps, bag about 18 inchs round not the small one, I put a bucket with lid inside to sit on, add decoys,neck sticks inside bucket, add poles two ex army camo nets as well away you go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owdnorthener Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 I have just seen on Wilkinsons site, Extending clothes props on offer for £ 2.48. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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