Deako Posted January 20, 2003 Report Share Posted January 20, 2003 http://www.tail-wagger.com/predator.htm What do you guys think? If it seems to be likely to sell in the U.K., I will be able to get a good discount if I import large numbers in one order. I think its got potential, let me know your thoughts. Cheers, Deako. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest flightline Posted January 20, 2003 Report Share Posted January 20, 2003 Not much good on pigeons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deako Posted January 20, 2003 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2003 Thanks flight line, most helpful. :what: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil Posted January 20, 2003 Report Share Posted January 20, 2003 I like the look of that,i find that decoyed corvoids become very wary if you use the same setup every time so this is one more option to try with your setup,if you can get them cheaperthan they advertise them i would think you are on to a winner :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted January 20, 2003 Report Share Posted January 20, 2003 I think flightline was referring to the Forum heading, "New Pigeon Shooting Gear". :( So I,ve moved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deako Posted January 20, 2003 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2003 no problem, I only posted it there as it came under the topic of 'new shooting gear'......never mind. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted January 20, 2003 Report Share Posted January 20, 2003 I suppose if you tickled a pigeon long enough with it, it would probably die laughing. :( I have seen similar things in the US. One was like a fox,s brush which was electrically powered and wiggled about. Another was a rat sized furry thing, that went up and down a pole about 2' tall, it was meant to look like a creature trapped against a fence. They sound funny, but they do work. They are always used in conjunction with decoy calls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deako Posted January 20, 2003 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2003 Cranfield, I'm interested that you have knowledge that these things do actually work.I thought the feathers could be swapped for a piece of rabbit fur or a pheasants wing to suit the occasion. They look like a compact and simple bit of kit, but I don't yet know what the import costs (tax) will be at this stage. From my limited experience of importing stuff from the U.S., the cost in pounds usually equates to the cost in dollars after 'duties' are paid. Whether the manufacturer can supply us at a cost effective price remains to be seen. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted January 20, 2003 Report Share Posted January 20, 2003 With the amount of members here making their own rotary devices, these things certainly don,t appear to be any more complicated. Show one to the chap who makes the flappers, you may not have to import any. :( I think they would be most use in daylight, with corvids. Our predatory mammals don,t hunt as much in daylight, as they seem to do in the US. Its illegal to shoot anything, in most States after sunset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deako Posted January 20, 2003 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2003 Good idea, I might just do that. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjimmer Posted February 21, 2003 Report Share Posted February 21, 2003 A cheaper method would be to tether a white ferret, as long as you don't get caught!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new to the flock Posted February 21, 2003 Report Share Posted February 21, 2003 Deako; I have not used that particular model, but I can tell you when you combine the movement with a predetor call it works great. The one that has worked best for me is a decoy heart (a round motorized ball, decoy heart is a registered trade name) covered in rabbit fur. When the decoy is turned on if rolls around in a very eradic pattern simulating a wounded bunny. Coupling this with a distressed rabbit call gives you a fantastic coyote and fox setup. The only modification we made was to add a tether line to the decoy or it will eventually get to far out on you. I have also used one similar to the one you are looking at, it however was of rabbit fur. From my experience they all seem to work fine aslong as you couple the decoy with the correct call. I have a friend (yes it is possible) a couple of blocks over with about 500 sheep and usually about 20 coyotes during the march lamb season, so this year my plan is to use a piece of sheep skin soaked in some birthing fluid on a jerk cord, so it can be moved slowly, simulating a weak lamb. I will combine this with the distress call of a new born lamb. I am hoping this will be a kick *** set up, as the farmer looses about 200 lambs a season to fox and coyotes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjimmer Posted February 22, 2003 Report Share Posted February 22, 2003 I have found that the best bait for a Larsen trap to catch the first call bird is baby rabbits (dead). Crows and magpies can't resist the little pink bodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdowns hunter Posted February 22, 2003 Report Share Posted February 22, 2003 Dont do it Deako, Try before you buy Get the suppliers to send you a sample free of charge and test it out for yourself. You know what will happen - if its any use everyone will be making their own :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubertus Posted March 16, 2003 Report Share Posted March 16, 2003 have you ever tried with an owl (the very big one, latin name: bubo bubo). It works fantastic! Also in combination with a dead pigeon or rabbit. If someone is interested i can scan an article about decoying crows. Horrido! Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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