markyboy Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Anybody use these? I got some with 10 full body decoys and I find them rubbish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proTOM1 Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Anybody use these? I got some with 10 full body decoys and I find them rubbish Im not keen tho found them ok on still ish days added some movement but no good with a good wind just looked wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 (edited) I get on well with them. I do find they sit better a certain way round, cant remember which way though Edit to add; I use mine with shell decoys, sorry, didnt read the op correctley Edited June 1, 2011 by chrispti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Don't get fooled by them - I did and they are total rubbish...may as well use some cooked spaghetti! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caeser Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 I would have thought that the full body decoys were too heavy for them. I have some ,but they're in the shed ,in the "tried it , don't like it pile in the corner". But to be fair, when I've used them with shell decoys, they have looked effective. As long as its not too windy, as someone has already pointed out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 something about 'horses for courses'...easiwobblers were NOT designed to be used with full bodied decoys. They work well with what they were designed for, shells! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 I used them for shells and they did what they are designed for! What do you mean they are rubbish? A little more explanation could help us understand why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 I used them with shells and found that with the slightest wind the shell slipped down the stick to the ground. I assumed I was setting them up wrong until one of the more experience guys on the permission came over and he was of the same opinion. I even tried wrapping insulation tape around them so the shell cannot slip down but no success. To be completely honest, you could easily make your own as they appear to just be bent bits of metal strapping that is used on packaging. Anthony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 I used them with shells and found that with the slightest wind the shell slipped down the stick to the ground. I assumed I was setting them up wrong until one of the more experience guys on the permission came over and he was of the same opinion. I even tried wrapping insulation tape around them so the shell cannot slip down but no success. To be completely honest, you could easily make your own as they appear to just be bent bits of metal strapping that is used on packaging. Anthony Sounds like its the ones you have, the ones I bought had the top bent over and would go through the hole in the top of the shell and grip it so there was no way the shells would slide down. Get a pair of pliers and squeeze the top of the wobblers to overcome your problem. I'f you're not sure what I mean let me know and I will post a simple daigram on here to show you. Cos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderdude Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 I used them with shells and found that with the slightest wind the shell slipped down the stick to the ground. Mine does exactly the same.. Really disappointed with them and feel I wasted my cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 There are two (main) types of wobblers on the market and I'm willing to bet that the ones that people find letting them down are the cheaper sort that are little more than bent strapping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney 66 Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 I use these on my shells and the ones that just look like flat steel on my full bodied crow decoys both work great for me as long as its not to windy,the ones on the crow full bodies take a bit of messing around to get them set right otherwise they either fall forward or sit on there tail,little bit of messing around adjusting and they work a treat though, Thanks Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danddo Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Heat the end of the metal that goes into the decoy, when hot push it into the appropriate place in the decoy shell and you will be left with a thin slit, they will not slide anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyboy Posted June 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 Only for shells? That's why you get instructions to use them on full body? Either way unless your putting them into a sand pit they just bend if you hit a stone or a bit of hard ground ! In Chris greens terms..... RUBBISH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBhoy Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 ********, just ordered some off ebay BEFORE reading this! ah well, not gonna break the bank, will let ya know how get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 I use them on full body crows and find them to be grand. I did have to modify them a bit though to get the best results. After cutting two thin slits on the underside of the decoy with a sharp knife I was able to pass the metal through. Once that was done I cut the metal piece that goes into the ground in half, resulting in a lower centre of gravity. This was followed by crimping the metal at both sides of the bend with pliers so it formed a part arch shape. They now work a treat and seem to give just about enough movement to generate interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyboy Posted June 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 I've threw mine in the garage! The sticks with the springs on them would prob be better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 I use a simple piece of spring steel banding, a pair of tin snips and a short gutter bolt and nut. Cut the banding to around 12/16 inches, make 2 cuts in from one end in around half an inch, then take a pair of pliers and bend the bit in the middle back like a coke can ring pull, so it is flat against the banding to leave a slot about 7mm. From the same end bend a right angle in about an inch and a half, and then bolt the banding to the shell using the gutter bolt nice and tight, then dab a bit of grey primer on the head of the bolt. I use around eight or ten in a thirty shell set up, to alter the movement I will set them quartering in to the wind so the don’t nod but waddle, or push the banding in deeper to cut down any excessive movement in a very strong wind. http://s856.photobucket.com/albums/ab130/TheEssexHunter/Essex%20Decoy%20Springs/?action=view¤t=STA60111.jpg TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chippy18 Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 I like them. Have them for shells and full body. Get them of a guy on ebay who makes them one type for the shells and another style for the full body and they are superb and cheap. Very sturdy so they go in to the ground and add nice movement to the pattern. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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