game_boy Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Hey folks, Looking at some pigeon decoys and was wondering what the best were. Full bodied or shells ?? What works best ?? On Ebay you can get 12 shells with pegs for £20. Many thanks, gb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 I like shells, as they add movement to the layout. Full bodied can be made to rock, if you buy pegs with spring loaded tops (not cheap). However, I prefer full bodied on "open" fields , like drillings. Although I'm not sure if the pigeons can spot the difference. If I could only buy one type, I would buy shells. More important, is what they are made of. Ignore the cheap, shiny, plasticky ones, some of these even tear easily. Try to find the duller, "rubber" type, heavier plastic ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
game_boy Posted May 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Like the ones made by Sportblast ? cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 I'm not familiar with the Sportblast type, so I can't really comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
game_boy Posted May 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Sorry its Sport Plast. They seem to be quite popular on Ebay and online stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 My own preference is for flock coated shells. For some time now I've been replacing all my old plastic decoys with flocked shells with a few fullbodied and some flyers/bouncers etc. Even use some on the magnet. They cost more but especially in sunny weather (which might be just around the corner) they out perform the plastics every time. And at the end of the day what's a little more cost on something that can last for years and give you some great performance. IMHO flocked are also just as good as dead birds and a lot less messy especially now the flies are out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 I would agree that flock coated decoys have a better finish than most plastics and I have a large selection of both. However, anyone starting out, or buying on a budget will find flock coated decoys rather expensive. Sometimes I only take my plastic shells and a couple of floaters when travelling light and this layout has accounted for a high number of pigeons. I'm not conviced that the pigeons are as fussy as we think they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirky Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Dig a bit deeper into your pocket and buy some flock coated shells,they are more money but worth it. If you buy the plastic decoys you will probably be changing them fairly soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffs-Shooter Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 The Pinewood flock coated shells are fantastic (mind you i havn't seen Wills or decks shells). Shells in favour of full bodied. Flock in favour of plastic. Dead birds in favour of plastics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
game_boy Posted May 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Yeah had a look on Uk Shootwarehouse and the flocked shell decoys look pretty good. 10 for 45 so hopefully get a wee discount on them when refereing to Pigeonwatch!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason13 Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 I've got deakos shells and there brilliant very life like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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