crocket Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Hi all I am on new land tomorrow just drilled corn, watched it today as I was working at the time, loads of pigeons feeding. I have 10 dead decoys a few days old, my QUESTION is do I lug the magnet and battery etc down a very long field or just stick with the dead birds. I will let you all know how I get on which ever way we go. Cheers Crocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulltimeshooter Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Since i got my magnet i always use it i find it makes alot of diffrence so my advice is take it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 if you have it you can try it if you dont you carnt so yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 take it with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Yes, most definitely take it with you. The only downside is that you will probably have a lot more dead birds to carry back to your car. Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 if you have it you can try it if you dont you carnt so yes this is correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocket Posted April 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Cheers all I will take it, pity about the weather but I'm off down the fields. Crocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 and how did you get on then :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROB REYNOLDS UK Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 dead birds i say as they can be easy seen from a far B) but use a flapper and a floater or bouncer as some call it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronttuk Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 i went on a drilled field today i couldnt get where i wanted so it was a long hike, i decided to leave the magnet behind and go light, all day i sat there thinking should i go and get it,i couldnt be botherd but wished all the time i had it with me ill never leave it behind again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocket Posted April 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 HI ALL CARRIED IT DOWN THE FIELD SET UP AT 8.30 HEAVENS OPENED UP 9.00 BACKED UP AT 14.00 P=SS WET THRO NO BIRDS LESSON LEARNT NEVER LISTEN TO THE FORECAST CROCKET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topgunners Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 (edited) HI ALL CARRIED IT DOWN THE FIELD SET UP AT 8.30 HEAVENS OPENED UP 9.00 BACKED UP AT 14.00 P=SS WET THRO NO BIRDS LESSON LEARNT NEVER LISTEN TO THE FORECAST CROCKET Yo, crocket. Bit ,more weight to carry (or do 2 trips) but I ALWAYS have a fisherman's brolly in the truck with a spare piece of netting to cover it. It keeps all of your gear dry if it "chucks it" , and more importantly YOU. Dave K Edited May 2, 2006 by Topgunners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee 1991 Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 i always take my magnet with me it makes a massive difference Lee :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertie Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Hi all I am on new land tomorrow just drilled corn, watched it today as I was working at the time, loads of pigeons feeding. I have 10 dead decoys a few days old, my QUESTION is do I lug the magnet and battery etc down a very long field or just stick with the dead birds. I will let you all know how I get on which ever way we go. Cheers Crocket Magnet equals good day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invector Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 I hardly ever use my magic roundabout, but sometime use the flapper. I generally start with 10 dead birds and do quite well. The problem will always be - did the magnet make the difference or would they have dropped in just as well without it? How many birds did the magnet scare away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainwt Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 I ALWAYS TAKE A MAGNET BECAUSE THE AMOUNT OF PIGEONS IT BRINGS IN IS DEFINATELY WORTH THE EFFORT OF TAKING IT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 I ALWAYS TAKE A MAGNET BECAUSE THE AMOUNT OF PIGEONS IT BRINGS IN IS DEFINATELY WORTH THE EFFORT OF TAKING IT not always. remember what attracts does also repel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 when i dont take my magnet not a lot come over to the decoys, but went i take it a few more come over to see whats going on.i get more in the bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 magnets are good , but will never replace fieldcraft. in the wrong place at the wrong time they are hopeless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 magnets are good , but will never replace fieldcraft. in the wrong place at the wrong time they are hopeless. Hi mark any pigeon down your way yet been out all day, shooting crows of laid barley till 2pm then spent 2 hrs looking for a few pigeons. Got 15 blackones and 7 woodies. Need a change from crows need to find and shoot some pigeons for a change. Found 2 of my rape fields that have been swathed but not a bird in sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 magnets are good , but will never replace fieldcraft. in the wrong place at the wrong time they are hopeless. Hi mark any pigeon down your way yet been out all day, shooting crows of laid barley till 2pm then spent 2 hrs looking for a few pigeons. Got 15 blackones and 7 woodies. Need a change from crows need to find and shoot some pigeons for a change. Found 2 of my rape fields that have been swathed but not a bird in sight. taddy and york on monday mate , will let youknow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 the last 2 times iv had to bring in my magnet,because they seem to jerk away from it for some reasing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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