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Other Hunting => Waterfowl => Topic started by: Elliott on December 02, 2008, 12:23:21 AM

Title: Wing Magic??
Post by: Elliott on December 02, 2008, 12:23:21 AM
Just bought a wing magic jerkstring decoy. Just wondering if any body has used one or knows if its worth th $60 bucks i paid for it?
Title: Re: Wing Magic??
Post by: coyotemadness on December 02, 2008, 01:56:18 AM
My ducking hunting partner bought one last year. It looks cool on the water but I couldnt say if it got us more ducks.   :dunno:
Title: Re: Wing Magic??
Post by: Elliott on December 02, 2008, 10:17:48 AM
hmm well i guess any movement is better than no movement in your spread right?
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Post by: woodywsu on December 02, 2008, 10:48:33 AM
I am not familiar with that specific model, but the idea of wing movement in the deeks are killer on field hunting in afternoons. Never had much luck with decoying over water.
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Post by: Professor Chaos on December 02, 2008, 12:23:59 PM
i would say its not worth the $$$$  I think i get better movement from a jerk string, and the wing flash from the wing magic is minimal at best
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Post by: kbyers on December 02, 2008, 05:16:06 PM
I don't know.  The motorized spinning wing was awesome the one year that we got to use it.  Same theory without the motor.  My brother has one that he uses, but I don't.  I do know that the geese do not like it.  It probably falls into the same category as blackclouds, if it makes you feel good great!  If not, don't use it.  I also know that it doesn't put more birds in the air.
Title: Re: Wing Magic??
Post by: Professor Chaos on December 02, 2008, 05:55:05 PM
the wing magic is not the same as a spinner...  :bash:
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Post by: SpencerUSMC on December 02, 2008, 08:26:27 PM
the wing magic sits on the water..... the wings act as "flippers".
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Post by: spur_ride on December 16, 2008, 01:31:28 PM
im not sure how well they work. ive seen them in stores but havnt bought one because i dont know how well the work
Title: Re: Wing Magic??
Post by: Elliott on December 16, 2008, 02:26:54 PM
its not that much better than a regular jerk string, except you have to carry it more carefuly so the wings dont bend or break, and its really not worth all the hassle, that and you have to buy the electrical conduit and cut it to size and spray paint it.  All it really is, is a ghg full body shell with a bigger hole in the top for the conduit and then a wing apparatus that really isnt worth the $60. make your own it would be way cheaper and work just the same
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Post by: spur_ride on December 16, 2008, 05:19:00 PM
makes sense
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Post by: Elkrunner on December 16, 2008, 07:13:30 PM
What we really need to do is get the game to department to let us use the damn roboducks and geese again. 
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Post by: ducksdoom12 on December 16, 2008, 08:14:15 PM
 :yeah: but i think we should give it more then 1 hunt to decide if it is crap or not. i mean the one time we used it the ducks were being shot at out closer to the salt before they got to us and then were just flying high and fast right over the top of us? not even a moterized decoy will bring in a duck that has just been shot at.
Title: Re: Wing Magic??
Post by: Elliott on December 16, 2008, 11:42:28 PM
:yeah: but i think we should give it more then 1 hunt to decide if it is crap or not. i mean the one time we used it the ducks were being shot at out closer to the salt before they got to us and then were just flying high and fast right over the top of us? not even a moterized decoy will bring in a duck that has just been shot at.

thats true, but i can tell you one thing, we arent taking it to terrell thats for sure, btw we taking the john boat? or we going to our old spot?
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Post by: Elkrunner on December 17, 2008, 10:00:11 AM
If you have the capabilities, I would like to see a short video of this in action.  :)
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Post by: Coho on December 17, 2008, 10:53:45 AM

Dogs seem to find any string you have out....
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Post by: Elkrunner on December 17, 2008, 11:23:35 AM
Looks like it could work.
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Post by: Intruder on December 17, 2008, 11:29:16 AM
I believe there are a couple variations on this theme out there.  I have one that floats and the wings spin when you pull it.  Works fine.  I'm guessing this would too.  Shows movement and life that doesn't exist w/ regular ol blocks.
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