Deke numbers for duck whackin?

  • mallard_militia
    Fulton County, Illinois
    Posts: 1108
    September 14, 2006 at 2:12 pm #212804

    How many dekes are you guys thinking out putting out early part of the season? I think the birds catch on pretty quick to 2-3 dozen mallards and a mojo or two. I was thinking about going large early season. I have 13 dozen mallard dekes and I think I am not going to be afraid to use them. Last season I generally used around 4 dozen at any one time with 2 or 3 spinners and a bag of rocks.

    Early season, they are still in smaller groups. Has anyone tried large numbers of dekes early part of the season?

    gundez-71
    South Minnesota
    Posts: 675
    September 14, 2006 at 2:52 pm #20569

    Double M, We usually waited until MEA weekend before putting out a large set of BOLOCKS. How many Bolocks did you have to set out to get your suzy you are taking as your bride saturday?

    Gundy

    gundez-71
    South Minnesota
    Posts: 675
    September 14, 2006 at 2:52 pm #478686

    Double M, We usually waited until MEA weekend before putting out a large set of BOLOCKS. How many Bolocks did you have to set out to get your suzy you are taking as your bride saturday?

    Gundy

    erick
    Grand Meadow, MN
    Posts: 3213
    September 14, 2006 at 2:54 pm #20570

    I HAVE FOUND IN LOW PRESSURE AREAS I HUNT EARLY HUGE SPREADS WORK GREAT GETTING THERE ATTENTION USUALLY HAVE THEM IN POCKETS OF GROUPS 8 TO 12 PER GROUPS WITH VARIOUS EARLY SEASON SPECIES AND MORE HEN THEN FULL GREENHEAD DEKES….BUT I HAVE ALSO FOUND IN THE RIVER IN HIGH PRESSURED AREAS WITH EVERYONE BRINGING THE WAREHOUSE SPREAD I HAVE USED 6 OR 12 DECOYS NOT DOZEN BUT JUST 6 OR 12 IN A SMALL BACK POCKET OF WATER AWAY FROM THE MAIN SUICIDE LINES AND HAD SUCCESS TOO…JUST MY 2 CENTS BUT KINDA WHAT I HAVE NOTICED IN TIME OUT

    erick
    Grand Meadow, MN
    Posts: 3213
    September 14, 2006 at 2:54 pm #478687

    I HAVE FOUND IN LOW PRESSURE AREAS I HUNT EARLY HUGE SPREADS WORK GREAT GETTING THERE ATTENTION USUALLY HAVE THEM IN POCKETS OF GROUPS 8 TO 12 PER GROUPS WITH VARIOUS EARLY SEASON SPECIES AND MORE HEN THEN FULL GREENHEAD DEKES….BUT I HAVE ALSO FOUND IN THE RIVER IN HIGH PRESSURED AREAS WITH EVERYONE BRINGING THE WAREHOUSE SPREAD I HAVE USED 6 OR 12 DECOYS NOT DOZEN BUT JUST 6 OR 12 IN A SMALL BACK POCKET OF WATER AWAY FROM THE MAIN SUICIDE LINES AND HAD SUCCESS TOO…JUST MY 2 CENTS BUT KINDA WHAT I HAVE NOTICED IN TIME OUT

    david_scott
    Twin Cities
    Posts: 2946
    September 14, 2006 at 2:58 pm #20571

    Unless something has changed(MN), you cant use motorized spinning wing decoys in the beginning of the season. You can use shakers and prop propelled(no moving parts above the water).

    I have used as many a 120 decoys in the early season, and as few as 4. The larger spread does bring in a few more birds, but not enough to make me want to pick up decoys all afternoon until I have to in the late season.

    I think I am going to try something new this year.. put 2 swimming decoys out and a shaker for the 1st couple weeks… and leave the duck call in the truck.

    Now if we can figure out how to have all the want-to-be champion duck callers understand that 35 different people hail calling at the same time does not attract ducks.

    david_scott
    Twin Cities
    Posts: 2946
    September 14, 2006 at 2:58 pm #478689

    Unless something has changed(MN), you cant use motorized spinning wing decoys in the beginning of the season. You can use shakers and prop propelled(no moving parts above the water).

    I have used as many a 120 decoys in the early season, and as few as 4. The larger spread does bring in a few more birds, but not enough to make me want to pick up decoys all afternoon until I have to in the late season.

    I think I am going to try something new this year.. put 2 swimming decoys out and a shaker for the 1st couple weeks… and leave the duck call in the truck.

    Now if we can figure out how to have all the want-to-be champion duck callers understand that 35 different people hail calling at the same time does not attract ducks.

    fishinallday
    Montrose Mn
    Posts: 2101
    September 14, 2006 at 3:12 pm #20574

    I agree with all of the above posts. I have made an effort the past couple years to down size and get off the beaten path for the opener. (And first couple weeks.) This year I will set no more than 12 dekes. Most will probably be teal with a few Mallards mixed in.

    I will also be leaving the call in the truck! I don’t think there will be a lack of call going opening morning.

    And as I’ve said in other posts I will no longer hunt over my ROBO ducks. (For the Most part.) We had better luck in High pressure areas without them last year. I feel the birds a becoming conditioned to some degree. Just my .10.

    fishinallday
    Montrose Mn
    Posts: 2101
    September 14, 2006 at 3:12 pm #478702

    I agree with all of the above posts. I have made an effort the past couple years to down size and get off the beaten path for the opener. (And first couple weeks.) This year I will set no more than 12 dekes. Most will probably be teal with a few Mallards mixed in.

    I will also be leaving the call in the truck! I don’t think there will be a lack of call going opening morning.

    And as I’ve said in other posts I will no longer hunt over my ROBO ducks. (For the Most part.) We had better luck in High pressure areas without them last year. I feel the birds a becoming conditioned to some degree. Just my .10.

    jeweler
    Wisconsin
    Posts: 543
    September 14, 2006 at 4:57 pm #20579

    I have tried many different approaches and A LOT of dekes works for me. The more the marrier. Are you going to go to a party with only 3 or 4 people or are you going to go to a party with 100+??????????? That is my .02$ Works for me.

    jeweler
    Wisconsin
    Posts: 543
    September 14, 2006 at 4:57 pm #478768

    I have tried many different approaches and A LOT of dekes works for me. The more the marrier. Are you going to go to a party with only 3 or 4 people or are you going to go to a party with 100+??????????? That is my .02$ Works for me.

    Jake
    Muddy Corn Field
    Posts: 2493
    September 14, 2006 at 5:14 pm #20580

    Quote:

    you cant use motorized spinning wing decoys in the beginning of the season. You can use shakers and prop propelled(no moving parts above the water).

    You might want to check on that Dave…….Pretty sure the law states No MOTORIZED decoys (no mention of spinning wings)……I would assume that includes swimmers and shakers.

    personally, I love to hunt those early season woodies in the trees with 5-6 dekes…….picking out the purdy colored drakes is fun and challenging when they come zipping in and out of the trees.

    Jake
    Muddy Corn Field
    Posts: 2493
    September 14, 2006 at 5:14 pm #478777

    Quote:

    you cant use motorized spinning wing decoys in the beginning of the season. You can use shakers and prop propelled(no moving parts above the water).

    You might want to check on that Dave…….Pretty sure the law states No MOTORIZED decoys (no mention of spinning wings)……I would assume that includes swimmers and shakers.

    personally, I love to hunt those early season woodies in the trees with 5-6 dekes…….picking out the purdy colored drakes is fun and challenging when they come zipping in and out of the trees.

    fishinallday
    Montrose Mn
    Posts: 2101
    September 20, 2006 at 4:51 pm #20997

    The decision has been made!
    LOTS OF DEKES THIS YEAR!!!!!

    fishinallday
    Montrose Mn
    Posts: 2101
    September 20, 2006 at 4:51 pm #480752

    The decision has been made!
    LOTS OF DEKES THIS YEAR!!!!!

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