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What decoy bag for Texas Rigged decoys is the best
« on: January 06, 2026, 07:35:34 AM »
I recently purchased one dozen Texas rigged decoys with 36" thick clear line and lead. I want to know what you all consider the best way to carry them. A 12 slot bag? A true Texas rigged bag with the top hole and bottom sinch up sack? Burlap sack? Loose?

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Re: What decoy bag for Texas Rigged decoys is the best
« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2026, 09:40:40 AM »
I don't personally run a jerk rig set up but had a buddy who used a 5 gallon bucket that worked slick...it was for boat hunting however  :tup:

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Re: What decoy bag for Texas Rigged decoys is the best
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2026, 10:23:25 AM »
I had a texas rig way back when I was knee high to a fly and found the easiest way to carry them was loose. This was many years ago so they might have some new bag or carry system but they sucked trying to carry in the old school mesh decoy bag.
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Re: What decoy bag for Texas Rigged decoys is the best
« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2026, 11:07:10 AM »
I run my TRs loose with a carabiner clip at the end. I've used both large, standard,  and small ones but prefer the large oversized. https://banded.com/products/carabiner

To keep them from thrashing around ill either i use a rubber twist-tie down by the deeks, or loop the excess in a large overhand to reduce length. https://www.rei.com/product/823492/nite-ize-gear-tie-6-package-of-2

If i bag them, the tighter the mesh the better with a wax or plastic coating helps keep everything from hanging.  Then i run the weights out the top and/or clip the carabiner to the mouth of the bag.

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Re: What decoy bag for Texas Rigged decoys is the best
« Reply #4 on: January 06, 2026, 12:34:09 PM »
If they aren't flocked decoys, Texas rigs are made to be carried loose with a carabiner. Its quick and easy and my favorite way for floaters. If you didn't want them bashing around then i guess a large opening bag made for Texas rigs would be the next choice. I sure wouldn't be getting a Texas rig if I were just putting them in a slottled bag though.
A big difference in your decision is your transportation. If they are going in a boat, sled, or cart, then loose definitely. If you are hiking them in a long way on your back, then you would most likely want a bag with backpack straps.
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Re: What decoy bag for Texas Rigged decoys is the best
« Reply #5 on: January 06, 2026, 07:42:12 PM »
I prefer a 12 slot bag. Nice and organized. Keeps the paint/flocking nicer longer then having them loose. Just my  :twocents:  When using a boat, not hiking.

If hiking in either a small backpack for small spreads or a decoy bag with shoulder straps.

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Re: What decoy bag for Texas Rigged decoys is the best
« Reply #6 on: January 06, 2026, 07:44:39 PM »
All of mine are clipped on carabiners.  If I need to transport I use a coated tie down low to the decoys, pull a half hit in line and place in coated bag.
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