stubby 175 Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 as the title says, totally new to this shooting pidgeons lark, have seen lots of ad's for magnets,floaters etc, but as a total newbie, the only floater Ive ever seen was in the toilet how do the work, are they neccessary to rush out and buy, or just and added bit of bling Quote Link to post
rizla1 122 Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 the use of magnets and floaters are to add a bit of movement to your patten, to try and catch the attention of birds flying past. i use a flapper wich works very well with crows,placed out in the field with dead bird on and it looks like its flying over to land in amongst my pattern thats the idea anyway Quote Link to post
chimp 299 Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 A few lads are doing away with the rotarys now and just using flappers again , i must admit last couple of times ive been i have switched the magnet off as i think the birds were shying away Quote Link to post
wildfowler-2007 0 Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Hi just other tool's for the job they all work but some better than other's all depends on wind,weather etc etc Thanks Regards Quote Link to post
steviemann 5 Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 A few lads are doing away with the rotarys now and just using flappers again , i must admit last couple of times ive been i have switched the magnet off as i think the birds were shying away I know it's bit of a comic but Sporting Shooter has an interesting article on mentioned subject this month. Quote Link to post
chimp 299 Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 well we had 65 pigeons yesterday and i have to take back what i previously said, the magnet worked wonders Quote Link to post
Hawkeye 1 0 Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 When the wind is blowing i use these and leave the magnet in the motor damn sight lighter to carry... A mate and myself make then... :D Quote Link to post
stubby 175 Posted November 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 they look good, Ive since putting this post up, bought a magnet, and made something very simular myself Quote Link to post
steviemann 5 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 they look good, Ive since putting this post up, bought a magnet, and made something very simular myself Wouldn't ever go out without a floater or two. Also those glass fibre poles used to mark a field are good for adding height and movement to your pattern. Quote Link to post
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