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Are flock coated decoys worth the extra money?

Are flock coated decoys worth the extra money?

Pigeon decoys are flock coated to stop them glinting in the wet.


By Peter Theobald

Tuesday, 23 March 2010

Do you reckon flock coated decoys are worth the extra money, and if so why?

Pigeon shooting
PETER THEOBALD
To my mind, flock coated decoys are essential pieces of kit because they don't shine in bright weather, or when wet which means they're less likely than plain plastic decoys to scare incoming pigeons.

For that reason alone they're worth every penny of the extra you spend on them.

Nothing looks more unnatural to woodpigeons than decoys that twinkle in the sun or rain… and believe me the sharp eyes of a woodie will see the flashing glint of wet plastic from a long way away.



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