Farmboy91 Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 Has anyone got any experience with these? Seem to be able to pick one up for the £50-60 mark, I know poles and net would be cheaper but I'm thinking it's gonna be worth the extra just for ease of set up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 Jerermy Thorpe should have used one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peejay Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 used 1 for sitting waiting for a fox, but wouldnt recomend 1 for pigeon shooting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted May 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 20 minutes ago, ditchman said: Jerermy Thorpe should have used one... I'm guessing jerermy Thorpe was from before my time... 3 minutes ago, peejay said: used 1 for sitting waiting for a fox, but wouldnt recomend 1 for pigeon shooting... Thanks, got some time on the spring drillings after rooks, just want something with a covered top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 there is one hide i have never used but might one day, and that is a green fishing brolly with camo draped over the top...then add a 3 legged fold up stool...bobs yer uncle.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 19 minutes ago, ditchman said: there is one hide i have never used but might one day, and that is a green fishing brolly with camo draped over the top...then add a 3 legged fold up stool...bobs yer uncle.. Decathaton do a proper camo net brolly just for this purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted May 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 7 minutes ago, Yellow Bear said: Decathaton do a proper camo net brolly just for this purpose. 28 minutes ago, ditchman said: there is one hide i have never used but might one day, and that is a green fishing brolly with camo draped over the top...then add a 3 legged fold up stool...bobs yer uncle.. Do you think this would be a good compromise for decoying pigeon and rook? Not had the opportunity to decoy before so I'm a total novice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 Nephew had a pop up hide as a youngster. It was ok but not very hard wearing. If you get camo’d up ( hands and face too ) and keep still until they’re in range, in the bottom of a hedge, it can be more effective than you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham M Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 On 30/05/2018 at 12:38, ditchman said: Jerermy Thorpe should have used one... I heard he got off Scott free .................................. Only older *******will understand that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 On 30/05/2018 at 14:07, Scully said: Nephew had a pop up hide as a youngster. It was ok but not very hard wearing. If you get camo’d up ( hands and face too ) and keep still until they’re in range, in the bottom of a hedge, it can be more effective than you think. thats the cheapest form and as scully says...even better if you can snuck in a ditch with a bit of cover behind and infront of you...take a pair of scequters with you and cut some small branches off and stick them in the ground infront of you if you are in a ditch...you dont need to cover yourself completly...just break up your out -line...and only move slowly when the birds come in...then pick your shot...smooth and swift.............. On 30/05/2018 at 14:21, Graham M said: I heard he got off Scott free .................................. Only older will understand that one thats quite clever.....................actually acording to hugh grant it cost him £30.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 iv had 2 of them, now gone back to poles and netting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 (edited) Have one and use one frequently for deer and tree rats. Bushwear ...I think was £60 and it has paid off many times. Set up in max 3 minutes but getting it back in the satchel is fun as it has a mind of it's own. I have used it in fairly breezy conditions but added extra tie downs to those provided. The metal 'stakes' are a bit inadequate but some good tent pegs solve that problem. The bag can be carried like a ruck sack and is not heavy. Not really any good for shotgun work on flying stuff but I find it superb for rifle. Edited May 30, 2018 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted May 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 6 hours ago, Scully said: Nephew had a pop up hide as a youngster. It was ok but not very hard wearing. If you get camo’d up ( hands and face too ) and keep still until they’re in range, in the bottom of a hedge, it can be more effective than you think. Yeah I was looking to get some basics like a long sleeve camo top a mask and some thin gloves, there's a nice big anti social looking Bush in one corner so I might give getting in there a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted May 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 4 hours ago, Walker570 said: Have one and use one frequently for deer and tree rats. Bushwear ...I think was £60 and it has paid off many times. Set up in max 3 minutes but getting it back in the satchel is fun as it has a mind of it's own. I have used it in fairly breezy conditions but added extra tie downs to those provided. The metal 'stakes' are a bit inadequate but some good tent pegs solve that problem. The bag can be carried like a ruck sack and is not heavy. Not really any good for shotgun work on flying stuff but I find it superb for rifle. The easy set up was what I was going for, and hopefully just being able to slide along to a different spot if things weren't working out. Thanks everyone for the replys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 Yes, I have done this a number of times. In a move situation you don't have to re pack it completely because you can fold it small enough to carry a short distance and then when you let go it wil just pop back up ready to be aligned and pinned down. I have had deer walk so close I could almost touch them. This muntie doe came to eat some apples I had put out. Shot on standard lens not telephoto and she brought her boyfriend along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 Awesome pics w570 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 +1 great piccys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 (edited) Thanks. Yes, they are fantastic little animals and much maligned. Edited May 30, 2018 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 I would always prefer nets and poles. You should be able to erect a decent hide in 3 minutes. I never use a roof for shooting blacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 as for camo i bought this last year and it's pretty good considering how cheap it is, I can get my cap under it if I want, and it's not too hot. I have a head like a turnip and this fits great, one I ordered wouldn't fit my daughter but said it was for an adult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted May 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 8 hours ago, motty said: I would always prefer nets and poles. You should be able to erect a decent hide in 3 minutes. I never use a roof for shooting blacks. Think I'll look into some poles and nets too, thanks. 7 hours ago, Mice! said: as for camo i bought this last year and it's pretty good considering how cheap it is, I can get my cap under it if I want, and it's not too hot. I have a head like a turnip and this fits great, one I ordered wouldn't fit my daughter but said it was for an adult. Thanks mice!, I think for the sake of a fiver one of them is definitely worth a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 hello, i used one years ago with a internal seat,quite heavy and bulky, okay if you have a lot of rabbits, i left mine up in field and moved on occasion, changed to 2 poles and 10/12 feet of camo net, another idea is the decathlon camo shooting brolly/ hide? £25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 (edited) OR, just cam up and learn to sit still. Scent and movement are the key plus SSS shape shine and shadow. That face mask would work well. I have one I made myself out of some camo netting and a free bee baseball cap, the scruffier the better, and break up the shoulder line. The other alternative is a ghillie suit which you can also make yourself. I'm just an old frump. Like my creature comforts, somewhere to put my coffee mug, sandwich box and sweeties Edited May 31, 2018 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted May 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 2 hours ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, i used one years ago with a internal seat,quite heavy and bulky, okay if you have a lot of rabbits, i left mine up in field and moved on occasion, changed to 2 poles and 10/12 feet of camo net, another idea is the decathlon camo shooting brolly/ hide? £25 I'm going to have a look at that brolly now, I don't mind spending a bit on the right kit, it's just as its a new perm I want to make a good impression and try and bag a few sharpish lol 1 hour ago, Walker570 said: OR, just cam up and learn to sit still. Scent and movement are the key plus SSS shape shine and shadow. That face mask would work well. I have one I made myself out of some camo netting and a free bee baseball cap, the scruffier the better, and break up the shoulder line. The other alternative is a ghillie suit which you can also make yourself. I'm just an old frump. Like my creature comforts, somewhere to put my coffee mug, sandwich box and sweeties I'm going to go down the camo route anyway no matter what I get hide wise, but yeah I like the idea of being out of the wind with something to sit on haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 2 minutes ago, Farmboy91 said: I'm going to have a look at that brolly now, I don't mind spending a bit on the right kit, it's just as its a new perm I want to make a good impression and try and bag a few sharpish lol I'm going to go down the camo route anyway no matter what I get hide wise, but yeah I like the idea of being out of the wind with something to sit on haha. Big Sarah comes to mind then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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