RE: Need advice on duck and goose hunting
I was going to tell you DON'T DO IT!!!! You'll be addicted, but it seems you've already taken the plunge...(see the post by paulyseggs)
As for spicing up your decoy spread; place a few real geese (that you've dropped earler that moring) amongst what you have. Just make sure to place them rightside up, with the wings folded along the body. They may not look too pretty, but they do look like real geese, 'cause well they are....
Good luck, happy holidays and have fun.