Hide setting

[danccooke]

I have a set of four poles with kick plates. i have some 3d netting and some real tree single skin netting.

 

I normally like to set a three pole hide, on pole in front of me and the behind and in the hedge. having the single skin (stealht) net tight round the hide and the 3d stuff drapped, when it goes right it looks good, but recently I am struggling with either wind (no sniggering) or when i stand on the poles to put them in the ground the lean seriously one direction or t'other.

I have made make shift guy ropes in the past but is it just me that is having issue or do some of you suffer sometimes too.

 

Two days ago I was just setting up as two other who have permission started setting up around the field too. typically this was a day i was having issue and thinking Oh God they can see me acting like a total noob. Just happy that the first few shots dropped birds on a 1:1 ratio. Hopefully letting them know that i might not be able to make a hide but at least i can shoot (morel likely they weren't even paying attention but watching thier own patter but the paranoia faeries were circling)

Edited August 13, 2009 by danccooke

[Cranfield]

Having trouble getting hide poles into the ground just happens at certain times of the year, the kick plates help, but its something we all suffer.

 

Having one net tight as you describe, is going to put more strain on the poles and encourage them to lean.

Why not try having both nets loose and draped.

 

Doing anything in front of an audience is a recipe for disaster, I had to change a wheel in a busy High Street many years ago and making such a mess of it that passing old ladies were offering to help.

[Lez325]

like to employ a 4 pole hide against a thick hedge if possible and use bungy cords to help keep it nice and tight ( Oh Matron)

 

Les

[weejase]

I carry tent pegs and a roll a garden twine In my bucket seat along with a box of elastic bands / pliers etc etc.

 

I use the pegs and twine as guy ropes and the elastic bands are used to keep the stealth net secured to the poles

 

jase.

[blade]

i use these at the moment off that site 250482117597 or you can pick them up from pound shops

if i cant get my poles in and there is a hole in the hedge just use them to clip

your netting to the hedge always have a dozen or so with me

[THEINVISIBLESCARECROW]

I've got some long boot laces tied onto mine.

Ready made loops help when It's a bit windy.

Slip some garden twine through the loops, tie to the nearest bush.

Get roughly set up & then adjust where needed.

[pintail]

i allways used to have problems with setting up my hide, untill i made a frame out of old tent poles that click in to my 4 hide poles and even in strong wind it stands up well i put a pole in the middle so i can put a net on top when crow shooting. heres the hide with no nets attached.

[blade]

found these today in a local farm shop £14 for 4 not adjustable but got a wicked spike and foot plate 4ft long

cheap alternative for hide poles

[Sprocket]

I carry an old 1/2 inch drive socket extension bar with the end cut of and ground to a point, I just hammer it into hard ground ,twist it out, and the poles usually drop straight in. A bit cumbersome but effective!

[chrispti]

I got a load of cheap clothes lines. Took the inner pole out and fitted another ''G'' hook to the other end, so you have a pole with 2 ''G'' hooks, one at each end. I made 3 of them.

 

These will then clip around the thin part (just above the height adjuster locking nut) of my (UKshootwarehouse) hide poles, making a strong frame, which I then drape my net around.

 

Will hold up in strong winds and keep the poles upright no problems

 

Hope this makes sence

 

Chris

Edited August 23, 2009 by chrispti

[steve_b_wales]

Before I bought the 'proper poles' I used to have 4 pieces of 3x2" wood, 6 inches long. cut into a wedge shape. At the thickest end, I drilled a hole about 3 inches in, which was slightly larger diameter than the poles. I stamped the wood into the ground and inserted the poles. Simple and effective!

[George1990]

i use these at the moment off that site 250482117597 or you can pick them up from pound shops

if i cant get my poles in and there is a hole in the hedge just use them to clip

your netting to the hedge always have a dozen or so with me

 

Same. Always use the grips.

[mossy835]

the hide i use is the one that opens, its a frame and up in seconds.no fixing in the ground.

Edited October 18, 2009 by mossy835

[pigeon controller]

You must be confident that your hide is stable from the first shot, I carry in my rucksack a 10 inch piece of solid steel and a hammer. It weighs at bit but when I make a hide I hammer the steel in and follow up with the hide pole and they never move!!