What decoys do you use?
 

I'm just wondering what type of turkey decoys people use? I use featherflex decoys but I am wondering how other company's decoys are, such as Primos brand? Thank you in advance.

DSD's are my favorite decoys... just nothing like 'em.



I also have had excellent success using the Pretty Boy strutter decoys.

But if you don't have that kind of dough...........these work well !


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I use old lame ass foam deeks and I use old arrow shafts for stakes.

i bought the b-mobile and she-mobile... they seem to work pretty well

I have some older Flambau's. I honestly don't use decoys alot. Mainly just 1st wk. in open areas. If do its a jake over a hen setup. I've found in past wiser toms often hang up when see decoys. They'll keep looking if don't see any, especially in the woods.

I've got some old Deltas. They work well enough.

I use the she-mobile and the Peep'n Tom / Pretty Penny combination.

old flambeaus jake and hen. out on every stand if i have time to set up. last year we (my brothers and i) all three killed turkeys over these dekes but we tucked the tail into the body of the jake and screwed a jake fan to the back of it. my youngest brother shot a tom at 4 yards that came in and strutted around with another tom for about 5 minutes. then the following day at a completely different spot my other brother and i shot a double. all three toms were big mature toms 22 pounds or higher 1 spurs and 10 inch beards

I have had success with the Primos Jake-Mobile, Swing'n Hen, and She Mobile. All come in a complete package.

I'm with ya! Last year I had an old boy red hot and runnin in till he saw ole (Pretty Boy), When he saw him it was over.:busted:

I use decoys very little where I hunt...mostly Nat'l forest with thick pine/hardwood ridges and covering ground is a must. I hunt one farm with some fields and such and decoys are easy to set up and tote there... with no worrys about getting set up on by another hunter. I used the King Strut and she mobile on a few smackdowns..
I have used decoys on merriams and Rios with good results too.

Works like new money too doesn't it?

I've found that the best decoys are the decoys that are easiest to carry and quickest to set up. I still tote the old shot up widow maker around, but mostly because I'm sentimental.

I've got a customized B-Mobile that I painted up to look more aggressive that I use in the early season too.

had a similar situation this morning...set up a b mobile (which i love, i'm not knockin it) along with a hen and had a 2yr old come within 43 yards and was spooked by the strutting b mobile. My hunting partner, who has been chasing turkeys for a while said a jake decoy, might not have spooked him - the subordinite bird might not have wanted to tangle with b mobile. I'm new at turkey hunting, but some food for thought

ive got a foam hen she works pretty good stands up to wind better than i thought i think im gonna pick up a couple more hens and a jake more the season starts

I use the old foam soft ones they make great pillows mid morning

nice turkey

I use mounted decoys and if I didn't I'd have 2 DSD's. Even though the mounted birds aren't as easy to carry, they're not too difficult and are more durable than people think. Thing is when a Tom gets a look at them he's usually done!

There are a lot of decoys to choose from and it seems most of them work well. With all the different combinations out there on the market it is hard to choose, especially if you are a beginner. Even people that want an upgrade find it hard sometimes...I know I do. I've used multiple combinations of decoys and strategies.
The pretty boy with the hen in the breeding position is my favorite choice. Mostly because its fun and hilarious to see how the birds react to the decoys. Nothing beats a timid jake with a slight streak of bravery to him. I find it comical to watch a jake attempt to act "bad" towards the mature tom decoy. They never really attack it, but they flinch at it to "try" to intimidate it. Its even better when they take a defensive position because they think the decoy might attack them. If you can contain yourself, and keep from shooting a mature bird when they attack the decoy that can be very entertaining as well.
Since the pretty boy first came out, I've been using it. It has consistently rewarded myself with a bird every year, as well as people I have assisted. So far my pretty boy with hen combo has produced over 10 kills. Some of them mine and others with people I have helped. This decoy is a great way to introduce a child to turkey hunting due to the reaction factor you get. Very rewarding experiences!

I use the cheapest foam decoy's at wal-mart

haha thats the same for me i use the cheapest dekes i can find

The primos she mobiles look good. The DSD are the best Plastic decoy(the only better is the Hazels creek actual hen) but they are quite expensive.

Anyone use those inflatable ones you can get at Wal-Mart? Thought about getting some, but was afraid they may not be worth the little that they cost.

I use Dead end Decoys at www.wessnersoutdoors.com There's nothing like the real thing.