Colc08 Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 I know there may be other threads on this topic but was just wondering how do you know what is the best speed to set your magnet at, should you have a speed controller? I don't currently have a speed controller and was wondering do I really need one? On one thread a chap said ''The effective adjustment range we have found is 30-45 RPM. Hot or windless days = slower rpm cold or windier days faster RPM.'' Which I'm sure is sound advice but how do you know what 30-45 RPM looks like ?? :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 The magical question when you first start using a magnet, and so frustrating never getting an exact reply! I remember when I was frustrated not knowing and then getting a multitude of different answers! I'll try to help with my two pence worth but I'm sure others will differ as well. In general I believe faster is better than slower; On days when the battery has got a little weak and the rotary slows down too much I've found it can actually have adverse effect so I have switched it off completely if I don't have another battery with me. I don't think a speed controller is the end of the world if you don't have one, as I have said already, I generally have it running faster than slower. It does though help on days where the birds are flying much slower, say on a hot day, then I slow it down using the controller. If I had to sumarise, I would say a rough rule of thumb is to try to imitate the speed at which the birds are coming into your decoys. So no good if the birds are in go slow mode having the rotary swinging two birds round like they are super-charged! As always, "different ways for different days", no one rule works every time, a controller gives you the option to change it and experiment yourself; and if the birds are coming in, then you have the right speed............for that day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colc08 Posted August 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Thanks Cosd, Once again sound sensible advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towngun Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Perhaps also the faster the speed the more confusing and forgiving of any layout errors for the birds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 I know there may be other threads on this topic but was just wondering how do you know what is the best speed to set your magnet at, should you have a speed controller? I don't currently have a speed controller and was wondering do I really need one? On one thread a chap said ''The effective adjustment range we have found is 30-45 RPM. Hot or windless days = slower rpm cold or windier days faster RPM.'' Which I'm sure is sound advice but how do you know what 30-45 RPM looks like ?? :blink: I have just checked one of my homemade rotary’s on calibrated machine, It was running at 48 rpm on a fresh battery. It will run a little slower with birds on it. I find many birds try :wacko: to land very close to it, granted how I set the pattern draws them to it. The other one is a little slower but not by much. TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colc08 Posted August 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 I find many birds try :wacko: to land very close to it, granted how I set the pattern draws them to it. TEH How would you set up your pattern to draw them to it? Should my pattern be set out differently if I use a magnet rather than not using one. I would say with a standard cross wind situation i'd have a horse shoe with my magnet at the head of the pattern?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 (edited) How would you set up your pattern to draw them to it? Should my pattern be set out differently if I use a magnet rather than not using one. I would say with a standard cross wind situation i'd have a horse shoe with my magnet at the head of the pattern?? The trick is to watch how the birds react to your set up and change it accordingly; Granted this can be difficult when there aren't a lot of birds about, but if there are birds about you should try and watch each and every one and try to see if there are any patterns to their reactions. So if for example your magnet is in front of your pattern but all the birds flying toward you swerve 50 yards to your right, then I would move my magnet 50 yards to my left hoping if they carry on doing what they are doing, they should head straight for me. If they still avoid the pattern by 50 yards it wasn't the magnet maybe? Maybe it's the shape of the pattern, maybe too many decoys or maybe not enough! Maybe they don't like the hide or they can see you fidgeting. Look at the pattern tips on our sponsors website and try to understand how each pattern works, and if you understand that you can swap and change on the day according to the conditions. A simple swap can change your day, but always remember that some days no matter what you try they just will not play, on the same token on other days it doesn't matter how bad your pattern is they will bombard it. Edited August 18, 2011 by Cosd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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