GriffMJ
10-08-2006, 10:18 PM
Hawking Lures
by M-J Hoods
After using many different types of lure I have settled on a design that I think is practical, uniform and simulates the shape and size of the average game bird. Because of the "uniform" shape and colour of the lures the transition between the two types, the "Retrieve lure" and the "Throw Lure", is easy and not "something new". The wings are attached in such a way to encourage spinning in the air and the lures are fully padded for safe footing and binding.
http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/Clients/ThrowLure/TL15.JPG
http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/Clients/ThrowLure/TL16.JPG
The Retrieve Lure:
This is weighted perfectly at 4 1/2 oz without wings and food and just over 5oz fully loaded. The wings are attached in such a way that it will spin ..... making it a more attractive and will always land on the floor with a wing upwards for a good plucking session. The food placement is in the centre of the lure with easy access .
The Throw Lure:
Designed to encourage "waiting on" and Stooping, footing and binding to rising game. Wait until the falcon has taken a pitch slightly up wind ... then throw the lure at a high angle down wind so the lure makes a big arc.... watch the falcon stoop in from position and try and hit it. You will find that the falcon will stand on it in the same way that she would on real prey and eat from the head positioned food an then start a plucking session on the wings. The weight of the Throw lure is enough to prevent carrying and also simulates the average weight of the prey species. The weight inserts are placed in the top middle of the lure and fixed in place so there is no movement within .... there is approx 1 1/2 inches of thick padding either side of the weights for extra safety to the falcons feet.
Tiercel = 13oz Throw Lure (Can be made to customer weight specifications)
Falcon = 1lb Throw Lure (Can be made to customer weight specifications)
All lures are tooled for a feather effect on the main body and also to aid binding. The padding used within the lure is rot proof and the leather is easily wiped clean. The lures are hand stitched and the "stress" points of the lures have been strengthened with nylon webbing inserts to prevent eyelets from pulling away from the leather. The stitching is "Barbour" Terko Nylon and will not rot and all edges of the lures are bevelled off to soften and prevent any "sharp" edges exposed to the feet of the falcon.
** When attaching the wings to the Throw Lure make sure that two cable ties are used on each wing. Also make sure that the cable ties are "Loose" and not tightened up.
Please state by e-mail your choice of Lure Colour :- Game (as above), Crow & Magpie (Black) or Mallard (extra £10)
TL01 (Throw Lure)
£35 plus P&P £3.50
TL02 (Throw Lure Hardwood Peg)
£10 plus P&P £2
RL01 (Retrieve Lure)
£25 plus P&P £3.50
by M-J Hoods
After using many different types of lure I have settled on a design that I think is practical, uniform and simulates the shape and size of the average game bird. Because of the "uniform" shape and colour of the lures the transition between the two types, the "Retrieve lure" and the "Throw Lure", is easy and not "something new". The wings are attached in such a way to encourage spinning in the air and the lures are fully padded for safe footing and binding.
http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/Clients/ThrowLure/TL15.JPG
http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/Clients/ThrowLure/TL16.JPG
The Retrieve Lure:
This is weighted perfectly at 4 1/2 oz without wings and food and just over 5oz fully loaded. The wings are attached in such a way that it will spin ..... making it a more attractive and will always land on the floor with a wing upwards for a good plucking session. The food placement is in the centre of the lure with easy access .
The Throw Lure:
Designed to encourage "waiting on" and Stooping, footing and binding to rising game. Wait until the falcon has taken a pitch slightly up wind ... then throw the lure at a high angle down wind so the lure makes a big arc.... watch the falcon stoop in from position and try and hit it. You will find that the falcon will stand on it in the same way that she would on real prey and eat from the head positioned food an then start a plucking session on the wings. The weight of the Throw lure is enough to prevent carrying and also simulates the average weight of the prey species. The weight inserts are placed in the top middle of the lure and fixed in place so there is no movement within .... there is approx 1 1/2 inches of thick padding either side of the weights for extra safety to the falcons feet.
Tiercel = 13oz Throw Lure (Can be made to customer weight specifications)
Falcon = 1lb Throw Lure (Can be made to customer weight specifications)
All lures are tooled for a feather effect on the main body and also to aid binding. The padding used within the lure is rot proof and the leather is easily wiped clean. The lures are hand stitched and the "stress" points of the lures have been strengthened with nylon webbing inserts to prevent eyelets from pulling away from the leather. The stitching is "Barbour" Terko Nylon and will not rot and all edges of the lures are bevelled off to soften and prevent any "sharp" edges exposed to the feet of the falcon.
** When attaching the wings to the Throw Lure make sure that two cable ties are used on each wing. Also make sure that the cable ties are "Loose" and not tightened up.
Please state by e-mail your choice of Lure Colour :- Game (as above), Crow & Magpie (Black) or Mallard (extra £10)
TL01 (Throw Lure)
£35 plus P&P £3.50
TL02 (Throw Lure Hardwood Peg)
£10 plus P&P £2
RL01 (Retrieve Lure)
£25 plus P&P £3.50