Mightymariner Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 Having recently returned to shooting after several years absence (living overseas and starting a family) I am amazed at the amount of pigeon decoying kit there is now available. When I started, over 25 years ago, all we had were some basic shell and full bodied decoys, some old army camo netting and...well, that was about it. So, my question is: what is the most useful/best piece of decoying equipment you use (the piece you would take on Desert Island Discs!) in pursuit of a successful day's decoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philmypower Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 Rotary machine brings them in like a magnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-oXo- Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 I would probably have to go with one of them there new fangled bang bang things. Shotgun so I'm told it's called. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 Turkey vest, loads of pockets, big carry-all on the back and it supports my back when either sitting on the drum seat or on my backside in a hedge, a great piece of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 A gun :look: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 a licence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 A massive carry-all that holds all your kit. I'm not kidding, try going shooting without one and you'll realise it's value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 A good pair of eyes, not mine as their nackered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad1 Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 same stuff as you used to take . But include a mobile phone and a small first aid kit. Even if its a few plasters . Also take more carts than you were originally going to take . Nothin worse than the birds startin to turn up and you run short on carts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 trust me on this one A TOILET ROLL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varmit Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 trust me on this one A TOILET ROLL +1 for that, you can take all the decoys and guns you want but if you gota go you gota go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawi72uk Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 trust me on this one A TOILET ROLL And a dirty mag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo123 Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Floaters are also just as good as a magnet but preferably both in the same pattern as some days the magnet might work and the floaters spook the birds and visa versa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 If I had to go light I'd take 1/2 a dozen shell deeks a couple of hypaflaps on floaters a bag of carts and gun. Can manage without cammo if you sit still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P~MX Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 I'd go with a few floaters, and a half dozen flock coated shells and a stealth net, 250 shells oh and the gun. f3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xraiderx Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Floaters are also just as good as a magnet but preferably both in the same pattern as some days the magnet might work and the floaters spook the birds and visa versa! do you use the toilet roll after the floater is out or before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snozzer Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 What I call essentials and without which lead for an unconfortable day. Seat - I use a 25l barrel, its a lot higher so standing up from it is easier plus you can put you stuff inside Lunch and Flask- Without this you are doomed, as you all know when the air is clear of pigeons you just need to pour a cup of coffee for them to all turn up at once. Bog roll and a zip lock bag - I actually take babies wet wipes and the ziplock bag is to put the used bog roll in afterwards Phone - Just in case First Aid kit - Just in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentus Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 a bucket seat with spinning lid, you can put a flask & a couple of boxes of cartrige in it as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 My dog. Best bit of kit I have for all sorts of reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George1990 Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 And a dirty mag My dog. Best bit of kit I have for all sorts of reasons. You're both filthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangabunny Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 Having recently returned to shooting after several years absence (living overseas and starting a family) I am amazed at the amount of pigeon decoying kit there is now available. When I started, over 25 years ago, all we had were some basic shell and full bodied decoys, some old army camo netting and...well, that was about it. So, my question is: what is the most useful/best piece of decoying equipment you use (the piece you would take on Desert Island Discs!) in pursuit of a successful day's decoying. SHAKIRA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 I always have to take one of these - you can't go wrong. however you can't take any other kit either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kippylawkid Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 Dead bird cradles for me. Paid for themselves over and over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 trust me on this one A TOILET ROLL lol nar nar nar wet wipes then you can wipe your hands as well but not at same time of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLAZE33 Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 Floaters are also just as good as a magnet but preferably both in the same pattern as some days the magnet might work and the floaters spook the birds and visa versa! Floaters? shouldnt this be linked with toilet rolls?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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