What's with all the shoes? You planning on "re-sole-ing" the thing? Seriously, I'd pull off the fake grass and sew netting onto the top. that way, you can insert bunches of the grass that'll surround the blind, allowing it to blend in much more effectively than the synthetic stuff. What I"m seeing in the photo is something basically shiny, and that's not what you want!!
The firsthing we did with layout blinds was "mud" them up to take the shine off the covering. When dry, sweep excess dried mud off. Carry scissors, knife and/or garden clippers with you when you arrive at your spot an extra 30 minutes earlier than you planned. Use what ever local vegetation, weave it into the straps in a way that breaks up the silhouette and outline (shadow) of the blind.
Will be mudding. Will be weathering. Will be adding natural from nearby but not next to hunt area. Damn Alex, you think I'm a moron? You should see what we hunted out of last year. Jeez.
Looking good, Ed - you're taking the right approach. And a layout blind/other outdoor gear in a living room looks perfectly normal to this old bachelor (though mine usually dried-out in the dining room on an easy-to-clean tile floor, which is why I never replaced all of the oak furnishings that left during the divorce . . .). Carry-on.
Hard core Mancave layout blind in Max-5, haven't used it yet but it is simple, roomy and stout. Heavy, 22 pounds. Does not convert to backpack, so it's bulky.
Avery killer weed 5 color all terrain kit, 5 pounds of this fake grass, 5 colors, blend as you wish. I'm going dark down, medium middle and light up and using the 2 gap colors to spot blend.
Will need some mudding and weathering to get that field mess look.
Ed, your blind is looking awesome but I strongly recommend you consider the placement. Only thing that'sgoing to be attracted to it in its current placement is a spark.
Looks good, Ed! We'll just hook it up to the truck and drag it down a logging road to take the shine off.
And to the nay-sayers, Ed and I frequently shot easy limits before 9am in his living room last season. All we did was set up a kiddie pool, open the windows and hide behind the couch. Feel free to contact either one of us regarding lease availability.
Looks good, Ed! We'll just hook it up to the truck and drag it down a logging road to take the shine off.
And to the nay-sayers, Ed and I frequently shot easy limits before 9am in his living room last season. All we did was set up a kiddie pool, open the windows and hide behind the couch. Feel free to contact either one of us regarding lease availability.
If you guys ever decide to head this way, I can provide couches, cots/floor space & even throw-in a portable layout blind & deeks so you can pack light. Hank doesn't like water, however . . .
You folks are welcome at the Man Cavern any old time! It's outdoor gear & grill rich, luxury poor, comfortable & lived-in, although Hank will eventually drive you nuts, spoiled little attention-hoarding creature that he has become (I'd have it no other way.).
And remember, winter steelhead fishing and duck hunting require either real stupidity or significant insanity. The only difference is the tool they hold in their hand.
But both are easier to endure than wandering through a mall while your significant other shops (I've been free of that particular agony for many years, but malls still scare me . . .).
Get some mud on that thing. Your gonna hate that five pounds of grass when its soaking wet packing out deeks and a limit of birds unless you have a cart though.
And remember, winter steelhead fishing and duck hunting require either real stupidity or significant insanity. The only difference is the tool they hold in their hand.
Not on the subject but a friend's wife gave him a guided gear trip for tarpon today and I've been invited along. I told the guy that I've caught my tarpon and he can have all of those we hook, if any. He said "Are you sure, you really don't want to catch one?". (He's never caught one). I told him that when he's kneeling on the deck, crying because his arms hurt from fighting fish, then I'll give him a break but not before.
I don't do brute fish anymore.
I guess it is on subject, I would rather gear fish for tarpon in the sun and warm breeze than prep equipment to go lay out in the cold rain hoping a mentally challenged common merganser will swing near the decoys. And don't you sorry bastarts tell me you wouldn't shoot it, either.
In addition to some great hunting memories in store for you in that blind, Ed, I envision some wonderful naps similar to what I experienced in mine over the years. On cold, slow days I'd just invite Maggie inside & she'd function well in the role of dog heater.
And remember, winter steelhead fishing and duck hunting require either real stupidity or significant insanity. The only difference is the tool they hold in their hand.
Karl, this is THE most profound statement I've ever seen... My hat's off to you! (and all you guys who want to give the dual insanity a go, hold this statement close to your hearts!)
But both are easier to endure than wandering through a mall while your significant other shops (I've been free of that particular agony for many years, but malls still scare me . . .).
Well, there WAS that . . . but . . . the lingerie departed with the oak furnishings 15 years ago. The budget was then redirected toward fishing gear & guns. I'm quite content with that.
And remember, winter steelhead fishing and duck hunting require real stupidity or significant insanity. The only difference is what the tool is holding in their hand.
Looks like the Christmas Goose dropped in a little early!
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