Additional Nets

[Super major]

Hello,

 

Got my basic kit from the site sponsers including a stealth net. I know that it is possible to use one of these nets on their own but having read 'The Pigeon Shooter' by John Batley I'm thinking of trying the roofed hide like he uses so would need another net or two. I don't really fancy buying another stealth net seen as they're roughly £30 so was looking at army surplus sites and elsewhere but don't really know which pattern or type which would be best.

 

So basically which other nets would you reccomend and where are they from.

 

Thanks,

 

Rob

[Cranfield]

You won't get better than an ex Mod camo net IMO.

[Fatcatsplat]

I swapped to stealth nets this year - Tons better than the army surplus jobbies - They are lighter, easier to attach and give a great camo effect especially with a 3D net at the front.

 

My experience with the army surplus nets is that they are heavy and cumbersome and murder to put up and pack away (You tend to take a lot of field home with you). Fantastic for hiding tanks, but not for lugging around a field

[utectok]

I used to have a big hide but I have just changed to a lighter more flexible/ movable set up. This allows me to move and setup easier if needed. I now use 1 stealth net and some poles. First I set up three poles in a triangle then I attach the stealth netting. Next I fix a guy rope to the front pole (looped in the middle so to pegs in a v formation) then I raise the back two telescopic poles 18 " or so and fix a guy rope that has two loops and runs ground / peg - first higher back pole second higher back pole to ground/peg if that makes sense. Then I use a clip to attach the top of the stealth net to the ridge guy. Finally I take a forth pole and use it to push out themiddle of the back to create a kind of pocket at the back of the hide that has a roof up to the top of the ridge guy. Works for me nothing else needed although your stool can add to the fourth pole to enlarge the back covered area as the stealth stretches. Atb will

[UKPoacher]

If you have a Stealth Net there are times when you will need something extra as it is see through unless there is a solid background. You can use natural materials to beef it up. Personally I have a 'sniper net' that is about 4' x 2' and useful for screening off small areas or putting a roof on, and I also have a ripstop poncho that is invaluable as a secondary screen or waterproof roof over the hide. The poncho is very useful in many ways.

[docholiday]

never got on with stealth nets, they either shine in the sun or you can see straight through them. (IMO)

doc

[pigeonblasterian]

I like the stealth net because it is light to carry.But i like to have a bit more concealment so use the green greenhouse shading material inside the hide when using it.But if i only had one net it would be army netting and use it nearly all the time.

[fireboy]

i use stealth with a cheap jack pyke camo net behind works just fine for the crows if they cant see u nothing can always have triangle shape never straight front always pointed

[Cranfield]

I judge a camo net in how effective it is in helping to hide your outline, not how light it is.

[soreshoulder]

i use the stealth net and with a proper background i think its as good as any other, however with a thin background i usually thread some twigs in the netting and bits of grass to make in look natural. It must be quite good as i had a farm worker get out of his tractor start walking towards my hide (you could see the confusion on his face as to what my crow decoys were for) he then proceeded to start having a pee about 15 meters from my hide facing directly towards me

[Beretta28g]

I recntly purchased a bergen rucksack, the 120ltr one now in the 20ltr detachable pockets can get 4 ex mod cammo nets, absoulultly brilliant.

Incidentally t also caters for drink/food, ammo, deeks and 96 pigeons, the back will break before the rucksac will!

[Cosd]

I always carry two nets with me and haven't come across a scenario that the two won't cope with. I have 1 Stealth and 1 Clearview net, both 1.5m x 4m.

 

I use both nets if I want it more dense, I use the Clearview to form a roof if I need one or can use either on its own to suit the job at hand.

 

Both pack in a football boot bag which is roughly the size of a cartridge bag and extremely light weight.

 

The Clearview is so light, but if you want to double it up or even triple it up at the front of the hide with the Stealth, it is so dense you cannot see through it.

 

An excellent combination in my view.

[madsarmy]

I always carry two nets with me and haven't come across a scenario that the two won't cope with. I have 1 Stealth and 1 Clearview net, both 1.5m x 4m.

 

 

Same here.

This is what I used yesterday. Never had one pigeon spook even when moving about inside

 

 

[steve_b_wales]

I have a number of different nets, in various colours. One of the best ones I've used, was a CamoReal one. I had it given to me by a mate, and it's brilliant.

 

Steve.

[humperdingle]

A stealth net will be fine as the main body of the hide. A piece of Clearview used as a partial roof will allow you to see upwards. The ground will give a good dark background for the Clearview

[malkiserow]

I use a sealth net as a basic

 

I have a 1.5 x 1 metre army camo as a roof (not always used)

 

I've another old net which I add where I need more camo depending on light/background

[Super major]

I have a number of different nets, in various colours. One of the best ones I've used, was a CamoReal one. I had it given to me by a mate, and it's brilliant.

 

Steve.

 

must be a good mate if you mean the same camoreal nets as here http://www.ukshootwarehouse.com/shop/PIGEO...T/Camo+Hide.htm

 

Thanks for all the advice. I may buy another net or two. Will look at either clearview or ex MOD then test and see what results I get.

 

Cheers,

 

Rob