jonnys Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Hi folks Just after a little advice please......... I have 12 shell non flocked coated decoys that I've been using for a number of years, but I fancy treating myself to some new ones. This time I will definately go for flock coated but I can't make my mind up whether to get shell again or full body. I appreciate that the shells are much easier to carry, but half the time I'm shooting virtually out the back of the landrover so that's not major concern and if I did have a very long walk I could revert back to using my old shells. What I want to know is are the full bodied better at attracting the pigeons than the shell? I have recently bought some full bodied flock coated crow decoys from A1 Decoys and they are brilliant and so life like it's unreal. That's given me a lot of confidence with full bodied. What do people think please? Are the full bodied better? Can you mix full bodied and shell? Many thanks in advance. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbower Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 In my very limited experience, and I am a novice, I have found that, shells get birds to divert and fly over the pattern. Full bodied actually get them to prepare to land.(slower approach) Once they find either are not real , they are usually away. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootnfish Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 I would go for shells not used full bodied for years, but don't have no problem with them wanting to land in the pattern although they get shot before they land or shot at. If your in the right place and the pigeons are it wont matter what your using. Suppose full bodied will be better if your using an air rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 full body decoys would be more adaptable meaning you could use them lofted in trees or perched on hedges etc. you would have to take good care of them though as not to damage the flocked coating. a friend uses FUD decoys and rates them very well, so they are worth a look. personally i use dead birds on cradles as i have yet to find anything as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Iv used most (if not all) of the readily available decoys.... Iv settled with flocked shells, and add shot birds to the pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superspark Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 I use both but then I load up my ranger and can get every where I want to with out a problem. Shells are good if weight is a problem as long as you set them up correct with the wind direction. I think it really don't matter what you use as long as it works and your getting the full enjoyment of the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickB65 Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 I use FUD's all the time and I have no issue getting them to land in the pattern and they are easy to carry and store...... if only hitting them was as easy :-) I will be getting some more to put in hedges and for lofting and these will be flocked full body but the flocking is easy to damage so I will use the FUDS on the ground and keep the flocked for the hedges and lofting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leon_edwards Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 I've used both shelled and full bodied Decoys an find most of the time it depends on where you are , the weather , and a main one is the wind I find having the wind behind me is the beast with full bodied because they come into land over your head and they are easier to hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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