wymberley Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 I think it's far better to be mobile, therefore letting you choose exactly where you want the hide to be. Agreed, which is why I said of a size. Ten years in Norfolk told me that your fields can be enormous and one hide in the middle would look like a gnat on an elephant. Elsewhere, one or even 2 piles strategically placed can mean that any eventuality can be catered for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted July 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 (edited) No farmer would place a pile of straw bales in the middle of a field of growing peas for me. I wouldn't even ask. Edited July 6, 2014 by JDog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 No farmer would place a pile of straw bales in the middle of a field of growing peas for me. I wouldn't even ask. Agreed again. Depends on the farmer and the circumstances. This way, a field of peas is virtually guaranteed to be hit and the loss of one square yard of crop pales into insignificance compared to the loss caused by a flock of pigeon. However, I will say that this trick is now less common than it used to be. I get the job of running a couple of programmable gas guns which take the edge of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellors Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 Try this !!! 1 brolly 2 hide poles 2 small hide nets 1 plastic milk crate 1 flapper with small battery 6 decoys Set your brolly behind you. 1st net over the brolly 2 hide poles either side of the brolly for second net. just enough to carry. AND IT WORKS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berettacocker Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 fenboy, on 28 Jun 2014 - 2:42 PM, said: I can do it with 3, any advance? Name that tune! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Name that tune! I think Ditchman beat you to it by a COUNTRY MILE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berettacocker Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 I think Ditchman beat you to it by a COUNTRY MILE! be better if I read all replies before posting my own! :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Ive just decieded we are all nutters on here............and the moderators, are medical technicians running around in white coats...preventing "situations"............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 sorry I think I must be missing the point here , if im in that situation I just put a roof over the top , just a 2 min job and that's it , sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted July 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Yes stevo you are completely missing the point, which is, fiddle around in the garden getting a decent erection, put photos on the forum and everyone laughs at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 thank you for clearing that up jdog . I really must keep up ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty* Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 To be fair to you jdog if what you have made works and gives you the confidence to set up in the field then your sorted for your situation. When i first started using field hides i got the response from people " they wont come near you like that" to prove a point to a certain friend he had a pea field a few years back, they were a few on they but he hadnt shot it, i asked why he replied the peas are to high near the hedge so i cant. I asked could i have a go, he said yes. I set up in the middle in a low spot and killed 110. And picked around 108 from memory. He soon agreed field hides can work. If you way works for you then good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 (edited) Yes stevo you are completely missing the point, which is, fiddle around in the garden getting a decent erection, put photos on the forum and everyone laughs at it. not laughing at you JD..we are laughing at ourselves......many of us have "been there" in the garden fiddling with our erection, when the "first wife" comes out with a cup of tea and comes out with comments "do you want your tea in the wendy house"...........or "what are you doing".........or "if i was a pigeon i wouldnt go near that" unfortunatly we cant reply " who the f£$% asked you" ? Edited July 10, 2014 by ditchman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 (edited) Some weird and wonderful ideas in this thread . Now listen to an old timer who has done this for more years than most of you have been alive . A fishing brolly backed into the wind ,a net slung over the brolly ,a net on poles in front of the brolly a gap to get into the brolly . A seat that I use is a fishing box that is stuffed with all my bits and pieces and is just the right height to sit under the canopy . This set up has worked for me for many .many years . Just try it if it doesn't work then let me know and I will take you out and show you how it's done .The brolly that I use has wings on the side and can be pegged down with pegs at the back and on the wings . This set up can stand a gale blowing on it and not blow over . Harnser Edited July 11, 2014 by Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 us young whippersnappers....eh ! coh ? i dunt know !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 fenboy, on 28 Jun 2014 - 2:42 PM, said: I can do it with 3, any advance? Have been known to do it with none, just knelt down on tramlines in middle of field. Mind you I am awaiting a new knee ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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