snipe Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 Just joined a wildfowling club, which I am really excited about. However, I want to do my part when joining a friend by buying some decoys to add to the flock! I was wondering if anyone had experience, opinions etc. in regards to the FUD decoys as opposed to the Sillosocks? The FUD's are more expensive, but perhaps the expense is worth it? Any insight would be greatly appreciated please. Thanks a lot, Snipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Right&Left Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 Socks are ok for canada's as they are relatively easy to fool.... for Greys I would always opt for full bodied... however... FUD's are ok if you have a distance to walk... ask your mate what he would like in his pattern...... he may not appreciate socks in a full bodied patern as they may ruin the effect... next, learn how to call with a caller... good decoys need good calling... I recommend DJ callers and youtube for advice on calling Good hunting ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnybgood Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 I find the sillosocks excellent when the wind is right for all types of geese, especially under the moon i have about 50 of them along with "texas rag" decoys aswell! they work a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0146 Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 I have shot a lot of geese in Canada with socks. Plus really good calling. (not me!) Never used the FUD though. The socks really do work. I bought some mallard ones last season and had ducks drop straight into them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bad lindz Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 I have shot a lot of geese in Canada with socks. Plus really good calling. (not me!) Never used the FUD though. The socks really do work. I bought some mallard ones last season and had ducks drop straight into them. were they "steel or lead" socks ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bad lindz Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Sorry about that reply Steve I could not resist. I will be going out on some stubble in the morning. I have a mixture of 3 types of shell deks some in wobie sticks and some with head stick. I have some new `silly socks` that I am going to try if I can get the knots in the right place. Do they realy flap around as I am not sure about securing the wings out with a knot any sugestions Cheers, BBL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 I prefer shells with some on jerk lines, but if I were to buy either I would go for sox everytime as they add MOVEMENT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 (edited) Nearly all of the wildfowling DVD's I have seen, use shell decoys as does everyone I know who owns goose decoys. Havent seen the Sillo's in the flesh, so cant comment. The fuds look too small. Edited September 12, 2010 by chrispti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
left & right Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 For the Honkers i use a dozen of both F.U.D.s & sillosocks they look grate with the added movement of the sillosocks and with plenty of good calling its deadly on the stubbles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0146 Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 (edited) http://www.photoshop.com/accounts/c7277719...f2c303bd3bb43ba If the link works, these are my mallard sillo socks. Work a treat Edited September 19, 2010 by steve0146 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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