Scotsman Posted November 23, 2004 Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 Guys, Assuming that you are using a standard horseshoe decoy pattern, where should a floater be used to best effect? If the wind is from right to left with the open end of the pattern on the right hand side, I’ve been placing the floater on the open end furthest away from the hide. Is this right? Cheers, The Scotsman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernyha Posted November 23, 2004 Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 Scotsman, that is the usual place I put mine to give the impression that the bird is flying into the horseshoe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted November 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 Thanks for the reply :( Can I ask how far from the last decoy you place it. (if it is important :*) ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernyha Posted November 23, 2004 Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 :( Just read your first post again and if the wind is blowing from right to left then the open end should be on the left. I put the floater anything from 10 to 20 yards to the rear of the pattern. The shorter distance if the hedge is near the left side. Like all decoy patterns there is no set rule, as what works one day won't necessarily work the next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted November 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 :( Just read your first post again and if the wind is blowing from right to left then the open end should be on the left. Quite right, sorry, I’m getting confused in my own post while trying to explain it clearly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker Posted November 24, 2004 Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 Guys, Assuming that you are using a standard horseshoe decoy pattern, where should a floater be used to best effect? If the wind is from right to left with the open end of the pattern on the right hand side, I’ve been placing the floater on the open end furthest away from the hide. Is this right? Cheers, The Scotsman. HI Scotsman. Basic pattern here. http://kid-nepper.nl/files/04-patte.gif. TUC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted November 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 Oh god, now I’m going to have to buy a 3-in-1 flapper and motorised feeding pigeons too!!! :( Guess I’ll just have to get a magnet at the same time Thanks for the replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Beasley Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Oh god, now I’m going to have to buy a 3-in-1 flapper and motorised feeding pigeons too!!! :( Guess I’ll just have to get a magnet at the same time Thanks for the replies. Tucker...... I would be pleased to offer you a position as a salesman at Shootwarehouse. Stirling work !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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