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Title: Decoy debate
Post by: rraymond on May 09, 2017, 10:24:31 PM
Im torn between the Avian X LCD decoys and the Flextone thunder series hen/jake. Im looking into getting one or the other just would like some input on how these hold up, and bring in the birds. I know Avian has a good paint job  i can say there duck deeks hold up well, How about  the flextone? Avians are pretty much double in price as well. Any thoughts would be great.
Title: Decoy debate
Post by: Nukm80 on May 09, 2017, 10:40:53 PM
It looks ridiculous, but the "Funky Chicken" combined with your choice of hen decoy. I'm telling you these NE Florida gobblers will come running! I used it without a hen and had 2 big gobblers come 250yds across a cut over to me, but wouldn't get any closer than 75yds. If I'd of taken my time and put my hen out I could've doubled up.


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Title: Decoy debate
Post by: Nukm80 on May 09, 2017, 10:43:37 PM
Ive used primos b-mobile for years till a buddy let me borrow his Funky Chicken. It's a lot easier to carry and it works just as good if not better.


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Title: Decoy debate
Post by: perrytrails on May 09, 2017, 10:56:32 PM
Don't buy any, save your money for a hunting trip next year. You don't need them.

Just kidding ya...
Title: Re: Decoy debate
Post by: MK M GOBL on May 09, 2017, 11:01:30 PM
You didn't list the most obvious answer... DSD No Debate Needed

But within the choices listed I would go with the Flextone and save yourself the money, If you were going to spend the money on an Avian-X then I would spend it to get the DSD's


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Title: Re: Decoy debate
Post by: Turkey1986 on May 09, 2017, 11:21:06 PM
Quote from: perrytrails on May 09, 2017, 10:56:32 PM
Don't buy any, save your money for a hunting trip next year. You don't need them.

Just kidding ya...

This... except I'm not kidding.
Title: Re: Decoy debate
Post by: HookedonHooks on May 10, 2017, 01:41:41 PM
I'd say go with the Avians.... A small part of me believes all the DSD guys are slightly jealous with the incredible decoys Avian has made for half the price. Then again I've never hunted DSD but I know the reviews speak for themselves, if money isn't an issue I'd go with them. But when every dollar counts I believe the absolute best value would be to go buy Avians fast and free on eBay for like $65 each.
Title: Re: Decoy debate
Post by: JMalin on May 10, 2017, 04:41:07 PM
The flextone feeding hen looks better than their upright hen.  I actually just bought their feeding hen to compliment my Dakota upright hen and jake.  I've heard several reports of birds attacking the funky jake, so I may need to pick one up for my vest when I'm running and gunning.
Title: Re: Decoy debate
Post by: High plains drifter on May 11, 2017, 01:22:01 AM
You would think that the funky chicken would spook birds, but I might get one of those just to see a good whip pen take place. That would be hilarious.