bow27

New to duck hunting and have questions on decoys. Is there a big difference between Flambeau, carry-lite, greenhead etc. Should I just get whats on sale, can I mix brands? can ducks tell the difference? What about the size of decoys?

Thanks ed

FroMan

Mixing brands is fine. Some of the more expensive dekes have better paint jobs, but I'm not sure ducks can really tell a whole lot. However they can see the larger decoys (magnums) from further away and I think they can tell the difference in decoy sizes like teal or mallards.

Starting off with an on sale dozen of mallards is what I recommend. That's what I did and I still use them 3 seasons later. Once you're more into it and the funds allow it, you can get better decoys.

bow27

Thanks

Allseasonhunter7

bow.. your local basspro or cabelas will have decoys called hotbuys they ate 20-30 dollar a dozen decoys and are the some of the best.. the reason they are cheap is because the keels dont detach not that i would want them to but they have one possition heads
the greenhead gear life size have 2 diff positions..

Allseasonhunter7

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bow27

Thanks Allseason.

Those are the ones I wass looking at.

bbennett927

what type water are you going to hunt.water keels are lighter and easier to carry but weighted keels work better for big water.

Allseasonhunter7

i would still stick with the hotbuys.. i dont think it is much extra weight but i do recomend the big decoy swivels cabelas sells

bow27

I would be hunting the marshes in the bays of Long Island.

Carpmaster

Mix brands and sizes by all means!!!! The more variety is better IMO!!