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Decoy weights
« on: October 27, 2007, 03:36:52 PM »
Just got a few questions for ya....i am wondering what kind of weights you guys use on your decoys?? I usually hunt about 3-6 feet of water with very low current and cant figure out what to set up with, seems to always get hung up on something or get tangled...thanks for you help...Justin

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Re: Decoy weights
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2007, 06:54:13 PM »
I few years ago I sprang and bought a dozen of the DecoyL system that attach to the keel portion of your decoys. I love em because you pull out only the amount of line you need from 1 to 20 feet. At first I was a little worried that that spring system would wear out and rust up. But I've been using them for at least 3 seasons with no problems.
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Re: Decoy weights
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2007, 08:26:06 AM »
I like the tangle free line like Miles suggests... I've got a whole coil somewhere that I've been planning on replacing all my old line with.

For weights I like the strap style that you can wrap around the head or keel.  If it is real low current or ponds you can even use pencil lead like you would for steelhead drifting.

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Re: Decoy weights
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2007, 08:50:40 PM »
i think just did the set up you mentioned miles. almost kinda sorta. its cool cuz all the stuff is made by duck hunting brand names. i also got some pinch clip things for the rubbery cord stuff since they dont tie knots very well(tangle resistant)  ;)
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Re: Decoy weights
« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2007, 09:05:51 AM »
I just bought the tangle free line, weights, and clips. I'm planning on 10' lengths. How do you deal with the slack line from the clip when you are in 3' water? Does it just sink?

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Re: Decoy weights
« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2007, 02:42:28 PM »
I just bought the tangle free line, weights, and clips. I'm planning on 10' lengths. How do you deal with the slack line from the clip when you are in 3' water? Does it just sink?

Pretty much it just sinks. Sometimes i will wrap it around the keel a few times, but it's not hurting anything just hanging out there. I plan on rigging all the rest of my dekes this way in the off season.
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Re: Decoy weights
« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2007, 08:07:53 PM »
Dagster,
We have inserted a single small brass hook in everyone one of our 150+ decoys.  We run 30+ feet of line on every decoy.  You find the correct depth and then give the line two twists around the hook.  Perfect length and no extra line to flare the ducks.
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Re: Decoy weights
« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2007, 06:41:29 AM »
Not sure I understand what you do with the extra line. Is it coiled up or somethign?

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Re: Decoy weights
« Reply #8 on: November 10, 2007, 08:06:54 AM »
Extra line remains wrapped around the keel.  You only have to unwind the necessary length.
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Re: Decoy weights
« Reply #9 on: November 10, 2007, 08:42:56 PM »
Gotcha.

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Re: Decoy weights
« Reply #10 on: November 13, 2007, 10:52:13 PM »
I use these Ace anchors with greenhead gear rigging line. The rigging line is a synthetic material with little/no memory and is slightly stretchy. The anchor never come loose in my decoy bag. Cabela's sells them.


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Re: Decoy weights
« Reply #11 on: November 14, 2007, 12:24:50 AM »
thanks for the pics..those look great, i will def. have to look into them...i really appreciate it...Justin

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Re: Decoy weights
« Reply #12 on: November 26, 2012, 07:55:24 PM »
I have a bunch of decoy weights lead strap ones if anyone needs some.
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Re: Decoy weights
« Reply #13 on: November 26, 2012, 08:02:31 PM »
I use these Ace anchors with greenhead gear rigging line. The rigging line is a synthetic material with little/no memory and is slightly stretchy. The anchor never come loose in my decoy bag. Cabela's sells them.



We have some of these on about 6 dozen decoys.  They are good for a few season until you have to replace the surgical tubing.  I have just about every weight imaginable on a variety of decoys.  Lead straps, tear drops, triangle, pyramides, mushrooms, etc.  For pond hunting I have just resorted to 1/4" pencil lead about 4" long.  Works great for packing in.  If you have current, you have to lead up.  For deep water I make it quick with long lines.
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Decoy weights
« Reply #14 on: November 26, 2012, 08:28:29 PM »
You can try something similar to these Texas rigged lines. Work great for quick setup and fast pick up. The weight sets itself to the right depth.

 


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