Decoys

[Ratsmasher]

Hi all, looking to buy some cheapish decoys for the woodies, have seen these new to decoying so thought Id stick a link on here and ask if they are the right sort of thing

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pigeon-Decoys-Definition-Shotgun-Shooting/dp/B001TNCZ1E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1293458026&sr=8-1

[retromlc]

personally I think you would be better buying flocked ones,these look plastic and can shine too much,flocked ones are a little dearer but you want to give yourself the best chance when spending hours in the field it's worth the money.

[Jim Sarakun]

retromlc is right, these are plastic and shine pretty good in the sunlight and when wet, ok if your shooting on a dry overcast day. Flocked are better, but that comes off eventually so I would recommend the rubber ones.

 

http://www.philipmorris.uk.com/dept/Shooting-accessories/Decoys-Game-Calls-Accessories/Pigeon-Decoys/product/-Pigeon-Decoy-Easy-Fold-Wood-Pigeon-Decoy

 

Click it or copy and paste it. Bit pricey here so try flea bay, or do a web trawl. Well worth the effort and they work well on the springy post they come with, or on a cradle. Silosocks work well too.

 

If you are hard up, use a milk bottle dipped in water, then ash from the fire, you will be surprised.

Edited December 27, 2010 by Jim Sarakun

[bunny_blaster]

Ive got them decoys from that shop mate. Theyve lasted me a fair while and they get used alot. Yes flocked decoys would be better but these shells dont shine as much as others say. I'll be going to collect some more as soon as there open again.

 

 

Cheers

Ben

[bigt1754]

I buy the cheapest shells I can find and work my magic on them :unsure: :yp:

 

link below

 

 

ATB

 

bigt

[retromlc]

I buy the cheapest shells I can find and work my magic on them :unsure: :yp:

 

link below

 

 

ATB

 

bigt

they look sharp mate,banksy would be proud

[Ratsmasher]

If you are hard up, use a milk bottle dipped in water, then ash from the fire, you will be surprised.

do you think that glueing a small amount of ash on the body and head of the decoy could have a similar effect to flocking

Edited December 28, 2010 by Ratsmasher

[bigt1754]

they look sharp mate,banksy would be proud

 

 

Glad you like them, they cost me a quid each from a game fair cos there were no sticks with them

[harpoonlouis]

Whathave you actually done to the shells? Complete re-paint or coated them with something?

 

Have you used any of that white paint that gives off UV ( or whatever it is supposed to give off)

 

I have a pile of almost unused shells that could tarted up a bit

 

Thanks

[bigt1754]

Whathave you actually done to the shells? Complete re-paint or coated them with something?

 

Have you used any of that white paint that gives off UV ( or whatever it is supposed to give off)

 

I have a pile of almost unused shells that could tarted up a bit

 

Thanks

 

Hi Mate,

 

it is a complete repaint, but there is no UV pint involved (don't believe that myself.) I have been messing around with different paint and methods for ages getting what I think is right and I think they work a treat.

 

without wanting to sound conceited, I intend to sell a few and the paint and method are a closely guarded secret. :yp: :yp: :yp: :yp:

 

ATB

 

bigt

[harpoonlouis]

'nuff said!

 

Good luck and let us all know if you get into production.

[bigt1754]

'nuff said!

 

Good luck and let us all know if you get into production.

 

 

cheers mate, there'll be no dragons den appearance i can assure you, I was just going to take orders, and have a few spare for my mate at the game fairs.

 

let me know if you want some, or if you want your unused shells tarted up, I'm sure we can come to an arrangement.

 

We are all on here for the same reason after all :good:

 

ATB

 

bigt

[Imperfection]

Whathave you actually done to the shells? Complete re-paint or coated them with something?

 

Have you used any of that white paint that gives off UV ( or whatever it is supposed to give off)

 

I have a pile of almost unused shells that could tarted up a bit

 

Thanks

 

I can honestly say Tonys decoys really are superb.They put my worn and battered examples to shame!

[bigt1754]

I can honestly say Tonys decoys really are superb.They put my worn and battered examples to shame!

 

Fiver in the post Steve

[Imperfection]

Fiver in the post Steve

 

Yeah,just drop Snoop off too while your at it.

[bigt1754]

Yeah,just drop Snoop off too while your at it.

Not my little worker, no way :P

[Imperfection]

Not my little worker, no way :P

 

Damn you!