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Re: Pop-up/hub blinds [Re: Zagman] #8130093
04/28/24 02:37 PM
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Only good for bow hunting If you can shoot sitting down. Now with a cross bow your good to go.


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Re: Pop-up/hub blinds [Re: Zagman] #8130106
04/28/24 04:10 PM
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Can teach someone like ol country Cletus about coyote trapping but can't figure out a turkey blind... Haha

Re: Pop-up/hub blinds [Re: GREENCOUNTYPETE] #8130144
04/28/24 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by GREENCOUNTYPETE
maybe I am missing something

we have 2 blinds

both have a eye bolt on each side and one on the top

a loop of paracord on each eye bolt grab the corner and pull quick on the cord to set up

to take down if you get everything out you can pop them in about the same

if you are short popping the roof from the inside can help

if you stake 2 sides by the cord attached to the eye bolt you could just pull on the other two sides and it would be almost like when you have 2 people

I never staked but tied to small trees

on the take down pop the 2 walls opposite the door and the roof as you step out the door

it is easier and faster with 2 people

I have a Baronnet like you describe and am always setting it up or taking it down solo. Yes, it can be done but it can also be a PITA. Last week I set it up in the dark and one set of the crossbars that pop out had torn out at the hub and the ends had come out of the pockets at all 4 corners. I managed to get them back in and functional but it will likely come apart again when I take it down,

Glad someone posted the link to the Lucy Blinds. I might have to try one of those. Sure looks a lot simpler to set up and take down.


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Re: Pop-up/hub blinds [Re: Zagman] #8130246
04/28/24 09:09 PM
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Rhino blinds are good too. Simple , only takes minute or two to pop up and take down

Re: Pop-up/hub blinds [Re: walleyed] #8130253
04/28/24 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by walleyed
Originally Posted by Zagman
Love them for turkeys, hate taking them down....

Mine are all currently Muddy blinds.......middle of the road, I'd guess, price-wise.

Anyone make a hub blind that ACTUALLY is easy to take down? I mean, that more times than not you get it folded up right on the first try??

I am losing confidence in taking them down and fear I will start just leaving them out there!

Zagman


Real men don't use blinds.......They hunker down in the bushes !!!

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Walleyed,you are exactly right!

Re: Pop-up/hub blinds [Re: Zagman] #8130285
04/28/24 10:57 PM
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Blinds are a great way to introduce kids or grandkids to outdoor activities,


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Re: Pop-up/hub blinds [Re: Zagman] #8130286
04/28/24 10:57 PM
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try a lightweight ghillie suit.

Re: Pop-up/hub blinds [Re: Flint Hill fur] #8130295
04/28/24 11:21 PM
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How much do the Lucky blinds cost?

Who sells them or do you purchase direct
No prices on there website unless I’ve missed them

Re: Pop-up/hub blinds [Re: Thumb Catcher] #8130370
04/29/24 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Thumb Catcher
How much do the Lucky blinds cost?

Who sells them or do you purchase direct
No prices on there website unless I’ve missed them

You missed them. You did not scroll down far enough. They are spendy.

It appears they are sold direct by the manufacturer in the thumb of MI so spendy plus shipping for the vast majority of us just to get our hands on one.

They do talk about some of the materials used but leave out some pertinent info IMO. ie., they do not say where they are manufactured. They also do not list the weight of any of their models. I guess they want you to call for that info.

Testimonials but no mention of warranty, UV resistance etc.....

Would be nice if their website provided a little more info.


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Re: Pop-up/hub blinds [Re: Thumb Catcher] #8130371
04/29/24 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Thumb Catcher
How much do the Lucky blinds cost?

Who sells them or do you purchase direct
No prices on there website unless I’ve missed them

I contacted Lucky blinds and Bought a Custom one about $ 398 back 10 years or more


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Re: Pop-up/hub blinds [Re: Zagman] #8130374
04/29/24 08:30 AM
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Contact Lucky's Hunting Blinds
Address
4025 N Ubly Rd
Ubly, MI 48475

Service Area
Nationwide

Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday, By Appointment Only

Phone
(989) 214-0130

Email
bobperuski@gmail.


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Re: Pop-up/hub blinds [Re: Zagman] #8130375
04/29/24 08:36 AM
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Have anyone used a blind that compares with Lucky blinds in set up and take down chararistics plus easy to hunt out of?????


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Re: Pop-up/hub blinds [Re: Zagman] #8130380
04/29/24 08:52 AM
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I've never tried to put my blind back in the bag it came in but it lays flat easy enough and I just keep it on a shelf. I put it up about July and take it down about December. Its the spot I have in a fence row to sit in on days where sitting in the wind rain or snow doesn't sound like much fun. You get older and start appreciate being dry and out of the wind. I use a Cintas rug for a floor. Probably obvious for you guys but I found the trick to a blind is not to open all four sides. If you can see through it then it doesn't hide your movement. Its better to back it up against something and to put your back toward the least likely way something will come in. I usually make that the door, sit up against that wall with a black background, and then I can unzip the zipper a peep hole amount and not be paranoid something is behind me. The nets on the other three openings work well to break you up too. Somewhere on my phone I have a pic of the back of a does ear at about 7 yards. Anyway I like having a blind setup ready to go. Good spot to send my kid and you don't have to sit in it if you don't want, its easy to walk by and sit somewhere else if thats the mood of the day.

Re: Pop-up/hub blinds [Re: OhioBoy] #8130383
04/29/24 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by OhioBoy
I've never tried to put my blind back in the bag it came in but it lays flat easy enough and I just keep it on a shelf. I put it up about July and take it down about December. Its the spot I have in a fence row to sit in on days where sitting in the wind or rain doesn't sound like much fun. You get older and start appreciate being dry and out of the wind. I use a Cintas rug for a floor. Probably obvious for you guys but I found the trick to a blind is not to open all four sides. If you can see through it then it doesn't hide your movement. Its better to back it up against something and to put your back toward the least likely way something will come in. I usually make that the door, sit up against that wall with a black background, and then I can unzip the zipper a peep hole amount and not be paranoid something is behind me. The nets on the other three openings work well to break you up too. Somewhere on my phone I have a pic of the back of a does ear at about 7 yards. Anyway I like having a blind setup ready to go. Good spot to send my kid and you don't have to sit in it if you don't want, its easy to walk by and sit somewhere else if thats the mood of the day.

Lots of truth in this^^^


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Re: Pop-up/hub blinds [Re: Zagman] #8130524
04/29/24 03:18 PM
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I have a couple that are made by Barronett. They’re very simple to set up and take down. They’re also big enough to comfortably draw a bow.


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Re: Pop-up/hub blinds [Re: Zagman] #8130772
04/30/24 06:35 AM
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Lucky does have a website but you cannot order from there..........they ask you to call the owner, Bob,

I did.....and was surprised they were making these in the 90's.......it seems, even before Double Bull. I thought DB created the category, maybe not.

Super nice guy, took a lot of his time with questions......in the end, I will have a two-man in hand this week and probably try it this weekend.......and I'll report back my honest findings........on paper, it looks to be the ticket.

I think the hub blind challenges get down to the manufacturer......I rarely had issues with my DB's.......on take down. But I bought four Muddy's on sale at Gander Mountain when they were going out of biz........they were 50% off, so I figured why not. They go up EASY.......take down is tricky at best. If you don't get the hubs to line up just right, you just wont get a completely folded up blind to carry out, put in the Gator, etc. LET ALONE get back in the bag (if you wanted to do that)

Just like coyotes, I go where the turkeys are.....and in MANY cases, a great set-up spot is right in the middle of a field with NO cover around you..........and a turkey will walk right into the blind that was NOT there yesterday, unlike whitetails that usually need a little time. And yes, on occasion, I will use them in the rain. But, for me, 95% of blind use for turks is for strategic set-up vs. comfort.......OR if I am guiding a young person who is new at it, a blind can cover up a lot of mistakes, movement, noises, etc.

They are wonderful tools.....I highly recommend them, if you have the means...........

MZ


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Re: Pop-up/hub blinds [Re: Zagman] #8130774
04/30/24 06:45 AM
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Good Deal^^^ You'll love it


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Re: Pop-up/hub blinds [Re: Zagman] #8130933
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