I tried some pintails in my spread last year and it just made the ducks flare. So I took them out of my spread and they didn't flare anymore (I dunno). We don't get much of a pintail flight around here anyways but were you get some pintails I would try it myself. I also always have at least 3-6 goose floaters in my duck spread. The size and color make them show up a long ways away and alot of times that brings in the ducks better. Later in the season I put out about 5 duck dekes and up to a dozen goose floaters and the mallards come in like they have some type of addiction. Couple things to maybe try for ya.

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