an0utdoorsman
Button Buck
Interested in getting a spinning wing decoy. I see a lot of negative reviews about them flaring ducks. Are they worth it or just stick to my Ripplers?
Spinning wing decoys... yes or no?
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TH80
Ten Pointer
My experience they work ok early but then seem to flare birds. Stick to having movement on the water seems to be more effective like a jerk rig. Spinners do seem to work pretty good on bluebills.
an0utdoorsman
Button Buck
That's why I have 3 ripplers, those jerk rigs are a pain in my rear. I applaud those that use them.
Mallard Cutter
Six Pointer
I used to run a jerk rig , especially later in the season. Spinners worked ok for me in the early season but I think they get wise to them. Last week of the season I’d run a two decoy jerk rig with no other decoys.
kahunter
Eight Pointer
Def get one. Can work great. Get one with a remote. Can turn on to get their attention and then off when they are in close. Or just off when you dont want it on anymore without going and getting it. Or back on when you see some teal or divers that tend to react better to a spinner most of the time than big ducks that will shy away at times, esp as the season goes on.
Jimbob78
Twelve Pointer
There aren’t any ducks in NC for them to flare. Deer hunting is much easier
an0utdoorsman
Button Buck
Do you guys think having any of those butt up decoys really matter (to simulate them feeding)? Someone stated it would be better if I included them in my spread.
Jimbob78
Twelve Pointer
I’ve seen a lot of pages from the herters catalog while hunting but couldn’t tell you they really helped or hurt. Those butt up ones can be more difficult to see though, and lend themselves to getting shot more often when swatting.
TH80
Ten Pointer
I don’t know that the butt up feeders help much. I think they look better to the hunter than they do to the ducks. If I was going to have a butt up feeder is spend the money and get a pulsater. I’ve hunted with guys that use those and they put out a lot motion.
an0utdoorsman
Button Buck
From my first successful hunt. I believe I was trying to put down a crippled drake. But know I'm concerned about spending 130$+ on an electronic decoy.
Jimbob78
Twelve Pointer
If all you lose duck hunting is $130, you’re doing something right
an0utdoorsman
Button Buck
Oh man. Don't say that.
Jimbob78
Twelve Pointer
The dog is the expensive part
an0utdoorsman
Button Buck
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Im actually looking forward to that part, eventually
TH80
Ten Pointer
That doesn’t look like a successful hunt
Jimbob78
Twelve Pointer
I know where some pups are
an0utdoorsman
Button Buck
Didn't realize it until a few days later. Hit none of the hollow ones. Of course I smash the one with the motor.
an0utdoorsman
Button Buck
That doesn’t look like a successful hunt
Didn't realize it until a few days later. Hit none of the hollow ones. Of course I smash the one with the motor.
TH80
Ten Pointer
I have never seen a decoy take that much of the load
an0utdoorsman
Button Buck
Put the decoy in the middle of my spread... and of course that's where they both landed.
an0utdoorsman
Button Buck
Info would be greatly appreciated
Jimbob78
Twelve Pointer
You’re supposed to shoot them before they land or get them up then shoot.
TH80
Ten Pointer
You might should have waited
JJWise
Twelve Pointer
I haven’t had much luck getting deer to come to my mojo
Jimbob78
Twelve Pointer
You didn’t have enough corn under it
an0utdoorsman
Button Buck
I'm learning
coachcornbread
Ten Pointer
If I’m diver hunting I’ll put it out every time. If I’m puddler hunting I’ll put it out at first light or if it’s overcast.
an0utdoorsman
Button Buck
They wouldn't get clogged in flooded timber/ fields?
Do it!
TH80
Ten Pointer
The guys I was with use them in timber but they did put them in open water. Just don't throw it out where the water is dirty like in grass and make sure the water is deep enough it doesn’t suck stuff off the bottom and you’d be fine.