Marki Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 After years of shooting rabbits with air rifles I'm about to have a go at some pigeons with the shotgun. I've read a bit and come up with this shopping list. 6 FULL BODIED FLOCKED PIGEON DECOYS (I already have a dozen shells) 4 X SOLID FOOT HIDE POLES IN A BAG **NEW** STEALTH GHOST NET 5M PRO GREEN BACKED BUCKET SPINNING SEAT Total is around £110 with postage from A1 Decoys. There is nothing special there but does it look ok for a start? The bucket seat just seems practical but I'm not sure if it is worth having over a bag? Is there anything else that I need to take on my first couple of missions? Cheers, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rimotu66 Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Gun, cartridges, flask of coffee, sarnies and loads of patience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Ok for a start, loads of other bits and bobs you may wish to pick up later, all empty your wallet and add weight to what you carry which can be a consideration. Reading on here will give you some good insight. Only one thing I would add apart from what has already been said , a sack or bag for your downed pigeons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indio Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Should get you off to a decent start and if you're carrying it that'll be enough by the end of the day especially if you are lucky enough to bring back some pigeons. The bucket seat will prove worth it as standing all morning or afternoon is tiring in itself but can also make you move about more than if you can just sit still. The bucket seat is also quite spacious and you should get a lot of what you need in it ( flask/cartridges/some decoys/net etc) but I would recommend getting a big bag which can take the bucket seat and all your other kit (just the way that I do it but others may have their own ideas and advice) As rimotu66 has said above , don't forget a big bag full of patience and take enough sense of humour with you to last all day. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawn Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Yeah that list looks good for it! One thing of the bucket seats are that they are very low down if you plan to stand up and shoot. What I use and recommend is a old preowned office chair than, using a crowbar or a hammer remove the wheels. You can spin nicely on it, can adjust the height nicely and it's very comfy. Like this: http://www.argos.co.uk/wcsstore/argos/images/164-6170972A72UC576020M.jpg I would also take a pair of binoculars from scouting and if it gets quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverReady Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 A1 also do a bundle which I've come across on eBay before now... Pigeon Shooting Starter Pack Kit Bag Net Hide Poles Decoy Decoying Set Camo A1 http://r.ebay.com/JWqz3z Might be worth taking a look at as it seems to have everything you need to get going apart from a seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark74 Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Looks good to start with and you can add to it as you go along. As already stated One thing you will need (if you don't already have one) is a good size bag with which to carry your decoys, net etc. Also one point on the bucket seat - certainly great for sitting down long periods but the ground must be flat otherwise it will be hard to sit and balance on and it will fall over when you stand up to shoot & chances are it will crash into your leg! Can also recommend a flask of coffee and a kit Kat....a magnet for any pigeon (or so it seems) to pay me a visit when I'm tucking in. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocknee Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 All sound advice especially the bit about having plenty of patience. Best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 A fifth pole, perhaps out of hazel to make more room at the front of your hide, a knife, length of cord, a dozen kebab sticks and I find a small folding saw very handy to cut elder branches to add a bit of extra natural cover.... TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted March 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Thanks for the advice guys, very much appreciated. I may leave the bucket out and just get a big bag. I have a shooting stick that I can fall off should I go to sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Looks good to start with and you can add to it as you go along. As already stated One thing you will need (if you don't already have one) is a good size bag with which to carry your decoys, net etc. Also one point on the bucket seat - certainly great for sitting down long periods but the ground must be flat otherwise it will be hard to sit and balance on and it will fall over when you stand up to shoot & chances are it will crash into your leg! Can also recommend a flask of coffee and a kit Kat....a magnet for any pigeon (or so it seems) to pay me a visit when I'm tucking in. Enjoy! The flask of coffee will prove to be a magnet for pigeon, they can smell it from miles away. As soon as you open the flask and both hands are occupied pouring out the damned coffee, you can bet there will be pigeons landing amongst your decoys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark74 Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Marki, I take a shooting stick in car along with a home made seat which I used a lightweight small oil drum which I cut the top off & rim to make the seat. That goes in big decoy bag with decoys & net etc - saved a few quid and is comfy and fairly light I only use stick if necessary and always try to use the drum seat as sitting on stick for hours is damn uncomfortable so doubt you will fall asleep, but maybe legs will lol Agree with Essex Hunter a cord and saw or old garden cutters to trim any branches that may poke you in the neck! steal some of the household clothes pegs, I find them useful to tie in the net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigL Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 That will get you start, i take my shooting stick and always have a pair of secateurs in the bottom of my bag very handy for trimming and creating a good hide. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted March 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Nice tip on the clothes pegs and secateurs. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolk Ern Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Binoculars are a good idea for recon. Mine are an old 2nd hand cheapo pair. Nothing flash, just something that gives you a good close view on what's going on at a good distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted March 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 I'm gonna need a bigger bag! I did quite well on some recent ebay auctions. Got a bucket seat, ghost camo net and 4 full body decoys for just over £50 delivered from A1 decoys and 4 heavy duty pole for another £20. All I need now is a field to set up in ;-). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpentermark Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 (edited) Hahahaah read this post and thought id have a look at what i take with me........ Think i need to sort my gear out! 9 hide poles 4 nets 2 prs binoculars Gun Mora knife Brass priest Fox call Crow call Folding saw Machete Tent pegs 10 cradles Bergara seat Dog Dog lead Dog coat Dog whistle Swiss army knife Game bag Flask 2 floaters/ bouncers Rotary magnet 2 turbo flappers 2 7ah 12v batteries 1 26ah 12v battery 12 half bodied pigeon shells 5 full bodied deeks Lofting poles and hooks 3 50kg hessian sacks 10 dead pigeons Mobile phone Cartridge bag Secateurs Spikes to stand pigeons up (i use old bicycle spokes) 100 carts in the bag Slab 250 carts in car Hat, gloves, neck tube Extra pr socks Coat Body warmer Towel for dog Water for dog First aid kit Sunglasses Insect repellent 5 full bodied crow deeks Compass Clicker/ counter Couple of carrier bags for empties Army bergen Wellies Hiking boots Crocs Kitchen sink!!! Edited March 13, 2014 by carpentermark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karpman Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Hahahaah read this post and thought id have a look at what i take with me........ Think i need to sort my gear out! 9 hide poles 4 nets 2 prs binoculars Gun Mora knife Brass priest Fox call Crow call Folding saw Machete Tent pegs 10 cradles Bergara seat Dog Dog lead Dog coat Dog whistle Swiss army knife Game bag Flask 2 floaters/ bouncers Rotary magnet 2 turbo flappers 2 7ah 12v batteries 1 26ah 12v battery 12 half bodied pigeon shells 5 full bodied deeks Lofting poles and hooks 3 50kg hessian sacks 10 dead pigeons Mobile phone Cartridge bag Secateurs Spikes to stand pigeons up (i use old bicycle spokes) 100 carts in the bag Slab 250 carts in car Hat, gloves, neck tube Extra pr socks Coat Body warmer Towel for dog Water for dog First aid kit Sunglasses Insect repellent 5 full bodied crow deeks Compass Clicker/ counter Couple of carrier bags for empties Army bergen Wellies Hiking boots Crocs Kitchen sink!!! Lol been there done that, if it don't fit in the fishing box I got from the car boot it don't go lol. Karpman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted March 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 I think you forgot to add Sherpas to the list. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lap9387 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) Gun, cartridges, flask of coffee, sarnies and loads of patience +1 my favourite part of the day is sausage sarnies and a hot chocolate. Tastes so much better being sat in a field Edited March 30, 2014 by lap9387 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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