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Old 08-09-2008, 12:44 PM
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Default Are these decoys any good

i am wanting to start geese hunting and well maybe duck hunting if they come in.
I figure i need some decoys i do not have alot of money to spend i am dropping 2000 on deer stuff. just have spent to much.
i found these cheapo decoys on the sportsmans guide are they any good

will the work for atleast a year. or will they be worthless.
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=289020
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Old 08-09-2008, 04:39 PM
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Default RE: Are these decoys any good

I have never used or seen those specific decoys before, so I can not comment on their quality. I personally would not used just Rag decoys. I would get some shells and mix the rags in with them to help create the look of a large flock. I have Flambeau and Avery shells and like them both.

Just my 2 cents.
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Old 08-09-2008, 05:46 PM
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Try Cabelas they have Carrylite Shell Decoys for around $54.00 thet come with stakes so you can get the full body look. I think those are about the cheapest you will find. I have some Feather Flex decoys that are madefrom the samefoam as turkey decoys that I use when trying to get a larger spread and they were around the same price.
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Old 08-09-2008, 07:33 PM
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Default RE: Are these decoys any good

We use them to fill in
But we mainly use shells and full bodies

If your local geese aren't hunted much , you might get away with just socks
But our local geese would never decoy to them after opening day

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Old 08-09-2008, 07:54 PM
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Default RE: Are these decoys any good

i have never seen anyone in the field down the road. not sure about the strip pits
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We use them to fill in
But we mainly use shells and full bodies

If your local geese aren't hunted much , you might get away with just socks
But our local geese would never decoy to them after opening day

John
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Old 08-09-2008, 11:14 PM
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Default RE: Are these decoys any good

as the others have said, rags are generally used to supplement shells/fullbodies.... check some of the waterfowl forums you might be able to pick up some decent used shells/fullbodies on their classified forums....
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Old 08-10-2008, 12:52 AM
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Default RE: Are these decoys any good

Thats just a waste in my oppinion Id spend a little more and get some shells.....heres a link as cheap as you will get


http://store.rogerssportinggoods.com/servlet/Detail?no=1245
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