El Gringo Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 I'm considering combining the Cabela's Vortex Rotating Spinning Wing System with the Mojo Dove decoys. Has anyone else tried such a combination? After watching the video of Cabela's system using the duck decoys, it certainly seems that such a combo would make one heck of a magnet. I especially like the feature that allows one to set the height of the circling birds. In my area here in Venezuela, especially at watering holes and resting areas, there are many small thorny bushes that the birds seem to prefer. I can just picture the visual effect from a distance of a couple of birds circling over one of these bushes, apparently trying to find a spot to land, while other decoys are pirched all around. Seems it would both be a powerful attractant and keep the birds eyes focused away from the shooter. The Cabela's system does appear to be pretty bulky and heavy, especially with the recommended battery, but some of the spots I'm hunting are within easy reach via vehicle. I'd appreciate some input from anyone who's tried one of the Cabela's systems, or similar systems for that matter. El Gringo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millo2 Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 We have rotarys over here mate. Bit like the cabelas system. see www.##############. I believe they work to great effect Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 it certainly seems that such a combo would make one heck of a magnet. What a good name for a rotary decoying device. I have seen the wing spinning mallard duck decoys in Louisiana (not sure of the make) and they do look very effective from a distance. I think the standard rotary device is probably sufficient, without the spinning wings on the decoy. Anything that effectively gives movement to a decoy layout, is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Gringo Posted January 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Sorry Cranfield, that was only a figure of speech. Hope I didn't step on anyone's copyright. :*) El Gringo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 No problemo El Gringo, "Magnet" is the name of a rotary decoying device and has become the generic term for such machines. Mr Beasley thanks you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Beasley Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 (edited) Mr Beasley thanks you. Mr. Beasley couldn't give a toss! Interestingly enough Shooting Times have just asked me to write 500 words for their debate "Pigeon Magnets are unsporting". I have to argue against said statement. Should be a giggle. I wonder who's writing the other piece. Probably Prue Coates.......I know she hates Pigeon Magnets. Edited January 19, 2005 by ernyha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old rooster Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 I'm not sure how these work ? will I need to use steel shot for the magnets to be effective ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millo2 Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 I'm not sure how these work ? will I need to use steel shot for the magnets to be effective ?. I hope that was sarcasm Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Gringo Posted January 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 <<Interestingly enough Shooting Times have just asked me to write 500 words for their debate "Pigeon Magnets are unsporting". I have to argue against said statement.>> From what I've read, certain states in the U.S., California among them, considered outlawing the use of such devices for waterfowlers. However, since most of these birds are migratory and therefore fall under Federal jurisdiction, I'm not sure such laws would have withstood court challenges. I do believe that the devices are now legal in every state. Personally, I don't see anything unethical about their use. El Gringo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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