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Wind duck or pull string?
« on: October 24, 2016, 06:53:10 AM »
What is your preferance. I have used the pull string and in my hunting partners opinion this is the only way to go. 

Your thoughts?

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Re: Wind duck or pull string?
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2016, 07:30:55 AM »
Both have there place.  In light to no wind situations, pull string is the only option.  Most like the pull string as you can stop it.  Knowing how and when to use it is key to maximize its success as well.  Near the bay fronts spinners can be very effective.  Again positioning of them is key.
Small sheet water and fields, the pull string will be a better addition to your spread.
« Last Edit: October 24, 2016, 07:58:12 AM by h2ofowlr »
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Re: Wind duck or pull string?
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2016, 07:35:11 AM »
Both have there place.  In light to no wind situations, pull string is the only option.  Most like the pull string as you can stop it.  Knowing how and when to use it is key to maximize its success as well.  Near the bay fronts spinners can be very effective.  Again positioning of them is key.
Smal sheet water and fields, the pull string will be a better addition to your spread.

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Re: Wind duck or pull string?
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2016, 07:53:42 AM »
Thanks H20 thats kind of what i thouight just by both.

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Re: Wind duck or pull string?
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2016, 07:57:41 AM »
My buddy had a spinner I haven't seen anywhere. It had a 30' cable attached to the duck and a fishing real... you would just crank the reel and it would spin the wings. Very effective for low/No wind situations... not sure they are offered anymore and he only used his fresh water.
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Re: Wind duck or pull string?
« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2016, 08:01:17 AM »
My buddy had a spinner I haven't seen anywhere. It had a 30' cable attached to the duck and a fishing real... you would just crank the reel and it would spin the wings. Very effective for low/No wind situations... not sure they are offered anymore and he only used his fresh water.

Speedo Duck Spinner.  They worked good as long as the speedometer cable didn't freeze up on you.  I used to have a few of them, but the reels ended up breaking on them.  I don't believe they are offered anymore.
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Re: Wind duck or pull string?
« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2016, 08:58:05 AM »
My buddy had a spinner I haven't seen anywhere. It had a 30' cable attached to the duck and a fishing real... you would just crank the reel and it would spin the wings. Very effective for low/No wind situations... not sure they are offered anymore and he only used his fresh water.

Speedo Duck Spinner.  They worked good as long as the speedometer cable didn't freeze up on you.  I used to have a few of them, but the reels ended up breaking on them.  I don't believe they are offered anymore.
My buddy has repaired his a bunch of times... man it works great with some irregular flaps of the wings!
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Re: Wind duck or pull string?
« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2016, 10:20:26 AM »
I have both and use both unless I know it is going to be steady wind.  I made a homemade spinner out of an old floating decoy as they are crazy expensive to buy.

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Re: Wind duck or pull string?
« Reply #8 on: October 29, 2016, 11:02:19 PM »
I've got the Mojo wind which need a minimum 7-10mph for them to really be efficient.  That being said I have been looking to get pull-string type. You guys have any particular kind you like?

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Re: Wind duck or pull string?
« Reply #9 on: October 30, 2016, 09:13:57 PM »
I've got the Mojo wind which need a minimum 7-10mph for them to really be efficient.  That being said I have been looking to get pull-string type. You guys have any particular kind you like?

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Re: Wind duck or pull string?
« Reply #10 on: October 31, 2016, 07:21:24 AM »
 The Whipsplash hands down  :tup:

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Re: Wind duck or pull string?
« Reply #11 on: October 31, 2016, 06:49:38 PM »
Get a knotty duck. Quietest out there and only needs to be pulled a few inches to get the wings going fast.

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Re: Wind duck or pull string?
« Reply #12 on: October 31, 2016, 08:25:28 PM »
Knotty ducks are nice.  Quiet and effective, when the bungee breaks, it's super easy to fix.  I replaced the cheapo kite handle with an old Abu Garcia making winding up the string much easier.  Oh, and they're made locally.

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Re: Wind duck or pull string?
« Reply #13 on: October 31, 2016, 09:47:56 PM »
I owned (2) Knotty Ducks and switched over to Whipsplashs.  The only benefit to a Knotty duck is you can set the cord up to run from the front or back.  This is a good option. 

Knotty Duck: Original
The Original one uses G & H shell. Shell is made in USA along with other equipment in Oregon.
Uses small surgical tubing and knots have to be small.  More of a pain to install.
Wings are attached to aluminum bar stock and wing nut.  Installation and getting it lined up through hole can be more of a challenge.  Thumb screw has to be turned specific way to be installed or you have to pull the shell outward.  This is where one of mine broke.
Sit very flat and do not look like a setting duck.
When I mounted it very close to the water I had to modify front to prevent the string from rubbing from the elevated blind I hunt.
I have not owned the new Blue Collar one they now offer since 2013.  They do offer it in the constant drive and more set up for club use as you set it up for the distance your decoys are placed.  If you have various distance it may be a challenge to keep it in the zone or from jumping off the pulley.

Whipsplash:
Uses GHG shell.  Shell is made in China.  All other equipment USA and assembly in Oregon.
Optional flocked decoys if your a fan of flocking.
Easy band replacement or use of bungee for a different spin speed.
Thumb screws are on the outside of shell for easier installation and removal.
They have a better angle and look like a duck setting down.
Built in Oregon by Eric Strand.

Felt resistance pulling both decoys is almost identical.  As I have had both side by side.  Both are quite and I didn't notice one being louder than the other.  The one that is loud is the Aero Decoy.
« Last Edit: October 31, 2016, 10:03:09 PM by h2ofowlr »
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Re: Wind duck or pull string?
« Reply #14 on: October 31, 2016, 10:28:04 PM »
Pull string. Always. You have complete control and don't have to rely on wind.


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