Gjmash83 Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Hi I am wanting to make a duck decoy mother line where can I buy all the stuff that I need to make it cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchie the white hunter Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 tidepool have an ebay shop they are good they do full sets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 If you want to make your own, there a a few tips here... http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/215154-motherline-tide-rig-should-i-buy-one-or-make-one/ http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/131354-decoying-duck/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Ebay 100ft 5mm paracord £6 cannoe ancor £7 Stainles swivels £2 Stainless Size 6 snap clips £2 electrial cable(extenshion)winder £4 Use whatever droper you use on your singles. cable ties Not tested or finished mine yet,but this is what i will be using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geth25182889 Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 i got 3 x 20m length packs of para cord from the poundshop, an electric cable winder from wilkos for £2.99, 2 x packs of 8 small carabiners from the boyes for £1.99, and i have 2 x 10oz sea grip leads on the end as an anchor. these can be bought from most good tackle shops for around 3 quid each (i make my own though). -firstly just tie loops in the line for each decoy. the individual decoy strings can be attached quickly andf easily on and off the mother line as you wind it in or out via the carabiner clips. the carabiners also weight down the mother line a little bit under each decoy making it safer for muttley to swim around them. - the leads are attached to the end of the line with a cable tie. this is so if the weights get snagged on the bottom in the tide and you cant retreive them, the cable tie will break and leave the weights behind. you will then get your decoys back. - the electrical winder is light and strong and lets you wind your motherline up tangle free. another tip is to buy ponytail hair bands from the poundshop and clip one to the carabiner on the bottom of each decoy. you can then wrap the decoy cord around the bottom of the decoy and pull the hair band over the head or neck of the decoy to keep the cord tangle free when they are all in your bag. i was lucky and came across a pack of 50 brown and green hair bands in my local poundshop. in total i think my motherline setup cost less than £15 and i use it with 6 teal, 4 wigeon and 4 mallard decoys. i will post some pictures of it soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Ebay 100ft 5mm paracord £6 cannoe ancor £7 Stainles swivels £2 Stainless Size 6 snap clips £2 electrial cable(extenshion)winder £4 Use whatever droper you use on your singles. cable ties Not tested or finished mine yet,but this is what i will be using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Tried paracord, it dont sink wich is an issue at some times and ok on others. Proper clips and sinking rope make it a doddle. Tidepool or Cabalas. Cabalas better if you want bulk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Tried paracord, it dont sink wich is an issue at some times and ok on others. Proper clips and sinking rope make it a doddle. Tidepool or Cabalas. Cabalas better if you want bulk Mine sinks now just leave the weights on the end of the droppers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 paracord sinks well enough in the location of the deek using the large s/s longline clips sold as motherline clips. However the ends can still float or if you leave a fair amount between deeks. Is the surfing issue any worse leaving weights on? Aqua and suction keel deeks don't surf regardless of tide and are way lighter to carry, i am looking to loose the lead weights on my sepparates also currently as i have formulated another cunning plan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Dont post up on a forum as you may find your idea forsale on ebay. They do surf in full flow but now put in slack water. If I find some suction decks I may buy some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Dont post up on a forum as you may find your idea forsale on ebay. They do surf in full flow but now put in slack water. If I find some suction decks I may buy some. Carry light from sportplas have the aquakeel, they are all we need as the only downside to them is you cant chuck them out as they dont self right so no problem on flashes or tide and a lot lighter per dozen without weighted keels. they become more secure the faster the flow. suction keel sit better on the mud and vegitation at low water though, you have to carve a groove for aquakeel or they sit on thier sides. Hey my lips are sealed, need to test it yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 Ebay 100ft 5mm paracord £6 cannoe ancor £7 Stainles swivels £2 Stainless Size 6 snap clips £2 electrial cable(extenshion)winder £4 Use whatever droper you use on your singles. cable ties Not tested or finished mine yet,but this is what i will be using. Just sent for some of these as my cheap cheap ones have rusted and the chrome it sticks in your finger when its cold trying to unhook them, as it did last Friday morning and I just gave up and pulled the lot in and chucked them all in the bag in a tangle Stainless is the way forward, thanks for the tip Regards H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Cheap washing line. Stuff I use is green and sinks no problem. 3mm crimps to lock the swivels in place and 5mm to form loops for grip leads or extending. Also use the same washing line to make Texas rigs for pond use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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