groach1234 Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Well with our harvest about to begin the question that both me and my dad wish to know is what are we better off getting a flapper or a magnet? The reason i ask this question is that i have been doing reading and hearing that pigeons are starting to get 'habituated' to magnets and maybe not showing as much interest as the used to and this is not the case with the flappers is this true? and are magnets really worth the extra money and weight when lugging it over a field? Any input will be greatly appreciated. George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun666 Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 flapper,cheaper,lighter works anywere, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Magnet. I find the flapper can sometimes look like a bird flying away than landing. You'll never regret a magnet, but don't forget that people shoot 200+ pigeons with just 12 plastic deeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 (edited) Sorry, double post Edited August 17, 2009 by harfordwmj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 flapper,cheaper,lighter works anywere, I use both magnet and flapper- depends on the situation on the day really- some days the magnet is the dogs danglies other windier days I find the bouncers work best Trial and error are the watch words Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Sarakun Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 The flapper is spot on right now in the wheat where we are, as we situate it just above the crop, so it looks like the birds do when they hover just above the crop prior to dropping in. Place it in a tube pushed into the ground to get the correct height. 2 or more flappers work better than 1. Try putting a few cradles with dead birds in, or plastic if you start without dead birds, also in tubes so they sit just proud of the crop. The Twirly placed at an angle in a tram line close to you also works well. All the toys work at some time or other and you will find that the birds do get wise to them, so you will find rotating them through the year commonplace. On our sixth week on stubble we are now back to starting with just 7 dead birds on cradles. The odd number because we feel that there is always that solitary bird out looking for a ****, that will drop in when it sees the odd number. Try it and see that I'm not wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr salt Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 flapper = easier to carry and move(must have a timer thing) just remember to break the wings cheers scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 On our sixth week on stubble we are now back to starting with just 7 dead birds on cradles. The odd number because we feel that there is always that solitary bird out looking for a ****, that will drop in when it sees the odd number. Try it and see that I'm not wrong. Im gonna try it Been having better days with a bouncer recently, over rape stubble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groach1234 Posted August 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Okay thanks flapper it shall be. has anyone tried those ones from shootwarehouse that are remote controlled? are they worth the extra cash?? George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Okay thanks flapper it shall be. has anyone tried those ones from shootwarehouse that are remote controlled? are they worth the extra cash?? George The remote is good, although you dont have time to switch it on when the unseen birds race over your pattern, I prefer the timers, you can concentrate on shooting then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr salt Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 (edited) better with timer than remote . remotes are good. but you really do need a timer,if you just let it run ,it does not bring them in. (just does not look right) on a good you will not have time for the remote. you know when you have no time to re load and the barrells of the gun are hot(really good days!) if you buy a flapper you will have to buy a timer in the end ,but not a remote. if you can afford both ,buy them. cheers scott break the wings! take some elastic bands aswell. Edited August 18, 2009 by mr salt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseaDavid Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 I use both. Got both of them for £99 from sporting gun mag. Some company in there sells them (I think it might be ukshootwarehouse) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George1990 Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 I was going to get a flapper as I asked the same question and got a similar response. However, as the Game Fair the flappers I saw flapped very slowly, rather than simulating a bird landing, which put me off. I picked up a rotary for £25 (went halves) and it brings them in nicely. If you can afford it it would be good to get both as the deal on ukshoootwarehouse is pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 I have always had more success with a rotary on its own, than with a flapper on its own. So if you are only having one, I would recommend a rotary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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