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New Decoy..Awesome!
« on: March 08, 2011, 04:37:01 PM »
Dave Smith Decoys out of Oregon!..Check this bad boy out!  Only $200.00!   :IBCOOL:  Video was great and funny!

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Re: New Decoy..Awesome!
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2011, 04:48:43 PM »
Been eying that bad boy for a little while now, just dont have the $200 to drop.
He would look sweet on video! :twocents:
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Re: New Decoy..Awesome!
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2011, 04:54:39 PM »
Dang that is a sweet decoy :drool: I would be afraid of him getting stalked and blasted on public ground  :o I have seen people stalk foam decoys that look like crap. That this is very realistic looking.
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« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2011, 04:56:24 PM »
Wow, that is a dang good looking decoy!
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Re: New Decoy..Awesome!
« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2011, 05:03:55 PM »
I like their hen decoys!  If I get this one I will use it on only our lease, but I need to make sure my buddies know its a decoy!  :chuckle:
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Re: New Decoy..Awesome!
« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2011, 05:04:40 PM »
Try running and gunning with that decoy. :dunno:

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Re: New Decoy..Awesome!
« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2011, 05:34:31 PM »
Try running and gunning with that decoy. :dunno:
  Really not built for that is it?  It would look great out in a field come fly down though!
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Re: New Decoy..Awesome!
« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2011, 05:43:25 PM »
That is the best looking decoy I have seen, has anyone seen one in person to know if it looks as good as on the video?
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Re: New Decoy..Awesome!
« Reply #8 on: March 08, 2011, 06:05:36 PM »
I have seen them and know people that use them they are awsome.
If it flies it dies.

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Re: New Decoy..Awesome!
« Reply #9 on: March 08, 2011, 06:16:03 PM »
I have used them, they work great. I also use the goose decoys.
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Re: New Decoy..Awesome!
« Reply #10 on: March 08, 2011, 06:30:11 PM »
Try running and gunning with that decoy. :dunno:
 Really not built for that is it?  It would look great out in a field come fly down though!
So you hike in to a fly down spot, great, but the turkeys go the other way? :bash: Now you have this big ass decoy to pack or hide so you can hunt. Yeah it's a great looking decoy and it works great, but it's not a user friendly decoy. Strike a gobble then you have to set it up for a hot tom coming. :bdid:
I've used this one, blows up real quick and the toms come to it as soon as they see it. I was in on 5 big toms killed last year using this decoy. And it's only 30 bucks  http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?i=420445&pdesc=Cherokee_Sports_Billy_Bad_Act_II_Turkey_Decoy&str=turkey+decoy&merchID=4005

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Re: New Decoy..Awesome!
« Reply #11 on: March 08, 2011, 06:41:18 PM »
The blow up decoys are compact for sure.   This decoy is collapsible to acan be taken in a carying bag.  Fan comes off.  Here are some more details off of thier website.

       
DSD Strutter Decoy


Product Information

The new DSD strutter provides the life-like look of a competition-quality mount in an ultra-durable, portable, and weatherproof unit, all at one-third the price of a quallity stuffer decoy. Add a real tail fan and fore wings (not provided) for added realism and to convert him from Tom to Jake and back for any huntng situation. A strutter can be just the ticket for stubborn, decoy-shy Toms. Use him alone or with other DSD models, or even with one or two other DSD strutters for the ultimate in realism!
* legendary A.C.E. durability and paint adhesion

* modest size (18" tall, 15" wide, 15" beak to tail)

* includes everything needed to attach your own tail fan and wings

* includes carry bag and stake

production starts March 1st, 2011

 
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Re: New Decoy..Awesome!
« Reply #12 on: March 08, 2011, 06:45:11 PM »
I will have one. Strutters work great on easterns over on the wet side.
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Re: New Decoy..Awesome!
« Reply #13 on: March 08, 2011, 06:52:13 PM »
Yeah I was hoping to show the quality of the workmanship.  I really like Dave Smith hen decoys too! 

There are lots of decoys out there.  I use my stuffer hen and it works the best I have ever seen.  I own lots of decoys.  I like the looks of Zinks new decoys too.  I don't like the blow up decoys cause of the shine.   :twocents:

I found a video of the ones PA BEN recommends.

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Re: New Decoy..Awesome!
« Reply #14 on: March 08, 2011, 06:58:17 PM »
I've used Dave Smith goose decoys and they are the best. I have use decoys that I attach a fan and wings to. It's a pane in the a$$ to pack a fan and wings. But that's me, to each there own.

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Re: New Decoy..Awesome!
« Reply #15 on: March 08, 2011, 07:07:28 PM »
I know they shine, but it don't matter. They work. When my buddy showed me the tom decoy last year and that was the first thing I said to him. But the next morning as soon as the toms saw it they ran right in for a fight. My daughters tom came in running at 75 yds when he saw it, he stopped at a blow up hen to say hi and then to the blow up tom. End of story.

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Re: New Decoy..Awesome!
« Reply #16 on: March 08, 2011, 07:11:55 PM »
real turkeys shine unlike geese and some ducks! i dont see why it would matter if a turkey decoy did.

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« Reply #17 on: March 08, 2011, 09:55:32 PM »
Yelp, those are the best decoys I've seen. It's real hard to tell witch bird is the real thing.

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« Reply #18 on: March 08, 2011, 10:00:32 PM »
Yelp, those are the best decoys I've seen. It's real hard to tell witch bird is the real thing.

The next best in my opinion ..as far as production decoys.. Zinks Avian X


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COOL 8) do they have a web site and prices yet?

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« Reply #20 on: March 09, 2011, 07:17:08 AM »
Sweet looking decoys for sure.

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« Reply #21 on: March 09, 2011, 08:30:48 AM »
Hey Yelp....I have the Dave Smith hen.  You buy the Gobbler and we'll breed em....lol.
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« Reply #22 on: March 09, 2011, 10:11:44 AM »
Hey Yelp....I have the Dave Smith hen.  You buy the Gobbler and we'll breed em....lol.
Sign me of for one of the offspring!
I might be able to afford it if I raise it myself? :dunno:
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« Reply #23 on: March 09, 2011, 11:46:04 AM »
Hey Yelp....I have the Dave Smith hen.  You buy the Gobbler and we'll breed em....lol.
Sign me of for one of the offspring!
I might be able to afford it if I raise it myself? :dunno:

Deal..It may look more like Wacenturian though..he wants to breed them????  Maybe I miss understood!
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Re: New Decoy..Awesome!
« Reply #24 on: March 09, 2011, 11:48:32 AM »
Hey Yelp....I have the Dave Smith hen.  You buy the Gobbler and we'll breed em....lol.
Sign me of for one of the offspring!
I might be able to afford it if I raise it myself? :dunno:

Sounds like a new sponsor for Alwine outdoors???
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« Reply #25 on: March 09, 2011, 12:00:45 PM »
Hey Yelp....I have the Dave Smith hen.  You buy the Gobbler and we'll breed em....lol.
Sign me of for one of the offspring!
I might be able to afford it if I raise it myself? :dunno:

Sounds like a new sponsor for Alwine outdoors???

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« Reply #26 on: March 09, 2011, 12:22:00 PM »
Will a Jake shy away from these decoys?

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« Reply #27 on: March 09, 2011, 12:43:18 PM »
Will a Jake shy away from these decoys?

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« Reply #28 on: March 09, 2011, 04:02:51 PM »
I've had toms look at jake decoys and keep walking. Had jakes come in to a full strutter decoy and turn and run. Never had a tom not come into a full strutter once they see it. ;)

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« Reply #29 on: March 09, 2011, 05:30:31 PM »
I guess Ive been very fortunate since I started turkey hunting. I think the only year I got skunked since I started about six years ago was the first time I went. Since then I've filled at least two tags/season if I have two in my pocket.  I owe all I know now though to wastickslinger. Ive been chasing turkeys with him going on my sixth year. Technically we've never used a "full strutter" dec, but there have been times where we honestly think we couldn't close the distance because we thought the dec was too intimidating. Turkey hunting in funny though, with a pretty long season, if you are a week early or a week late, just like the mule deer rut, there is that hot streak where the birds are on fire and would come in to a blow up doll wearing pasties.  :chuckle:
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« Reply #30 on: March 09, 2011, 05:36:54 PM »
Turkey hunting in funny though, with a pretty long season, if you are a week early or a week late, just like the mule deer rut, there is that hot streak where the birds are on fire and would come in to a blow up doll wearing pasties.  :chuckle:
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« Reply #31 on: March 09, 2011, 10:48:55 PM »
OK who has the crystal ball this year.  Is the hot week going to be the 1st, 2nd or 3rd week of the season?  I need some help planning my vacation.  :chuckle:    I guess I need to put this question under polls?  
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« Reply #32 on: March 10, 2011, 06:38:18 AM »
The best time is when you can get away and hunt. My preference is to skip the first weekend and hunt opening day if a week day then week days.

I have only killed one gobbler on opening day. Most kills have been spread out from the first week to last day. I have killed most of my gobblers (7)  from about 9 am to 1:pm., I have taken 2 early morning birds. I still try to get out first thing as there is nothing like being in the woods when pitch black, hearing the first robin and then hearing that gobbler cut loose.

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« Reply #33 on: March 10, 2011, 06:43:15 AM »
OK who has the crystal ball this year.  Is the hot week going to be the 1st, 2nd or 3rd week of the season?  I need some help planning my vacation.  :chuckle:    I guess I need to put this question under polls?  
 

I will be there for all three I will let you know.   :chuckle:  I am predicting the best will be the third..








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« Reply #34 on: March 10, 2011, 10:01:35 AM »
Turkey hunting in funny though, with a pretty long season, if you are a week early or a week late, just like the mule deer rut, there is that hot streak where the birds are on fire and would come in to a blow up doll wearing pasties.  :chuckle:
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I'd have to get wastickslinger to sign a contract first since he is the main star :chuckle:
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« Reply #35 on: March 10, 2011, 10:12:51 AM »
OK who has the crystal ball this year.  Is the hot week going to be the 1st, 2nd or 3rd week of the season?  I need some help planning my vacation.  :chuckle:    I guess I need to put this question under polls?  
 
  I am predicting the best will be the third..


I agree, because everyone is fishing or goes home! :chuckle:

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« Reply #36 on: March 10, 2011, 10:44:26 AM »
i just got that Zinks LCD decoy for my birthday. i cant wait to give it a try this year, this decoy is sweet

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« Reply #37 on: March 10, 2011, 10:47:22 AM »
Sniper your lucky I am headed out shed hunting or I would dig up a sweet picture of you. Your a turd. I cant wait till turkey Camp!!!! Oh do I have one for you this year.

Hey wait I have a video that is called "gobble it up" starring Muleysniper. But I bet you wont find it in the hunting section.

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« Reply #38 on: March 10, 2011, 10:55:02 AM »
Who said the video starring wastickslinger had anything to do with hunting.............. :dunno: :P

 


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