What to look for when buying duck decoys
When looking at lures you want to look for durability in them. His lures take abuse from being thrown in the back of his truck to sitting in water and sunlight day after day. It’s important to find ones that can stand up to the abuse season after season. Molded plastic is the best choice for durability, although they are bulky and heavy, they will outlast any other type of lure. Another durability to consider is the paint job, if you can see a scratch in the paint the duck will see it too before it flies over. Some lures have the UV protection that will add years to what you can get out of them. Be sure not to underestimate how quickly the colors will fade with the use of the lures.
The second thing to look for in lures is the realism they have. Waterfowl have eyesight ten times better than yours. If you can spot a glitch, there’s a good chance the ducks you’re trying to break into will, too. When looking at lures, the best ones should not only look realistic to you, but to the bird’s eye as well. Make sure you are looking for lures that hide transition lines and bring all of these components together. The last thing that makes realism happen is the different positions of the herd. You want to make sure you don’t buy a pack of decoys that are all in the same position and smaller than in real life, you most likely won’t have many ducks flying around. Waterfowl are intelligent, flock-minded, and need a bit of coaxing to fly.
The last thing to look for in lures is portability. You need to buy lures that can be set up and taken down quickly and this is because of the changing patterns. Where you might be successful one day but might not be the next. Molded plastic is heavy and bulky, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be disassembled in no time. Some hunters would recommend having a couple of different types of lures as it gives your lure an actual flock look and makes moving around a bit less stressful. They also believe that molded hard plastic decoys are the best resistance when it comes to duck hunting.
With these tips on what to look for when buying lures, you don’t have to worry about spending an arm and a leg to get the best. Even cheap lures have the same and sometimes are better than really expensive lures. Also keep in mind that what works today may not work tomorrow. You need to stay on your feet and keep in mind that to adapt to any given situation, the hunt will work in the hunters favor. With these awesome tips, you’ll be able to find some decoys that will be a great addition to your spread and keep your duck hunt good.
