stupidsalmon Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 Whats the optimum height to set a floater at (im pretty sure they're called floaters), as i have had a go at making my own? Thanks Barney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete k Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 usually just above crop height but as long as you have a bit of wind to help make it move , i find they seem to work best over rape , dont forget to move it about in the pattern and also to position it so it looks like its a landing bird . pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupidsalmon Posted June 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 Cheers for that. What about later in the year when cereals are being harvested and stubble is about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete k Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 thats when you will need to have the bird coming into land Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 I like the arm, or whatever you want to call the bit you stick in the ground, to be at least 4ft- 6ins. long. After you have allowed for 6 inches in the ground and the curve in your "arm", then the decoy will be between 3ft and 3ft-6ins. off the ground, that should clear the top of most crops. You need height to clear crops like laid wheat, rape etc. But, I am quite happy to have the decoy that high over drillings, stubbles etc., It is supposed to mimic a landing bird, so the height above the ground over short crops is not a problem. Most of my floaters have two piece "arms", which allow me to set them at 4ft-6ins. and 6ft-6ins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupidsalmon Posted June 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 Cheers for the help. I hope to give it a try soon. How far back from the behind of my pattern should i plant it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 The decoys on the ground have landed, your floater is coming in to land behind, or inside them. If using an approx horseshoe shape, I have one floater inside of, but level with, the last ground decoy and one about four foot behind it. But, I do vary my layout depending on conditions, crops, numbers of birds about etc. Experiment, it often pays off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dog Posted July 1, 2005 Report Share Posted July 1, 2005 What brand would u recogment and what price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted July 1, 2005 Report Share Posted July 1, 2005 What brand would u recogment and what price UK shoot warehouse. Find the price yourself u lazy ******* LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted July 2, 2005 Report Share Posted July 2, 2005 They are at varying prices, but, I would suggest paying the small amount extra and getting the extendable version, which gives you many more options. Some people even make their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dog Posted July 6, 2005 Report Share Posted July 6, 2005 What brand would u recogment and what price UK shoot warehouse. Find the price yourself u lazy ******* LB Nice boy B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpw99 Posted July 10, 2005 Report Share Posted July 10, 2005 Just bought a pair of floaters and a gigantic back pack all on special offer from uk shootwarehouse. The products are well made and arrived with the speed of light. My only gripe is that they charge postage by the value and not by the weight which would be fairer to the consumer :< :< Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claydon Posted July 11, 2005 Report Share Posted July 11, 2005 I bought a couple from shoot warehouse about a year ago and think they are great, they give nice movement in a breeze, the only thing you have to do is use some emery paper to take the shine off when you get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupidsalmon Posted July 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2005 How do the floater poles work? Are they simply sprung steel or some material that bobs in the wind , or is there something more mechanical there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpw99 Posted July 11, 2005 Report Share Posted July 11, 2005 Mine are 4ft to 7ft extending. The base hollow rod has a kicker plate to get it dug in at whatever angle you want ( the base is rigid ) . Shove in the flexible rod to the length you require and fix it. Add the two prong wing rods and then impale your decoy on the end and away you go. The sprung end moves nicely in the slightest breeze Have not field tested yet but it looks ok from the garden test and i think it should work well. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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