bigman Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Slowly getting the hang of the decoying pigeons where there feeding from hide etc , but interested in doing bit more roost shooting an flightline shooting do you use these lofting poles with decs on in an around the roost/sitty trees? then setup hide underneith tree ? looking for some tips please guys think iv got a half descent flightline hour or so before sundown into a small wooded area where they roost cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigman Posted November 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 So nobody know then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilo17 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 (edited) Just sit and watch what trees they land in, then sit underneath with your gun, just remember to let a couple land before you take a shot then you might be able to get a couple, if you fire straight away at the first bird all the others will ****** off, its the same if only one lands leave it a few minutes it will normally attract others.Try not to shoot too close to the outside of the wood either. Edited November 22, 2012 by gilo17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 I just stand at the edge of the wood where they are coming in with no kit or lofters so you can fine tune your position. The main thing is to stay concealed until the last second by standing still just inside the edge or backed up against a tree. They are quite easy to shoot the first few times but learn quickly. Don't over shoot it, once every week or two is plenty Prefer the side where the wind is blowing out of the wood towards them because it will slow them down and make them fly lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigman Posted November 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Two great replys thanks lads pretty much what iv been doing just nice to know im on the right track , Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alros01 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 You don't need a hide I just stand leaning against the tree the pigeons just come in to the trees if you don't move they don't see you.just make sure you have your face and hands covered and be there just before it starts to get dark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvid wings Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 at least 2 hours before dark, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Couple of hours before dark, gun, pocket full of cartridges, go stand in the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Actionpigeons Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 I do a lot of flight line and roost shooting threw Nov as you will see if you look at my post. First thing you should do when roost shooting is spend a few hrs in the wood with out your gun. stand and watch where the pigeons are coming in and which tree they are going to, that way when you go back to shoot you will know where to stand with out having to move all the time to get the best spot. I always stand with my back against a tree and just keep very still until they are in range. don't roost shoot the wood to often, I do the woods I have 1s every two weeks. Flight line shooting is the same, do your home work as a cpl of hrs just watching pays off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Just look on the floor for loads of pigeon poo, that's where the birds are roosting up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Actionpigeons Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Just look on the floor for loads of pigeon poo, that's where the birds are roosting up. Yes you could just look for the poo as the above post says, but I much prefer shooting them as they flight into the wood rather than just sitting in a tree. Much more sporting and its about sport for me. Thats why I spend a cpl of hrs the night before watching where they are flighting into the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Yes you could just look for the poo as the above post says, but I much prefer shooting them as they flight into the wood rather than just sitting in a tree. Much more sporting and its about sport for me. Thats why I spend a cpl of hrs the night before watching where they are flighting into the wood. I never said shoot them in the trees. Stand where the poo is as that's where the birds will be coming in to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 the other thing to think about is once the game season finishes lots of the shoots let beaters out roosting. Round here its much better to wait till February and go out on a saturday as everybody else will be out and it moves them about a lot more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Actionpigeons Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 (edited) I never said shoot them in the trees. Stand where the poo is as that's where the birds will be coming in to. nobody said you said you said shot them in the tree. read what people write helps. I said, I like to shot them as they flight into the wood: ie on the edge of the wood as they flight in. I really dont care where you shoot them, I,m say what I like to do. Edited December 3, 2012 by Actionpigeons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asa Bear Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 the other thing to think about is once the game season finishes lots of the shoots let beaters out roosting. Round here its much better to wait till February and go out on a saturday as everybody else will be out and it moves them about a lot more. In Rugby they do a charity roost shoot over a few weeks in several woods. I did my first one last year, it's good fun and I'll be signing up again this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 roost shooting is just about my fav type of shooting...great fun and plenty of advice as above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 nobody said you said you said shot them in the tree. read what people write helps. I said, I like to shot them as they flight into the wood: ie on the edge of the wood as they flight in. I really dont care where you shoot them, I,m say what I like to do. No, but you were replying to my post and implied that I shot them sat in the trees. Read what YOU write helps more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigman Posted December 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Some good stuff guys thanks for the advise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside1000 Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 (edited) I use a few lofters to draw them in, but you only have a short time until the light goes so make sure you have clear line of sight through the trees and no low branches to catch your barrels as you swing, it is best to find the right spot then go back to it in daylight and check how much height you have under the branches, just clip off any in the way, I like to wait for them to settle then snipe-em with my air rifle, you can even hit them in poor light as they sillouette against the sky, Edited December 3, 2012 by lakeside1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Actionpigeons Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 (edited) No, but you were replying to my post and implied that I shot them sat in the trees. Read what YOU write helps more. Oh dear we are sensitive today, I implied You shot them sat in trees, oh I am sorry. If a pigeon lands in a tree next to me when I am roost shooting, I would shoot it, if a pigeon lands while I am decoying, I would shoot it, if a pigeon lands in a sitter tree while I am flight line shooting, I shoot it. so lets not go down the rd that its a mortal sin to shoot a sitter and I'm trying to say it wrong shall we, as I don't really care how you shoot them. I am saying I like to roost shoot from the edge of the wood as you get more sporting shots, not standing where the pigeon poo is because that is where the birds are landing is it not!? Edited December 4, 2012 by Actionpigeons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Oh dear we are sensitive today, I implied You shot them sat in trees, oh I am sorry. Time of the month mate...... Apology accepted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Oh dear we are sensitive today, I implied You shot them sat in trees, oh I am sorry. If a pigeon lands in a tree next to me when I am roost shooting, I would shoot it, if a pigeon lands while I am decoying, I would shoot it, if a pigeon lands in a sitter tree while I am flight line shooting, I shoot it. so lets not go down the rd that its a mortal sin to shoot a sitter and I'm trying to say it wrong shall we, as I don't really care how you shoot them. I am saying I like to roost shoot from the edge of the wood as you get more sporting shots, not standing where the pigeon poo is because that is where the birds are landing is it not!? They aren't necessarily going to land in the area where all the **** is. Quite often birds will circle the wood before coming in, as you know. This also offers sporting shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kippylawkid Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Only go on windy nights if you have the option. Muffles the gun report and birds are a lot more sporting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside1000 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Just shoot the little *******, it dosn't matter when or how, every one down saves the farmer a sack of valuable crop, and makes a nice little pie in the process, GET AT EM !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockers Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 I always find i move from one spot to another and **** law they flight into the spot I have just left. generally i try and find a clearing so that i am not firing 30g of 6 shot through a tree trunk. I like to theorise that the pigeons prefer holly trees etc because of the warmth etc but ultimately its pure guess work. looking back over 20 yrs the best roost shooting i had was in essex in a wood where the pigeons would pour in windy days happy memories and really sporting shots. personally if i only 2hrs shooting left on this earth I would rather have wind like a hooligun, a semi automatic and shed loads of cartridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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