rainman_l Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 (edited) Another cracking idea Deny - always say pigeon shooters are most inventive people I know. Edited March 7, 2015 by rainman_l Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 cosd - Please don't go to any trouble. Just wondered if the 1mm chosen thickness came about after experimentation or this is what you had hanging around in the shed I have Now got some 1,1.5 and 3mm rod and will have a play on flexibility with thickness and height. Thanks again for re posting the mod All the best No problem at all. Rods are in fact 3.2mm in diameter. Apologies for that terrible guesstimate!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainman_l Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 No problem at all. Rods are in fact 3.2mm in diameter. Apologies for that terrible guesstimate!!!! No probelm - thanks for taking the time to clarify the point. Had a play with rods at weekend as it was breezy and the 3mm work well. now setting about removing the stakes from all the decoys now I have a prototype Thanks again for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzashadow Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 i have got some fud`s and then i brought these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6-Neo-Pro-Pigeon-Decoy-Professional-Neoprene-Shooting-Lightweight-Moving-Kit-A1-/350840924827?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item51afbfaa9b i think these look as good as fud`s but you do not have to spend the time folding them to set up just set upthe same as shells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnm26 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 I have found FUDs to be more attractive to pigeons than shells. I bought 6 last year ,used them at seed time and twice on stubble, so maybe 10 outings in total. I was amazed when buying a further half dozen to see how much faded the first six were in comparison. Big advantage for me is they are more stable in strong winds than shell decoys. Downside they take a little more time to set up from fully folded position. Blackpowder The difference in colour on the fud's is the difference between the hen (darker ones) and the cock birds. It says on the fold up tabs that go underneath.. Have done the mod on a few of mine with 1.5 mm stainless steel tig welding rods, works great, a little movement in a breeze. Going to do the other 20 with 3mm welding rods soon.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Tried them all..... can't say iv ever noticed any particular decoy working better than another. Save your money and get flocked shells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Just gone back to FUDS as shells were Blowing over in the wind, bought 30 Fuds and cut the heavy red spike off,Orderd 3.2 mm cheapo welding rods after trying one i had in the garage.£8.00 for 50 should also give them a bit of extra height as well a lighten the weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 No probelm - thanks for taking the time to clarify the point. Had a play with rods at weekend as it was breezy and the 3mm work well. now setting about removing the stakes from all the decoys now I have a prototype Thanks again for your help No worries mate. Happy to help. Cos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.clark72 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Hi, I'm new to pigeon decoying and have just bought a dozen FUDS just to get me started.. Just a general question, what would be a good number of decoys to put out. Will the dozen I bought get me off to some sort of a start initially? I guess in terms of types of decoys its a case of trial and error and listening to other shooters for advice on forums like this one. Thanks, Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 pop them out you will soon see by there reaction, add any birds you shoot build up your pattern you will learn as you go along. 72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.clark72 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 You see, there is the fundamental flaw in your plan. I need to shoot some first!! I'll let you know how I get on. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 I have tried everything over the years including painted milk bottles and painted blue sugar bags . I now use 18 fuds and a turbo flapper . Best combination I have ever used . The only time my magnat goes out is on laid cereals . Harnser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.clark72 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Went out today for the first time decoying. Unfortunately the crops where too tall to get a proper go with FUDs. Having siad that I found a very small clearing within the crop quite near a hedgerow. I put out 6 of the decoys, not to overcrowd the clearing, set up a hide and although not very visible from the air they still brought in some pigeons. Not as many as I would of liked but for my first time with such heavy cover, I was pleased. Really looking forward to when the crops are cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 Went out today for the first time decoying. Unfortunately the crops where too tall to get a proper go with FUDs. Having siad that I found a very small clearing within the crop quite near a hedgerow. I put out 6 of the decoys, not to overcrowd the clearing, set up a hide and although not very visible from the air they still brought in some pigeons. Not as many as I would of liked but for my first time with such heavy cover, I was pleased. Really looking forward to when the crops are cut. Maybe worth adding one of the cheaper alternatives for tall crop purchase a bouncer/floater or two, add a couple of hypaflaps if you have no way of retaining a cpl of shot birds to use on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickB65 Posted April 14, 2015 Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 Must admit I have always used FUD's but more recently I use a mix. Shells, full bodied and UFD's and they all seem to work well. If I had to choose it would be fud's - when dirty just wipe clean and easy to carry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeadWasp Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 flocked shells for me FUDS do not last too well.....and are a bit small... glad someone else thinks the pigeon Fuds are a bit wee........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12boreblue Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 I have both, but for me fuds....it is the only decoy I have had a sparrow hawk go for, soon dropped it though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dad Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 thanks cosd. great idea done 6 of my fuds on saturday with bbq rods about 10 inches high for a try. worked a treat. just thin enough for a bit of movement in the wind and high enough for the barley stubble with 6 shells too shot 50+ will be doing the rest. i have 20 flocked shells 15 chris greens full body 15 fuds, i keep coming back to fuds and a few shells to give an over head perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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