Duck decoys??

  • bigpike
    Posts: 6259
    November 17, 2008 at 8:34 pm #722812

    Dipsy divers and straight line trolling, you can only have 1 line per man up there so I like to get the bait away from the boat by adjusting the dipsy 1 left, 1 right and throw a straight line deep diver off the back if we have a third guy with us. J plugs have been very good to us recently but Nipigon is a very good spoon lake also, I have wanted to vertical jig them but we always did good trolling plus its a nice diversion for us from casting our arms off for pike and handling alot of pike. For the most part once we are set up its sit back and wait for the action, maybe changing lures if something is hot, we take turns per fish no matter who’s rod because alot of times it can be that one magic lure. Nipigon has its own special regs- like it is completely barbless and the walleye does not open until the second weekend in June so depending on when we go walleye might not even be part of our itinerary, also Nipigon is a world class brook trout fishery.

    whittsend
    Posts: 2389
    November 1, 2013 at 1:58 pm #213482

    Considering upgrading to a small flock of realistic looking dekes and putting some older ones into retirement…

    For floaters, who makes the most realistic looking Canadas? How about mallards/puddlers and/or divers?

    Opinions appreciated!

    deertracker
    Posts: 9231
    November 1, 2013 at 3:25 pm #133502

    I think Greenhead Gear Does the best job of realism throughout their entire line. I also like the G&H super magnum divers for Cans and Bills but not their Redheads. Their Cans heads should be a little longer but don’t think its really a big deal. Final Approach also look great throughout most of their line but never seen on in person. I especially like the look of the FA Woodies, Cans, widgeon, Teal and Pintail. I might add some FA next season. Not sure about Geese.
    DT

    deertracker
    Posts: 9231
    November 1, 2013 at 3:30 pm #133503

    Just looked on the Cabelas website. FA doesn’t get the best reviews.
    DT

    Justin Laack
    Austin,mn
    Posts: 478
    November 2, 2013 at 2:17 am #133521

    If you can swing it gundog decoys get my vote. Check them out on Facebook. Made right here in Minnesota. No cookie cutter decoys from Steve, and no need to have a big spread when you run them either. Double layered fully flocked. He will be taking orders here soon for next years decoy run. I believe gwt and widgeon are being added to the lineup aswell.

    Justin Laack
    Austin,mn
    Posts: 478
    November 3, 2013 at 2:11 am #133534

    Sorry can also try gundogdecoys.com or go to fishing minnesota, go to the waterfowl section and scroll down to homemade gear, he has pictures on there. If not I can try and put some on here tomorrow when I can get on a computer instead of my phone

    deertracker
    Posts: 9231
    November 3, 2013 at 6:42 pm #133543

    Thats a link to his website. They look very nice.
    DT

    neusch303
    Posts: 539
    November 3, 2013 at 10:02 pm #133545

    Quote:

    Considering upgrading to a small flock of realistic looking dekes and putting some older ones into retirement…

    For floaters, who makes the most realistic looking Canadas? How about mallards/puddlers and/or divers?

    Opinions appreciated!

    Right before I got out of duck hunting I upgraded to quality decoys and went with quality over quantity. Retired a lot of my old stuff. GHG was the way I went. I liked them.

    jeff_jensen
    cassville ,wis
    Posts: 3053
    November 5, 2013 at 12:27 pm #133597

    Quote:

    Quote:

    Considering upgrading to a small flock of realistic looking dekes and putting some older ones into retirement…

    For floaters, who makes the most realistic looking Canadas? How about mallards/puddlers and/or divers?

    Opinions appreciated!

    Right before I got out of duck hunting I upgraded to quality decoys and went with quality over quantity. Retired a lot of my old stuff. GHG was the way I went. I liked them.

    GHG here too. We have tried to lighten up a little leaving the old dekes home and using good lookers. It’s paid off really well Just picked up a half doz.Avian X mallards in the backwater series, they look really good,especially the feeders

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