GSP84 Posted January 8, 2019 Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 I was thinking about getting some new decoys. I must have about 40 of the traditional plastic shell decoys and they are battered, lacking paint, some of them shot. They have always worked ok, I have had plenty of 100+ bags over the harvest. Less consistent in winter and I’d like to please the farmers more at this time of year. I tried the FUD fold up things which I didn’t rate. Are any of these expensive new ones on the market really worth the pennies, like the enforcers? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside1000 Posted January 8, 2019 Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 Hi, I cannot comment on new decoys but just to say, I was in the same position with lots of old shells in a poor state, I purchased a few Sillosock covers to try out and found them really good, they fit over the shells and still allow you to stack the decoys so saving space, I now have 36 with these covers, which can be removed and put in the washing machine when the get a bit mucky, they are now about 3 years old and used twice a week but still work very well, worth a consideration anyway, they work out about 2.50 each but cheaper than replacing all the decoys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted January 8, 2019 Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 The best off the shelf are the expensive old ones - is it ever thus! - Flexicoy. You only need to buy once and they can carry more shot than Gamebore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted January 8, 2019 Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 have you tryed sillo socks. they seem to work ok for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted January 8, 2019 Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 The "best" decoys will not make or break your decoying sessions. Being in the right place, at the right time, will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted January 8, 2019 Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 4 hours ago, wymberley said: The best off the shelf are the expensive old ones - is it ever thus! - Flexicoy. You only need to buy once and they can carry more shot than Gamebore. I go along with your choice , like me, mine are getting on a bit now , each year just before Spring they get there Spring clean and have the White markings touched up with a drop of White undercoat , I have got no reason to change them for the simple fact I haven't seen any decoys to beat them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted January 8, 2019 Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 1 hour ago, marsh man said: I go along with your choice , like me, mine are getting on a bit now , each year just before Spring they get there Spring clean and have the White markings touched up with a drop of White undercoat , I have got no reason to change them for the simple fact I haven't seen any decoys to beat them . Yep, best isn't just about performance, but includes longevity and value for money. I would imagine that the one downside - weight - is now pretty much negated as we seem to .carry everything in a 4 by 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSP84 Posted January 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 Thanks flexicoys look interesting 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted January 8, 2019 Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 In the summer, mate and i set up in the middle of a field with bails and put out 4 patterns around us with shells in 1 group .fullbodies on sticks , silosocks and dead birds on cradels on others . We thought that most the birds would come to the dead birds. But the silo socks and shells proves to be best But in reality those 2 patterns were nearest the direction the birds came from so just dropped in there first. We concluded that you basically need a pigeon shapped blob on the floor .and the best decoy is one in the right field and the right time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted January 9, 2019 Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 8 hours ago, Ultrastu said: .and the best decoy is one in the right field and the right time. Breasted out dead birds are best but heave if you need a lot, any old thing will do if in the correct place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted January 9, 2019 Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 neo pro look good,thinking of upgrading from my shells,can anyone recommend them ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted January 9, 2019 Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 27 minutes ago, vampire said: neo pro look good,thinking of upgrading from my shells,can anyone recommend them ? Sold mine. They go purple after a decent amount of time in the sun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 On 08/01/2019 at 15:09, wymberley said: The best off the shelf are the expensive old ones - is it ever thus! - Flexicoy. You only need to buy once and they can carry more shot than Gamebore. Even better, the old HH? IMO, yes. 16 hours ago, motty said: Sold mine. They go purple after a decent amount of time in the sun. Likewise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 31 minutes ago, Penelope said: Even better, the old HH? IMO, yes. Likewise. Yep, re the HH, see the 2014 thread. Problem is though that the OP wants something to buy off the shelf now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 On 8 January 2019 at 17:13, motty said: The "best" decoys will not make or break your decoying sessions. Being in the right place, at the right time, will. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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