Double R
9 posts
Mar 01, 2007
11:07 AM
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Hey Guys, I was just wondering if it mattered what color
flag you use, to get your Birmingham Rollers to fly higher. Does the color of the flag make a differance?
YITS....Robby
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Tony Chavarria
Site Publisher
1194 posts
Mar 01, 2007
11:10 AM
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Makes no difference. I have used both yellow and red. Both colors get them into the air just as quick as you can wave that thing.
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FLY ON! Tony Chavarria
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chandlerTX
43 posts
Mar 01, 2007
11:16 AM
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I tied an old yellow shirt to the end of the pole. It has worked great for me. I also lay it on top of the kit box for twenty minutes to try and keep the early landing birds from landing. If they see it on the kit box, they know they will be flagged back up. Chad
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Tony Chavarria
Site Publisher
1196 posts
Mar 01, 2007
11:20 AM
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Yeah Scott, looks real cool and professional throwing that bag of rocks at your pigeons! LOL
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FLY ON! Tony Chavarria
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Tony Chavarria
Site Publisher
1197 posts
Mar 01, 2007
11:22 AM
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Hey Chad, I never thought of placing it onto the kitbox after I get them up. Thanks for that tip!
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FLY ON! Tony Chavarria
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MCCORMICKLOFTS
1233 posts
Mar 01, 2007
11:27 AM
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Eight foot long PVC pipe and a black plastic bag as a flag, scares the crap of them, and anyone who isn't ready for it. Bonus--Super cheap.
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motherlodelofts
1501 posts
Mar 01, 2007
11:33 AM
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You don't throw it "at" them LOL , and be careful of the tree's , I have one in the front yard that has been there for three years.
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Double R
10 posts
Mar 01, 2007
11:58 AM
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Thanks Guys, I have been using an old white plastic
feed sack, glued to the end of a 8 foot 1X2. I thought about changing to red if that would work better (guess not)so thanks again.
YITS....Robby
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Velo99
957 posts
Mar 01, 2007
4:11 PM
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10 foot x 1 inch galvanized pole. I stick a feed sack on it,hold it really high over my head and rattle the pole back and forth in the sack "popping" it on the sides of the bag. Works pretty well. As the season drags on one should have to use the pole less and less. If I have to use it in the winter someone is probably gonna lose his head.
If you have to use it pretty often you might rethink your training methods.
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V99
Good spinners don`t always
make good breeders.
http://www.bluedotloft.50megs.com
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luis
204 posts
Mar 01, 2007
8:29 PM
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I now use pvc pipe poles wich attach to each other as tall as the telephone pole,in case they decide to land there.The 1st attachement has the red flag on it.Pretty funny sight seeing me wave that freaking huge thing to keep my birds from landing on the poles or wires!!
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Tony Chavarria
Site Publisher
1202 posts
Mar 01, 2007
8:56 PM
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Sounds like some of you guys are trying to compensate for something with those long poles! LOL
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FLY ON! Tony Chavarria
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bman
242 posts
Mar 02, 2007
6:51 AM
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Am I missing something.After three or four flights the YB's
come out of the kit box flying,no flag needed.Old birds never need flagging.
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Ron
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ArlenS
35 posts
Mar 02, 2007
11:29 AM
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Luis,
Could you please describe the method you use to attach the PVC poles together to get a longer pole? Not for me of course, my pole is fine. I have a friend who would like a longer pole. Thanks!
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Missouri-Flyer
306 posts
Mar 02, 2007
12:48 PM
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3/4 pvc, 10' lengths attached with 3/4 pvc couplers..That will get ya as high as you want or need to go..Jerry
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Last Edited by on Mar 02, 2007 12:48 PM
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Steve_uk
98 posts
Mar 02, 2007
3:07 PM
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Never had to use a flag with the rollers there born to fly but ive had to use a flag on the dewlaps ive found a high visibility vest tied to the washing line pole works a treat.
Steve.....
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old guy
23 posts
Mar 02, 2007
3:32 PM
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I have a flag from Tony that I use to kick the stubborn ones out of the kit box andI have a light weight telescoping fishing pole that extends to 16 feet. I bought it at Cabellas for about 13 dollars. I tape a small part of a black plastic bag to the end and it works great to chase any birds off the loft or to keep young birds from landing if I want to keep them up for a while longer. I have to be careful to avoid hitting low flying airplanes.
Wayne
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