The Pest Expert Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Hello guys this may be the most stupid question ever asked but im known to be a muppet... my question is how do you get to where your going to set up your hide? i ask this because i drive a small car not a 4x4 so i cant drive to where i wish to shoot and then unload all my gear then park else were i probly could drive to my location but never get back out again :unsure: i have a fair emount of gear i wish to take shooting for most situations and to carry it all up the field can be a lot of effort then if i have a good day and shoot a bigger number of birds i have to carry them back too which makes it even harder so i was thinking how to over come this?!? i used to carp fish a while back so was thinking use my old fishing trolly which is matt black so wouldnt spoke the pigeons or crows but would i look like a strange one walking up the field with a trolley?? :look: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karpman Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Have to walk it until stubbles mate unfortunately. U never have a good day so no trouble there lol Karpman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
point and shoot Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Carp trolley sounds good. I did the same a few years ago, works very well. works even better if you put a BMX front wheel in - its much easier to push and a simple conversion. incidently it doesn't spook the pigeons, why should it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpentermark Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Just get a 4x4! Simples. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Just get a 4x4! Simples. :blink: A lot of farmers won't want you driving on the margins, even if you're in a 4x4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Until stubble time all my farms are mainly walk to the hide setup. I carry my gear if not too far or use a carp barrow or a single wheel barrow frame with framework sides for tight edged fields. Or lump my kit ontop of Cosd's without him knowing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pest Expert Posted April 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 incidently it doesn't spook the pigeons, why should it? if it was a shiny colour theres a chance it might was all i was saying mine trolley is a nice hight so could be used for a comfy seat aswel 2in1 Just get a 4x4! Simples. :blink: ive not been driving long enough to insure one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumpy Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Take less stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Most of the year you get as close as you can and then walk. I try to plan what I am going to need for each specific session, so avoid carrying every piece of decoying equipment I own. Shell decoys and stealth nets help lighten the load, and I get as much over my shoulders as possible. If you get a barrow or something similar, make sure its got decent sized pneumatic tyres, anything else becomes hard work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu nesling Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 you will look real odd with a carp barrow.....sell it to me. it will make me look normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 I use a Trebuchet to get my equipment to as close as possible to where I want the hide, please do not ask me how I get it back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pest Expert Posted April 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 you will look real odd with a carp barrow.....sell it to me. it will make me look normal your only saying this because you want it haha I use a Trebuchet to get my equipment to as close as possible to where I want the hide, please do not ask me how I get it back Hahaha thats not a bad idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Denny Essex and I have worked on lightening our kit for a while now. It's quite amazing how each little bit soon adds up to a fair old lump of gear to carry. We basically went through every bit of kit and either changed or modified it shedding lb's from the total weight. I don't know what kit bag you use but I used to use a large carry all, I swapped that for a good rucksack which holds all my gear and the weight is so much easier to carry. I can't remember Denny's weight but mine is down to almost 10kgs which is very manageable. This doesn't include hide poles and a rotary. Alternatively do what Denny does, take a shooting buddy and make out you suffer from your back so he offers to help you carry the gear. Cos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caeser Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 I can't get anywhere near where I want to shoot at this time of year without a big trek carrying loads of gear. It's just the nature of the sport I:m afraid. There's no chance of a barrow for me in most spots, the edges of the fields are that overgrown , it's bad enough just trying to walk along them. Grass and nettles and weed up to your thighs sometimes, but hey, it's better than golf. All you can do is carry only whats absolutely necessary, and thats easier said than done. It's only for a few weeks then I get spoilt driving the 4x4 across the stubble to exactly where I want to be. I've been doing it for 40 years and still love it. You've just got to take the bad with the good. Lets face it, even the bad days are good aren't they. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 i used to use a lightweight B&Q budget wheelbarrow, i painted it camo, and when set up tipped it back and put a prop under the wheel and used as a seat...trouble is they can get toooo comfortable ...remove the prop, and put the game/snap bag under your head and away you go !!!! another pointless outing i think i have seen somewhere in a garden centre a collapsable leaf barrow....they might be ideal..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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