Swimming decoys do they help
 

I saw a awimming decoy on tv and need some input on wheather or not they help bring more ducks in

RE: Swimming decoys do they help
 

If your hunting on a day when there is no wind then yes swimming decoys do help because it puts movement in your spread. But if it' s really windy you shouldn' t even have to worry about movement because wave action should be enough. I would say if you plan on doing a lot of duck hunting then by all means buy one or even 2, the more movement the better, I have one and the only time I use it is on calm days. Just remember you can never have to many decoys and hunting gadgets. I think they work but you' ll have to try for your self.

RE: Swimming decoys do they help
 

Yes, again.
On calm days I use a " bobbing" decoy. It' s a duck butt, and the feet flip water into the air. I normally set it to flip water every few seconds, so the approaching ducks see the splash and come toward it. I works pretty well.
I also carry a bucket of rocks...literally! When the ducks are a couple hundred yards away I' ll throw three or four rocks into the decoys. They will turn immediately toward the splash, thinking that it' s feeding puddle ducks. With a little feeder calling, I got ' em. The rocks sometimes work better than anything else. And they' re free where I live.
I usually take rocks with me in a coffee can, and they' re about the size of a quarter or a fifty cent piece. You don' t need to throw them hard or far either. Good luck!


critch

RE: Swimming decoys do they help
 

Critch, awesome tip that' s gona be somthing I definetly do this year. Thanks.

RE: Swimming decoys do they help
 

I use three " Quiver Magnets" . The little hockey puck looking things... Especially on a calm day, I space ' em out in the spread and it creates a lot of interlocking ripples on the water. Also, if you break thin ice (1/4" or less) these will keep the water from icing back over.