hatsanmad Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Hi all. Im new on the sight. Im just wandering what is a good all rounder duck decoy. Im looking at getting a few but i am not looking at spending to much. I have thought of the sportplast ones but i cant make my mind up what are you guys thoughts? Thanks h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 I have some oversize flambeau storm front. They are good but when the water is rough they can be noisey when the water batters them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 The Sportsplast decoys will do you fine, they have served the fowling community well over the last 30 years until the recent American imports became available (at a cost). The Decathlon sports shops have some cheap ones I believe, if on a budget. My personal favourites are the Green Head Gear/Avery decoys, very well made, good paint adhesion and very life like, but expensive. Hi all. Im new on the sight. Im just wandering what is a good all rounder duck decoy. Im looking at getting a few but i am not looking at spending to much. I have thought of the sportplast ones but i cant make my mind up what are you guys thoughts?Thanks h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 it don't matter as much as you might think. An old hand sitting behind 6 old bits of half painted junk will draw more duck than a wealthy newbie behind some top range deeks. Its more were and how you put them out, just buy the cheapest you can to start out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatsanmad Posted December 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Cheers guys im wanting them for decoying onto some spud and stubbles i have that always flood this time of year and i normally just get geese on it but this year im getting large numbers of teal and mallard coming to them so looking for stuff i can use on evening flights and moonflights. Penelope cheers mate i will have a look on there sight now cheers. Hi kent what would be the best way to set them out? Well spaced? Small family groups ect? Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Ive just been using these FUDs, im getting on really well with em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Ive just been using these FUDs, im getting on really well with em. My fuds fell over in the wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 bush wear do mallard decoys £3.95 each and teal £2.95 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Cheers guys im wanting them for decoying onto some spud and stubbles i have that always flood this time of year and i normally just get geese on it but this year im getting large numbers of teal and mallard coming to them so looking for stuff i can use on evening flights and moonflights. Penelope cheers mate i will have a look on there sight now cheers. Hi kent what would be the best way to set them out? Well spaced? Small family groups ect? Thanks guys Remember Duck try and land facing the wind and don't land on top of the sitting duck in place. Actual placement depends on location but if you have say 4-6 deeks you could do worse than put them in a little pod / group 25 yards from your position with the wind at your back or passing 90 degrees to the side. This way you should be shooting when the paddles drop out in front at 30-35 yds or crossing shots depending on wind strength and angle. It don't always go to plan though be prepared to change the layout depending on the duck. Teal come best to a group of their own kind, mallard will come to most things, a pod of each type with you hidden 25 yds back and centre again could prove deadly especially if you facing the best sky to silhouette the incoming duck. Expect the duck head on into the pace between the two groups. Keep still and let them come in they often circle before committing just hold your nerve and don't be swivelling your head around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 A few months ago I bought 10 teal decoys, incorrectly painted as mallard, from my local high street "cheap shop" for £1 each! The ducks don`t seem to notice the paint job, and at £10 for a rig of 10 decoys which look and float very realistically (they`re a Chinese rip of an old Sportplast decoy) you can`t go wrong! Similar stuff is often available from garden centres as pond ornaments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misser Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 kents post is spot on ...and an old hand that can use a call as well is the icing on the cake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 A few months ago I bought 10 teal decoys, incorrectly painted as mallard, from my local high street "cheap shop" for £1 each! The ducks don`t seem to notice the paint job, and at £10 for a rig of 10 decoys which look and float very realistically (they`re a Chinese rip of an old Sportplast decoy) you can`t go wrong! Similar stuff is often available from garden centres as pond ornaments. I might just add to the colour thing by saying THIS SEASON I have been using two large old mallard deeks painted solid black as swimmers just outside my spead well out in open water on evening flight. Its hard to prove but I feel they are pulling more birds that might otherwise pass wide and high through their extra visibility Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Similar in principal to using a floating goose decoy or two for visual impact. I might just add to the colour thing by saying THIS SEASON I have been using two large old mallard deeks painted solid black as swimmers just outside my spead well out in open water on evening flight. Its hard to prove but I feel they are pulling more birds that might otherwise pass wide and high through their extra visibility Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatsanmad Posted December 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Cheers all for the advice its dually noted and will be put into practice on next outing. Thanks very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Similar in principal to using a floating goose decoy or two for visual impact. yes, I often put a few shells out for this same reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoggy Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 I might just add to the colour thing by saying THIS SEASON I have been using two large old mallard deeks painted solid black as swimmers just outside my spead well out in open water on evening flight. Its hard to prove but I feel they are pulling more birds that might otherwise pass wide and high through their extra visibility Myself and a mate were only talking about this a few nights ago after an evening flight on the Nene washes. I just might give it a bash now!!.....Kent......what paint did you use mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Dulux weathershield satin, good stuff on plastic no primer required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoggy Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Dulux weathershield satin, good stuff on plastic no primer required Thanks pal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonychez Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Could I ask why you put black deeks out as I tend to touch up white bits on them. Or put some cock pintail , tuffted or shoveler out to do the exact same. And I can honestly say from my point of view they stand out far better than my darker decoys especially under a moon. What benefit will jet black do other than be a silhouette and not stand out at all on dull days. Not having a go just asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Could I ask why you put black deeks out as I tend to touch up white bits on them. Or put some cock pintail , tuffted or shoveler out to do the exact same. And I can honestly say from my point of view they stand out far better than my darker decoys especially under a moon. What benefit will jet black do other than be a silhouette and not stand out at all on dull days. Not having a go just asking. In some conditions and light I agree and also some locations (how many alternatives have they?). Shooting on one estuary there are lots and lots of smaller flashes were duck come about one hour after sunset, if your on the wrong one you can draw a blank yet see duck fly over 1 1/2 gunshots up like they are on a mission. You sort of answered your own question Anthony a better bolder silhouette viewed from above in the dark. Try for yourself put a solid black mallard next to a Pintail drake, once the light fades past the grey stage the black mallard stands out way more in the distance But think on Passing overhead Duck cannot get an angle on the pale Bum and neck slash, its just a chocolate head grey black beak and mottled grey back they actually see. To be frank I bet you could draw duck with a pair of milk cartons painted black tethered down by the handle painted a solid black, your just after them looking at those shapes / noticing those swimmers not convincing wary well shot duck to put their paddles down, the rest of the spread and maybe a little calling can do that bit. If you can see the colours of a duck clearly when its landed in your spread ignore what I say, though I find that is rare they are all dark grey to me once the light has faded. Many a time I don't know exactly what type of duck is on the water till I hear it or take a guess on its size and shape, I see this in respect to the ones I never actually saw come in and land you understand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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