fishot Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Hi - I have permission to shoot pigeons (perhaps the hard part I understand) but need a bit of advice as to what to buy. I would like to start off with a decent set of poles and net and some decent decoys - don't want to but rubbish but also can't say money is no object! Also wondering whether the swivel type bucket seats i've seen are a good buy (and will hold my 16 stone for any length of time)? Any advice gratefully received thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Worth investing in good poles, unfortunately until you've owned poor ones you won't know the value of spending a little more! Pinewood poles at £55 (from memory) are well worth the investment. Bucket seat is good and will hold the weight, downside is no back rest and can be a little uncomfortable depending on it's height; Some are a little low. The Cabela's one is a good height. Other downside is you need flat ground to seat it on or it's a balancing act to stay on it. The Bergara seats are excellent, buying from Teal here on the forum is as cheap as you will find them. Net wise, you won't go far wrong with a stealth net. In My view the best ones are from "The Pigeon Shooter", Paul Hart. Decoys, so many to choose from, Personally I used FUDS and or flocked shells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza9t9 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 If your on a budget a1 do a start up kit which is what I bought. Net, poles, bag, shells and a couple of full body I've been using them for 9 months now with moderate success. I'm just looking to add to it now with bouncers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishot Posted February 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Thanks for the advice fellas. Would you say the start up kit was decent quality or are you going to have to/want to replace the bits you've bought in the near future Dazza9t9? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawn Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Instead of buying a specific shooting seats, i got a old second hand office chair, like this one: http://puu.sh/73H1F.jpg Pulled the wheels off the chair and enjoy a comfy chair which adjust and I can spin on it while taking a shot. Currently i use a army surplus camo net, but going to invest in a stealth net to make the netting better at concealment. Instead of buying some expensive hide poles i went down the woods and cut some straight hazel sticks than spiked the ends which make a suitable hide pole. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza9t9 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Thanks for the advice fellas. Would you say the start up kit was decent quality or are you going to have to/want to replace the bits you've bought in the near future Dazza9t9? No not needing to replace any of the kid I am just adding to it. The kit is very good, there is better out there but I found as a start up kit it was great for me. At the time I needed cartridges, netting, poles, decoys, a seat, clothing..... The lot. I actually replaces the poles and added a hide seat, paying the difference. I use clothes props from morrisons as hide poles. Cut them down and cut a point so they go in easier and only £2.50 each from morrisons. Green ones too. What part of the country are you in?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishot Posted February 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Newcastle area Dazz9t9 - thanks for tips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 If you get out and shoot a few and you have a chest freezer, keep 1/2 dozen or more in feather then you will have the best decoys available. I am in Durham if you wznt some frozen birds to get you stared PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark74 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 As others have stated all you really need is gun, cartridges, net, poles and decoys then go from there. For net choose a light weight one and adjustable poles ones that have a footplate to help push into hard ground, plus sturdy enough to withstand high winds! For decoys I have a mixture of full bodied and shells, although I may invest in some FUDs shortly. So many to choose but try to get flocked ones to avoid shine. For the seat I always take an adjustable shooting and stick plus a "drum" seat in the car, then I decide what I take to the field. I prefer the drum seat as it's more comfortable but as Cosd mentioned you have to have level ground to use it. The drum is also limited to one height. If on a slope or in shallow ditch I use the stick, but that sometimes tends to fall onto my legs when taking a shot!! It's also pretty uncomfortable but at least it can be height adjusted. One other things I can highly recommend without breaking the bank are 1. dead bird cradles not only do these display a few dead birds up above the ground to be seen further off, I also use them to display full bodies decoys too. 2. A bouncer is always useful and can make a real differance until you spend more money on a magnet or flapper Good hunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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