new to decoying

[BASE JUMPER 18]

hi all stupid question just been out and brought my first lot of pigeon decoys whats the best way to set them up and what kind of time scale should i leave them for any advice would be grateful as i have NEVER used decoys before

[waidmann 105]

hi all stupid question just been out and brought my first lot of pigeon decoys whats the best way to set them up and what kind of time scale should i leave them for any advice would be grateful as i have NEVER used decoys before

 

 

how many deeks do you have?

i would start with a horseshoe shape heads into the wind(closed part of the shoe to the wind).

you will find the birds will land at the back(killing zone).

if they seem intersested but turn off at the last minute then either something is not "right" or you are moving too soon(shine from the barrel...................).

just as important is a good hide(can nets or natural)pigeon see very well.

 

alot of the sport is trial and error(frustrating at times but great when you have a good day!!)

 

hope this helps.

waidmann.

 

p.s. have a look in the older posts on pigeon shooting there will be lots of advice there.

[adam scott 1]

hello,

 

i have tried several set up's with deeks, but a good one i got started on was the horse shoe shape facing into the wind with 12 deecoys or so, u dont really need anymore than that to start off. the inside of your horse shoe will be your killing zone! any dead birds - add randomly to the decoy's for an increased pattern and look of realness. always try to do your reconisance and find the flight lines. if u can find a flight line you'll be laughing. pigeons will drop in 1's and 2's lovly. keep all movement to a minimal. if u do have to change your decoys because birds are vering away, try to do it quick and only once as too much movement will kill the flightline quicker than shit through a goose. anymovement in the hide should also be minimal, even though you are behind a net- or should be. pigeons eyesite is very good! they will veer away if something is wrong, remember it is there life they are trying to protect so they are very cunning. like someone has already said, your best bet is too get out there and practise everything from reconicance to fieldcraft!

 

hope that helps

 

adam