What is the best hen and gobbler decoy?
DSD look fantastic, but for my personal taste I like avians so you can fold them up
Deception
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That's a matter of personal preference.
My preference is DSD.
Hard to beat a DSD decoy, especially their hens, now the avians look good, and people say you can fold them up, but probably 95% of people don't deflate and fold them up when they are turkey hunting, they just pull up stake and grab and run, so if you don't deflate them then they are really no less hassle of toting then a dsd.
If you do buy an Avian, try and blow it up as much as you can in the store, make sure no leaks, I have heard of ppl having leaks right out of box. and if you ever get a leak in one after you buy, some black or clear silicone should patch you right up
DSD Decoys
DSDone
DSDeadly
Now depending how you hunt would make a choice in which ones you want. There's a lot that goes into hunting decoys "right".
"They're Dead Using the White Head!!"
MK M GOBL
They are all realistic enough now to fool gobblers. Have money to burn buy DSD, Deception, or Avian.
Quote from: SD_smith on February 03, 2019, 05:07:10 PM
DSD look fantastic, but for my personal taste I like avians so you can fold them up
The disadvantage to the Avian is they need to be blown up. Lots of em leak and they surely couldn't take a pellet without repair. Also how you suppposed to blow em back up once you get somewhere? Everyone I know leaves em inflated. That alone always freaked me out(being a ballon essentially)
One advantage of them though is they're slightly smaller.
I recommend the DSD. The disadvantage of them is price. Put em side by side n you decide op. I think it's pretty obvious though
Quote from: Bowguy on February 03, 2019, 09:51:41 PM
Quote from: SD_smith on February 03, 2019, 05:07:10 PM
DSD look fantastic, but for my personal taste I like avians so you can fold them up
The disadvantage to the Avian is they need to be blown up. Lots of em leak and they surely couldn't take a pellet without repair. Also how you suppposed to blow em back up once you get somewhere? Everyone I know leaves em inflated. That alone always freaked me out(being a ballon essentially)
One advantage of them though is they're slightly smaller.
I recommend the DSD. The disadvantage of them is price. Put em side by side n you decide op. I think it's pretty obvious though
I don't disagree amigo. I just don't carry a separate decoy bag though and it's nice to be able to fold a couple up and stick in your vest. If I carried a decoy bag I'd definitely go with the DSDs. I haven't had any issues with shooting a decoy yet. My gun has a tight pattern and I usually shoot him when he walks away or before he gets there.
Quote from: SD_smith on February 03, 2019, 09:54:35 PM
Quote from: Bowguy on February 03, 2019, 09:51:41 PM
Quote from: SD_smith on February 03, 2019, 05:07:10 PM
DSD look fantastic, but for my personal taste I like avians so you can fold them up
The disadvantage to the Avian is they need to be blown up. Lots of em leak and they surely couldn't take a pellet without repair. Also how you suppposed to blow em back up once you get somewhere? Everyone I know leaves em inflated. That alone always freaked me out(being a ballon essentially)
One advantage of them though is they're slightly smaller.
I recommend the DSD. The disadvantage of them is price. Put em side by side n you decide op. I think it's pretty obvious though
I don't disagree amigo. I just don't carry a separate decoy bag though and it's nice to be able to fold a couple up and stick in your vest. If I carried a decoy bag I'd definitely go with the DSDs. I haven't had any issues with shooting a decoy yet. My gun has a tight pattern and I usually shoot him when he walks away or before he gets there.
How do you blow em back up though?
Quote from: Bowguy on February 03, 2019, 09:57:05 PM
Quote from: SD_smith on February 03, 2019, 09:54:35 PM
Quote from: Bowguy on February 03, 2019, 09:51:41 PM
Quote from: SD_smith on February 03, 2019, 05:07:10 PM
DSD look fantastic, but for my personal taste I like avians so you can fold them up
The disadvantage to the Avian is they need to be blown up. Lots of em leak and they surely couldn't take a pellet without repair. Also how you suppposed to blow em back up once you get somewhere? Everyone I know leaves em inflated. That alone always freaked me out(being a ballon essentially)
One advantage of them though is they're slightly smaller.
I recommend the DSD. The disadvantage of them is price. Put em side by side n you decide op. I think it's pretty obvious though
I don't disagree amigo. I just don't carry a separate decoy bag though and it's nice to be able to fold a couple up and stick in your vest. If I carried a decoy bag I'd definitely go with the DSDs. I haven't had any issues with shooting a decoy yet. My gun has a tight pattern and I usually shoot him when he walks away or before he gets there.
How do you blow em back up though?
I usually don't deflate all the way and only inflate about 2/3 way. I guess with practice I've gotten pretty quick at getting them set up in a hurry. I've found that in a pinch they usually don't mind if it's not fully inflated. That's not 100% of the time, but I've noticed it quite a bit.
Interesting idea.
Ive used Avians for the past several years with good results. Nothing against any of the others, they're just what I used
DSDs kick....
(https://i.postimg.cc/25845mKR/Kung-Fu.jpg)
I went through this same process last year. I ended up with a Avian X due to the collapsibility.
I don't think they need to be blown all the way up, the seem to hold their shape well even partially full. I don't hunt any fields so these have to be tucked away as I "run and gun"
DSD hands down.
I owned Avian's and liked them but in my opinion the realism was nowhere near that of the DSD decoys. The Avians are collapsible but I rarely if ever carried mine like that.
Here's a comparison of the DSD and Avian...
(http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l609/Jrkimbrough81/IMG_5684_zpsj1judhxq.jpg) (http://s1126.photobucket.com/user/Jrkimbrough81/media/IMG_5684_zpsj1judhxq.jpg.html)
Quote from: CAPTJJ on February 04, 2019, 11:37:39 AM
DSDs kick....
(https://i.postimg.cc/25845mKR/Kung-Fu.jpg)
What an
AWESOME picture!!! :icon_thumright: :icon_thumright: :icon_thumright:
How durable are DSD? I don't mind spending money when it's a good investment.
Another vote for DSD here.
Quote from: acesand8s on February 04, 2019, 04:29:48 PM
How durable are DSD? I don't mind spending money when it's a good investment.
If you haven't watched this...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlJohxI7wps#action=share
Nuff said.
MK M GOBL
Having never used them, I admit I'm not an expert on decoys. But are the super realistic decoys really nessecary. I get that head color on a strutting decoy could spook a subordinate Gobbler, but if there's a little too much pink or not enough gray on a hen decoys head does that really make a difference. Some of the decoys I've seen are almost like a taxidermist mount of a real hen.
Quote from: LaLongbeard on February 04, 2019, 09:06:21 PM
Having never used them, I admit I'm not an expert on decoys. But are the super realistic decoys really nessecary. I get that head color on a strutting decoy could spook a subordinate Gobbler, but if there's a little too much pink or not enough gray on a hen decoys head does that really make a difference. Some of the decoys I've seen are almost like a taxidermist mount of a real hen.
"Necessary"... Well it comes down to many things. I have had reactions from turkeys with my DSD's that I have never had with other decoys I have hunted/called over. My best DSD vs Avian was when my buddy had his Avian Hen out and we had a tom all worked up coming in and when he approached the set that tom walked right past his Avian to get to my DSD Hen. LOL just to say he now has DSD's :)
I used to use the old Feather Flex foam decoys and yes killed birds over them, but when I have a hen walk up to my DSD Feeding hen look at the ground and start pecking to see what she is feeding on I'm sold.
MK M GOBL
Quote from: MK M GOBL on February 04, 2019, 09:31:58 PM
Quote from: LaLongbeard on February 04, 2019, 09:06:21 PM
Having never used them, I admit I'm not an expert on decoys. But are the super realistic decoys really nessecary. I get that head color on a strutting decoy could spook a subordinate Gobbler, but if there's a little too much pink or not enough gray on a hen decoys head does that really make a difference. Some of the decoys I've seen are almost like a taxidermist mount of a real hen.
"Necessary"... Well it comes down to many things. I have had reactions from turkeys with my DSD's that I have never had with other decoys I have hunted/called over. My best DSD vs Avian was when my buddy had his Avian Hen out and we had a tom all worked up coming in and when he approached the set that tom walked right past his Avian to get to my DSD Hen. LOL just to say he now has DSD's :)
I used to use the old Feather Flex foam decoys and yes killed birds over them, but when I have a hen walk up to my DSD Feeding hen look at the ground and start pecking to see what she is feeding on I'm sold.
MK M GOBL
Now that's what I'm talking about
i have 3 Avian X Decoy`s , 2 hens and a half strut jake. I do not leave them blowed up and one of my hens leak.. guess what she does not go flat entirely ,the hen still looks like a hen even with minimum air. Mine work this will be the 3rd year with them.
It's been a journey for me. HS strut, Avian, and now soon to be DSD.
I just used some gift cards to purchase the new DSD Jake strutter. It got here today. It is awesome, the detail is unreal.
Quote from: ElkTurkMan on February 07, 2019, 05:26:24 PM
I just used some gift cards to purchase the new DSD Jake strutter. It got here today. It is awesome, the detail is unreal.
Mine looks awesome, I "gobblerized" him!! And made him to my White Headed design!!
Depends on what you want, lightweight or realistic. I have a "Purrfect Pair" of Montana Decoys and they're great, but for the realistic setup I used to use Avian X. Then when I almost passed out trying to blow up a hen decoy as I could hear a gobbler getting closer I sold all of my Avian X and started collecting DSD. More space needed but I save brain cells and don't have to worry about bad shots poking holes in my dekes.
Quote from: MK M GOBL on February 07, 2019, 05:44:44 PM
Quote from: ElkTurkMan on February 07, 2019, 05:26:24 PM
I just used some gift cards to purchase the new DSD Jake strutter. It got here today. It is awesome, the detail is unreal.
Mine looks awesome, I "gobblerized" him!! And made him to my White Headed design!!
Thats a fine whitetail in the corner of your picture there!
Quote from: BB30 on February 08, 2019, 11:29:38 AM
Quote from: MK M GOBL on February 07, 2019, 05:44:44 PM
Quote from: ElkTurkMan on February 07, 2019, 05:26:24 PM
I just used some gift cards to purchase the new DSD Jake strutter. It got here today. It is awesome, the detail is unreal.
Mine looks awesome, I "gobblerized" him!! And made him to my White Headed design!!
Thats a fine whitetail in the corner of your picture there!
LOL Thanks! Good eye
MK M GOBL
Rarely use my decoys since I hunt in thick timber in Arkansas. I take them with me when I'm hunting Rios though. Deception Boss Hen is my vote.
Sounds like dsd is the best