What is this?

: What is this?; This was hanging on the wall inside of a restaraunt near some fishing equipment. I asked the waitress what it was. She had no idea. Nor did the manager. So now this picture is just being put here for a question. I believe some fisherman might know.; Created by: Dudley.; Tools Used: Kodak 710, HP photoshop; Created on: Feb 2007; Image Views: 171; Average Views per Day: 0.3; Image Number: 35180

Comments:

Dud from Louisiana on Apr 5, 2007 at 5:02 PM said:

Thanks Alan!

Alan (Bubbalinn) from Golden Valley, Arizona on Apr 4, 2007 at 11:12 AM said:

It is for sure a clay pigeon thrower. The rope looking part is a covered spring. After placing the clay pigeon on the end you turn the end making the spring stretch. It has a light catch that when snapped the spring helps throw the pigeon like a Frisbee. I have one in my shop, but no idea where it is.

Dudley from Louisiana on Apr 4, 2007 at 10:57 AM said:

Thanks Alandra!! Now to answer Evelyn's question to the best of my ability. A clay pigeon is a disc shaped object used for target shooting. It is made of an easily breakable material, some clay of some sort.The pigeon would be inserted into the metal area where the angle is open. It would be tightened down with the rope. When the pigeon is tossed by quick movement of the stick, then the rope is released and the pigeon flies so another person can shoot at it. I hope I explained and did not make the waters more muddy.

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Apr 2, 2007 at 1:42 AM said:

nice to hear that, Dud, someone with my own way of thinking :)

Dudley from Louisiana on Feb 24, 2007 at 3:14 PM said:

I think that could be right. It could be a clay pigeon thrower. Thanks. I really never got into shooting. My Dad and his friend shot ducks. I shot up in the air away from the ducks, the one time I was taken duck hunting. I then yelled fly ducks fly. I didn't mind eating them. I just was not going to kill one.

donwrob from Ohio on Feb 23, 2007 at 10:51 AM said:

Well, I'm not quite willing to admit I'm a redneck...lol. But I think you got the right answer Alex, I'm with you. Cool shot Dudley. Don

Evelyn on Feb 22, 2007 at 11:37 PM said:

A clay pigeon WHAT???? How in the world could that thing throw something?

Whittler from Maine on Feb 22, 2007 at 12:35 PM said:

Every "Redneck" that goes to a gravel pit to shoot,knows that is a clay pigeon thrower.

Evelyn on Feb 22, 2007 at 11:15 AM said:

It looks like a self beating billy club to me.....

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