jcbbracken Posted October 17, 2018 just bought some good quality pigeon floaters from durhamdecoys very well made with screw lock not like the twist lock ones which are useless bought two off ebay £25 for 2 inc postage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wooder Posted October 17, 2018 I have some that are similar, but have changed the wing spreaders for the push in type as the crocodile clips don't last very long they come adrift. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lakeside1000 Posted October 18, 2018 I make my own out of the top section of sea fishing rods preferably around 5 to 6 feet and cut to a point at the thick end, strip off the eyes, paint in camo, slip on the wing spreaders from ebay at around 8 pounds a pair, yes they have those awful crocodile clips on but I remove them and refit better quality ones using a good 2 pack adhesive, sets like concrete and never comes off again, I like these as they fold down and are easier to get in the car, with a large dead bird on board the weight makes them move well in the wind , I did buy one of the extending ones but find the rod too week to extend very far as a gust of wind will flip the bird on to its back but I still use it in light wind conditions, I do like to look around for home made alternatives to the shop bought expensive gear everyone seems to go for plus I enjoy the challenge . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenholland Posted October 18, 2018 I have a mooch in cheque exchange type places , they usually have bits and bobs in the fishing section for odd tops, whips etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deny essex Posted October 19, 2018 15 hours ago, lakeside1000 said: I make my own out of the top section of sea fishing rods preferably around 5 to 6 feet and cut to a point at the thick end, strip off the eyes, paint in camo, slip on the wing spreaders from ebay at around 8 pounds a pair, yes they have those awful crocodile clips on but I remove them and refit better quality ones using a good 2 pack adhesive, sets like concrete and never comes off again, I like these as they fold down and are easier to get in the car, with a large dead bird on board the weight makes them move well in the wind , I did buy one of the extending ones but find the rod too week to extend very far as a gust of wind will flip the bird on to its back but I still use it in light wind conditions, I do like to look around for home made alternatives to the shop bought expensive gear everyone seems to go for plus I enjoy the challenge . You and me both, gets me away from many a mrs chore when in the man cave buried in bits n bobs 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytie Posted October 24, 2018 Anyone know of a good quality floater pole, not one with nylon lock nuts (which are useless), preferably one with metal collars and metal thumb screws? FT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites