deny essex Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Was out today on OSR, saw plenty but the usual off they went, had a difficult position, wind left to right, bright sun at 2 o`clock giveing me a half face tan and the ditch i wanted to be in flooded , had to make a roofed hide in front of some bushes . Seen some chat about roofed and covered hides so heres a few pics of , mine, 4 poles min 5'6" extending (fishing bank sticks) 2 nets approx 4'x12' each. place poles approx 4' apart in square form, slope the two front poles inward as shown in the pic (helps for overhead shots to a reasonable degree) , side net on 1st then roof net, clips and pegs very important . pics show the rest , dress with grass reed etc to finish . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted March 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 completed hide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Nice hide, expect a call from Barratts the Builders. :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Deny, Excellent hide there Matey, trouble is they take so long to make like that, the birds have all gone back to roost by the time you've finished. :thumbs: :thumbs: Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted March 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 naaaaaa! didnt take that long was trained by Wimpeys . :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 deny, The hide blends in very well with the background, and hides with roofs are OK for Stalkers and Birdwatchers, but too restrictive for serious Pigeon shooters, because you'll probably only get a shot at about 25% of the birds that come within range of the hide if you're shooting through a little slot in the front. Far better to angle the poles inwards towards the top, keep the nets quite high so you can comfortably look through the mesh as the birds are approaching, and wear a facemask. If you don't move until the birds are in range, they won't see you, and when they do, it'll be too late. Don't take my word for it - ask the likes of Jim Allbone, Will Beasley or GI Gary whether they put roofs on their hides - I'll bet they dont..?? Cat. P.S. But what do they know anyway...:thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted March 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 deny, The hide blends in very well with the background, and hides with roofs are OK for Stalkers and Birdwatchers, but too restrictive for serious Pigeon shooters, because you'll probably only get a shot at about 25% of the birds that come within range of the hide if you're shooting through a little slot in the front. Far better to angle the poles inwards towards the top, keep the nets quite high so you can comfortably look through the mesh as the birds are approaching, and wear a facemask. If you don't move until the birds are in range, they won't see you, and when they do, it'll be too late. Don't take my word for it - ask the likes of Jim Allbone, Will Beasley or GI Gary whether they put roofs on their hides - I'll bet they dont..?? Cat. P.S. But what do they know anyway... :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: I dont find the roofed hide as restrictive as you say correctly built and with most things in decoying needs be on the day, i generaly use the "open" net hide as you sujested but at times when the suns up and the birds are high above it has been an advantage to have a roof , especialy in an exsposed position, even helps on showery days to keep the sarnies dry . The best are natural hides but unfortunately isnt always possible and i think 25 years pigeon decoying might put me in the serious pigeon shooter bracket if not the old **** bracket . :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Very nice pics Denny. Looks great against the background, almost invisible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Well done mate! :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 good job.... if you want to try... put a 5th pole i the middle infront/forward of your current front (and a bit lower) to give better viewing and easier shooting also gives somewhere for the barrels to go when not shooting ... just sitting waiting malk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 If catamong can name drop so can I...John Batley regularly used a roofed hide, a combination of a square and a 'v' front. I find such hides unnecessary when sited against a hedge or tree line BUT if you're in an exposed position then they can be a real help. A head net/veil is IMO the best piece of kit as a human face is the biggest put off to Woody especially if you're white! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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