Longbower Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 I took delivery of my new "floater" yesterday, so today being my birthday, I took a day off work to treat myself to a few hours down the permission. So , I set out the deeks, and put the floater at the back of the pattern,as if it were picking a spot to land. It was a little gusty, but not to bad. To my dismay the wings of the floater which are foam , and are just popped into a slot cut in the side of the decoy, started to tear !!. Then when I was packing up , the little "spring pin",that hold the two poles together "pinged" off into the grass. And could not be found. And then I managed to lose one of the poles out of my bag , on the walk back to the car. Oh , and the pigeons decided , not to participate in the whole charade either. I wonder what golf's like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splitstop63 Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 Gutted For You Longbower on your Birthday as Well Where did you get it from?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Polumbos Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 Had much the same happen to me With a Jack Pyke floater and rod... complete waste of money, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIDES EDGE Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 Being old and grey I started pigeon shooting before all of these new fangled things came out I still dont have a whirley and for floaters I use a long thin hazel wand pushed up through the body and a short bit to hold the wings open , you can have long ones at the edge of the pattern and shorter ones in the middle to look like birds about to land , the only problem is you have got to get a pigeon first , but if they break you just cut another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 Being old and grey I started pigeon shooting before all of these new fangled things came out I still dont have a whirley and for floaters I use a long thin hazel wand pushed up through the body and a short bit to hold the wings open , you can have long ones at the edge of the pattern and shorter ones in the middle to look like birds about to land , the only problem is you have got to get a pigeon first , but if they break you just cut another one. I understand how this works etc buts how to you stop the bird turning upside down when it is windy? Doesn't it pivot on the stick, the wing spreaders won't help at all unless you fix the spreader stick to the bouncer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 Never had that problem with the ones mag357 and myself make. Have a look at them in my signature and that video was taken in very strong winds.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogwoppit Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 I understand how this works etc buts how to you stop the bird turning upside down when it is windy? Doesn't it pivot on the stick, the wing spreaders won't help at all unless you fix the spreader stick to the bouncer? A magic product called string! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbower Posted April 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 I didn't know it was a JP , floater until I unpacked it, as it came from an equipment supplier. I totally agree Christopher Polumbos, your summary is correct, in every sentiment. Its Pants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 Had much the same happen to me With a Jack Pyke floater and rod... complete waste of money, Not all are mate just the cheap deek jobs fitted to a two piece rod, try one from hawkeye you will change your mind. KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomispw Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 I have a Chris Green floater ,robust and works well but expensive ( especially if you get through the post ) but can buy in person at the CLA game fair and other shows Chris goes to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbower Posted April 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 May I ask how much the Hawkeye one are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEADLY PLUMBER Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 Sounds like a bad day at the office. I've had the jack Pyke ones and they work ok. I now have the Chris Green ones, they are not cheap but are very good.. I find with these bits of kit you do need to keep them in a separate bag so they don't get damaged by other kit. I found the jp ones came with a lack of instructions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishot Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 May I ask how much the Hawkeye one are? I'd be interested too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 I'd be interested too? You have PM May I ask how much the Hawkeye one are? You have PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE MEK Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 +1 for hawk eye's floater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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