john Posted March 6, 2004 Report Share Posted March 6, 2004 I am wanting some info on flock coated shells, i want to cut down on the amount of kit that i usuall take so i am wanting some shells instead of full bodied deeks. There seems to be quite a few companies that sell them with a variety of prices, any advice, good or bad will help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted March 6, 2004 Report Share Posted March 6, 2004 I only use shell decoys for the same reason as yourself. All of mine are now flock coated, it does make a difference. If you click on the banner at the top of the homme page for decoying co uk, you will find flock coated shells at a price that seems reasonable to me. I bought mine at the game fairs, but if you want to get cracking on the spring drillings it will probably have to be mail order. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 I couldn't agree more with Webber.I have been using the same flocked decoys for a year and they work really well.They are easy to carry and can be used in rain or sun without a problem.It is really worth it to invest on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 this may be a silly question but with the flocked decoys are they still painted underneath the flocking for when it rubs off? I to are on the look for some more shells and was just wondering as my coys tend to get a bit knocked about. any dealers feel free to pm me with any deals you can offer. cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 johnny, most are certainly grey underneath the flock coating, I don,t know if the white markings are there, because mine aren,t bald enough for me to see. They do need more care than the standard decoys. I damaged some of mine, by putting them in my large net/mesh decoy bag. They got caught in the mesh and "chipped" the flock off the tips of the wings/tails etc. I now use a large duffel type bag, which is more suitable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_stag88 Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 I'm going to start shooting crows properly soon, I was going to lob all my stuff in a roe sack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterswind9465 Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 I have been using Deakos flock coated decoys for over 1 year so each decoy will have been used over 100 times and the flock and colour are still like new if I get any mud on them I just wash them off with warm soapy water. On a sunny day they work just as well as dead birds. WATCH OUT FOR THE NEW PIGEON MAGNETS BOYS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Deako just sent me up a budget machine to test out and I must say it is the very best I have used it is lighter than the pinewood and the small battery lasts upto 3 days NICE ONE DEAKO Andy And remember I was the first person to make and use the Magnets in the UK so I know what I am talking about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_stag88 Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 Wow our own celebrity. So are you getting lots of royalties or didn't you patant the design? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterswind9465 Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 Red Stag Was Ripped off by a so called friend, not to worry as we are doing well now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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