Fat bloke Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Ok, afternoon massive. Another fruitless afternoon just spent looking for some flying rats. My question is this, is it ok or a complete no-no to build the hide at the base of an electricity pole. It was just where I needed to be to give me the chance of some action, but as I wasn't sure of the possible ramifications I carried on with my search for a flight line worthy of setting up. Any advice gratefully received. Regards. Fatty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 I would'nt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 I would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 I would. So would I , and have on many occasions . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 I shot a good few from this hide some time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Yep have found them most useful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 I would also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside1000 Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 You are in no danger from the overhead lines, and if you are directly below them you can shoot outwards at incoming birds , not waiting till they are directly overhead and risk damaging the lines or insulators , just needs a bit of common sense, if thats where the birds are flying get in there and grab a few before they move on to new feeding grounds, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) I've shot from poles and pylons in the past the only problem is that you glow in the dark after , makes the bedroom aerobics interesting ??? Edited February 8, 2015 by pigeon controller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat bloke Posted February 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Thank you all for your replies. Looks like I missed out on that opportunity, however never a wasted day when out & about with the dog. He has had a good clean down as tonight he has a big date, on a promise with a lady black lab who by all accounts is ready and waiting. Should be interesting as I'm sure he bats for the other side. Regards. Fatty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 For God's sake avoid using lofting poles though !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Done it many.many,times . Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 I would'nt.Pole don't hurt ya it's the stuff in the wires ,You safe to do this as long as you don't shoot up above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr pigeon Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 If that's where their feeding, that's where you need to be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 I wonder why you would consider them to be flying rats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linny Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 So would I , and have on many occasions . me to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpip Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 anytime, also carry a few nails to tap in the pole for hanging the net on, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 So would I , and have on many occasions . Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anser2 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) I have done it too - shooting from the base of a power line - but a word of caution , I was talking to a maintance worker and he said the most frequent fault they had was lines being dammaged by shot gun pellets. Never seen a flying rat ! Just the odd low jumper. Edited February 13, 2015 by anser2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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