Anybody know if any such a thing might exist? Like my decoys ( Primos ) but the two piece stakes are a PIA in the dark. Would like to replace with a simple one piece that requires no assembly.
I quit carrying stakes and use sticks. It seemed like I lost them every time i went out. Now I can just leave them and theyr way more eco friendly lol.
Figure up what length and diameter you need and any hardware store should should sell something you could use.
My buddy just uses dowel rods for his. Buys a long length and then cuts them to different sizes for what he wants
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I use either a piece of copper pipe or threaded rod with a washer and a nut on it instead of plastic that most come with.
I used to lose my stakes all the time or break them. Cut me a couple of sticks the size I wanted them. Been using the same ones for six years. Figure that one out.
I use arrows.....cut them to the length you need...glue an insert on both ends and a field point on both ends.
They weigh nothing, plenty strong enough.....even have a couple long ones for when the grass grows up.
Quote from: tomstopper on February 12, 2019, 10:32:17 AM
My buddy just uses dowel rods for his. Buys a long length and then cuts them to different sizes for what he wants
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Now there`s a thought.
A couple of years ago, three subordinate gobblers attack my Pretty Boy, breaking the upright plastic stake and even continued to flog him on the ground. While one of them got to ride home with me in my truck, I needed to replace the stake. To make decoy transportation more compact, I used a couple of short dowel rods with a piece of pvc as a connector in the middle, sprayed them flat black, and the turkeys didn't seem to notice the change.
My DSD's have steel stakes and not had one break, they are heavier and they do sell replacements. Can't figure to lose one though, they store in decoys body and I carry in their bag. Might able to do something like that so they store in body. I have made a bunch of stakes at varying lengths for decoys over the years from old aluminum and now carbon shafts.
MK M GOBL
Quote from: JLH on February 12, 2019, 11:50:30 AM
I use arrows.....cut them to the length you need...glue an insert on both ends and a field point on both ends.
They weigh nothing, plenty strong enough.....even have a couple long ones for when the grass grows up.
Not trying to be a wiseguy or anything, but how do you carry them safely? I would think one bad fall and you could Shish kebab yourself.
Quote from: Sir-diealot on February 12, 2019, 04:49:26 PM
Quote from: JLH on February 12, 2019, 11:50:30 AM
I use arrows.....cut them to the length you need...glue an insert on both ends and a field point on both ends.
They weigh nothing, plenty strong enough.....even have a couple long ones for when the grass grows up.
Not trying to be a wiseguy or anything, but how do you carry them safely? I would think one bad fall and you could Shish kebab yourself.
You just cut you piece of PVC pipe and put end caps on each end to hold your cut arrow shaft's for carrying your homemade decoy stakes ... This all comes from turkey hunting experience .. you learn to adapt....hope this helps you....
Quote from: Greg Massey on February 12, 2019, 05:11:32 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on February 12, 2019, 04:49:26 PM
Quote from: JLH on February 12, 2019, 11:50:30 AM
I use arrows.....cut them to the length you need...glue an insert on both ends and a field point on both ends.
They weigh nothing, plenty strong enough.....even have a couple long ones for when the grass grows up.
Not trying to be a wiseguy or anything, but how do you carry them safely? I would think one bad fall and you could Shish kebab yourself.
You just cut you piece of PVC pipe and put end caps on each end to hold your cut arrow shaft's for carrying your homemade decoy stakes ... This all comes from turkey hunting experience .. you learn to adapt....hope this helps you....
Take it you put something in the PVC pipe to keep them from rattling? Seems they would make quite the racket.
Quote from: Sir-diealot on February 12, 2019, 05:15:02 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey on February 12, 2019, 05:11:32 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on February 12, 2019, 04:49:26 PM
Quote from: JLH on February 12, 2019, 11:50:30 AM
I use arrows.....cut them to the length you need...glue an insert on both ends and a field point on both ends.
They weigh nothing, plenty strong enough.....even have a couple long ones for when the grass grows up.
Not trying to be a wiseguy or anything, but how do you carry them safely? I would think one bad fall and you could Shish kebab yourself.
You just cut you piece of PVC pipe and put end caps on each end to hold your cut arrow shaft's for carrying your homemade decoy stakes ... This all comes from turkey hunting experience .. you learn to adapt....hope this helps you....
Take it you put something in the PVC pipe to keep them from rattling? Seems they would make quite the racket.
Most people used carbon arrow's now ... alum is okkkk ... just put you rubber band around the arrows
Quote from: Greg Massey on February 12, 2019, 05:19:32 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on February 12, 2019, 05:15:02 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey on February 12, 2019, 05:11:32 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on February 12, 2019, 04:49:26 PM
Quote from: JLH on February 12, 2019, 11:50:30 AM
I use arrows.....cut them to the length you need...glue an insert on both ends and a field point on both ends.
They weigh nothing, plenty strong enough.....even have a couple long ones for when the grass grows up.
Not trying to be a wiseguy or anything, but how do you carry them safely? I would think one bad fall and you could Shish kebab yourself.
You just cut you piece of PVC pipe and put end caps on each end to hold your cut arrow shaft's for carrying your homemade decoy stakes ... This all comes from turkey hunting experience .. you learn to adapt....hope this helps you....
Take it you put something in the PVC pipe to keep them from rattling? Seems they would make quite the racket.
Most people used carbon arrow's now ... alum is okkkk ... just put you rubber band around the arrows
They would still bump the tops and sides of the PVC pipes they were in thus making noise.
Quote from: Sir-diealot on February 12, 2019, 05:25:10 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey on February 12, 2019, 05:19:32 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on February 12, 2019, 05:15:02 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey on February 12, 2019, 05:11:32 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on February 12, 2019, 04:49:26 PM
Quote from: JLH on February 12, 2019, 11:50:30 AM
I use arrows.....cut them to the length you need...glue an insert on both ends and a field point on both ends.
They weigh nothing, plenty strong enough.....even have a couple long ones for when the grass grows up.
Not trying to be a wiseguy or anything, but how do you carry them safely? I would think one bad fall and you could Shish kebab yourself.
You just cut you piece of PVC pipe and put end caps on each end to hold your cut arrow shaft's for carrying your homemade decoy stakes ... This all comes from turkey hunting experience .. you learn to adapt....hope this helps you....
Take it you put something in the PVC pipe to keep them from rattling? Seems they would make quite the racket.
Most people used carbon arrow's now ... alum is okkkk ... just put you rubber band around the arrows
They would still bump the tops and sides of the PVC pipes they were in thus making noise.
LOOK... carry them in your shirt pocket or your back pocket , i don't really carry how you carry your decoy stakes .. You have to go hunting first to worry about your decoy stakes rattling ....lol .....
Geeze guys!! Had no idea that what I thought was a simple question would engender such spirited discussion/debate !! I think we`re ALL ready for turkey season!!
Quote from: Turkeytider on February 12, 2019, 06:50:49 PM
Geeze guys!! Had no idea that what I thought was a simple question would engender such spirited discussion/debate !! I think we`re ALL ready for turkey season!!
Yeah these old folk get worked up easy this time of the year. :OGturkeyhead:
Speaking of making a little noise, a couple of years ago I learned that in the dark and by using a red or green light as I made my way around the edge of a fescue field, turkeys don't seem to be that spooked by a few sounds. After all, there are many nocturnal creatures stirring around out there. I set out my decoys, put up my camo screen in front of me, adjusted my ground lounger, and settled it only to find out as the sun came up that I'd set up about 20 yards from roosted gobblers and hens! I filled my tag at fly down.
Flambeau makes a decent 2 piece plastic universal folding stake. Usually you can pick them up for 3-4 bucks.
The arrow trick works pretty good and as far as any noise/rattle, it's no different than the old feather flex 2 piece aluminum stakes....just throw a rubber band around them.
Quote from: Sir-diealot on February 12, 2019, 04:49:26 PM
Quote from: JLH on February 12, 2019, 11:50:30 AM
I use arrows.....cut them to the length you need...glue an insert on both ends and a field point on both ends.
They weigh nothing, plenty strong enough.....even have a couple long ones for when the grass grows up.
Not trying to be a wiseguy or anything, but how do you carry them safely? I would think one bad fall and you could Shish kebab yourself.
Some vests have a water bladder pouch. Its in the middle of your back. That's where I put all my stakes. Never makes a sound. I rarely use them though.
Quote from: Gobble! on February 12, 2019, 07:20:18 PM
Quote from: Turkeytider on February 12, 2019, 06:50:49 PM
Geeze guys!! Had no idea that what I thought was a simple question would engender such spirited discussion/debate !! I think we`re ALL ready for turkey season!!
Yeah these old folk get worked up easy this time of the year. :OGturkeyhead:
I still don't care how you carry your decoy stakes , if you use decoy's ... I'm only as old as i feel ... lol :jackson:
Quote from: randy6471 on February 12, 2019, 08:00:42 PM
Flambeau makes a decent 2 piece plastic universal folding stake. Usually you can pick them up for 3-4 bucks.
The arrow trick works pretty good and as far as any noise/rattle, it's no different than the old feather flex 2 piece aluminum stakes....just throw a rubber band around them.
That would seem must safer and quieter to be, thanks.
Quote from: randy6471 on February 12, 2019, 08:00:42 PM
Flambeau makes a decent 2 piece plastic universal folding stake. Usually you can pick them up for 3-4 bucks.
The arrow trick works pretty good and as far as any noise/rattle, it's no different than the old feather flex 2 piece aluminum stakes....just throw a rubber band around them.
That would seem must safer and quieter to me, thanks.
Quote from: Turkeytider on February 12, 2019, 06:50:49 PM
Geeze guys!! Had no idea that what I thought was a simple question would engender such spirited discussion/debate !! I think we`re ALL ready for turkey season!!
Sorry about that, truly was trying to get a honest reply to things I could see going wrong with how he said he carried them, some people just can't handle to many questions thrown at them I guess.
Quote from: Sir-diealot on February 12, 2019, 04:49:26 PM
Quote from: JLH on February 12, 2019, 11:50:30 AM
I use arrows.....cut them to the length you need...glue an insert on both ends and a field point on both ends.
They weigh nothing, plenty strong enough.....even have a couple long ones for when the grass grows up.
Not trying to be a wiseguy or anything, but how do you carry them safely? I would think one bad fall and you could Shish kebab yourself.
They go inside the decoy.....decoys go inside a bag...bag goes on my back.
Lots of others ways I can get hurt....the decoy stakes are definately not gonna do any damage ;)
Quote from: JLH on February 12, 2019, 10:52:00 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on February 12, 2019, 04:49:26 PM
Quote from: JLH on February 12, 2019, 11:50:30 AM
I use arrows.....cut them to the length you need...glue an insert on both ends and a field point on both ends.
They weigh nothing, plenty strong enough.....even have a couple long ones for when the grass grows up.
Not trying to be a wiseguy or anything, but how do you carry them safely? I would think one bad fall and you could Shish kebab yourself.
They go inside the decoy.....decoys go inside a bag...bag goes on my back.
Lots of others ways I can get hurt....the decoy stakes are definately not gonna do any damage ;)
Must be either bigger decoys than I realize or shorter arrow shafts. I am guessing the second.
Quote from: JLH on February 12, 2019, 10:52:00 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on February 12, 2019, 04:49:26 PM
Quote from: JLH on February 12, 2019, 11:50:30 AM
I use arrows.....cut them to the length you need...glue an insert on both ends and a field point on both ends.
They weigh nothing, plenty strong enough.....even have a couple long ones for when the grass grows up.
Not trying to be a wiseguy or anything, but how do you carry them safely? I would think one bad fall and you could Shish kebab yourself.
They go inside the decoy.....decoys go inside a bag...bag goes on my back.
Lots of others ways I can get hurt....the decoy stakes are definately not gonna do any damage ;)
Agree , and the good part about using arrow shaft is you can make your decoy stakes different length's and use them accordingly to the terrain your hunting and how bad the fields are growed up etc...
Quote from: Sir-diealot on February 12, 2019, 10:57:32 PM
Quote from: JLH on February 12, 2019, 10:52:00 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on February 12, 2019, 04:49:26 PM
Quote from: JLH on February 12, 2019, 11:50:30 AM
I use arrows.....cut them to the length you need...glue an insert on both ends and a field point on both ends.
They weigh nothing, plenty strong enough.....even have a couple long ones for when the grass grows up.
Not trying to be a wiseguy or anything, but how do you carry them safely? I would think one bad fall and you could Shish kebab yourself.
They go inside the decoy.....decoys go inside a bag...bag goes on my back.
Lots of others ways I can get hurt....the decoy stakes are definately not gonna do any damage ;)
Must be either bigger decoys than I realize or shorter arrow shafts. I am guessing the second.
Man, take a break with the expert analysis and complex questioning. You've already said numerous times you haven't killed a bird yet, yet continue to stick your beak in any and every thread no matter what the topic. Stop typing for a few days and start reading and trying to become a better hunter perhaps, and shut the heck up and quit acting like you've got to comment on everything out there and offer your opinion. You're like a kid at the table that needs to do the most listening, but who can't keep their mouth shut long enough to learn anything.
Mods , as the OP, I'd like to request that this thread please be closed. The thought that my inquiry would cause hard feelings between folks on the board never entered my mind. I'm sorry I posted it.
HS strut makes a nice folding stake. It's very QUIET, no rattling around, just reach in grab it unfold and your all set. It is plastic and easy to stick in and has a washer type thingie on top. Don't close this thread , just ignore! After all it's February guys.
Quote from: Sir-diealot on February 12, 2019, 10:57:32 PM
Quote from: JLH on February 12, 2019, 10:52:00 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on February 12, 2019, 04:49:26 PM
Quote from: JLH on February 12, 2019, 11:50:30 AM
I use arrows.....cut them to the length you need...glue an insert on both ends and a field point on both ends.
They weigh nothing, plenty strong enough.....even have a couple long ones for when the grass grows up.
Not trying to be a wiseguy or anything, but how do you carry them safely? I would think one bad fall and you could Shish kebab yourself.
They go inside the decoy.....decoys go inside a bag...bag goes on my back.
Lots of others ways I can get hurt....the decoy stakes are definately not gonna do any damage ;)
Must be either bigger decoys than I realize or shorter arrow shafts. I am guessing the second.
I guess both...lol
I use a DSD jake and hen, or a deception decoys hen.....the arrow/stake goes in the little hole below the tail (take this for what it is) .... into the body, and it does not stick past the tail.
Actually a very good system.
Quote from: Turkeytider on February 13, 2019, 05:20:13 AM
Mods , as the OP, I'd like to request that this thread please be closed. The thought that my inquiry would cause hard feelings between folks on the board never entered my mind. I'm sorry I posted it.
It's all good you just need to relax... no need to close this post ... If you stick around long enough everything will work out ... No need for you to be sorry ... IT"S A GOOD POST ... TURKEY SEASON IS AROUND THE CORNER ... IT"S ALL IN GOOD FUN....
Quote from: JLH on February 12, 2019, 11:50:30 AM
I use arrows.....cut them to the length you need...glue an insert on both ends and a field point on both ends.
They weigh nothing, plenty strong enough.....even have a couple long ones for when the grass grows up.
This right here
Quote from: Sir-diealot on February 12, 2019, 10:44:39 PM
Quote from: randy6471 on February 12, 2019, 08:00:42 PM
Flambeau makes a decent 2 piece plastic universal folding stake. Usually you can pick them up for 3-4 bucks.
The arrow trick works pretty good and as far as any noise/rattle, it's no different than the old feather flex 2 piece aluminum stakes....just throw a rubber band around them.
That would seem must safer and quieter to be, thanks.
DSD and other companies put a hole near the decoys fan that allow the stake (be it a arrow, stick, or metal shaft) slide into the decoy horizontally, not vertically, so there is no stake exposed during travel. Nothing to get impaled by and it makes for a fast, simple, and quiet storage system.
In a pinch, we use the old arrow trick. It works well for us. If it works, then its right. :funnyturkey:
Quote from: Gobble! on February 13, 2019, 09:31:05 AM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on February 12, 2019, 10:44:39 PM
Quote from: randy6471 on February 12, 2019, 08:00:42 PM
Flambeau makes a decent 2 piece plastic universal folding stake. Usually you can pick them up for 3-4 bucks.
The arrow trick works pretty good and as far as any noise/rattle, it's no different than the old feather flex 2 piece aluminum stakes....just throw a rubber band around them.
That would seem must safer and quieter to be, thanks.
DSD and other companies put a hole near the decoys fan that allow the stake (be it a arrow, stick, or metal shaft) slide into the decoy horizontally, not vertically, so there is no stake exposed during travel. Nothing to get impaled by and it makes for a fast, simple, and quiet storage system.
Thanks for the reply, that explains a lot.
Quote from: Turkeytider on February 13, 2019, 05:20:13 AM
Mods , as the OP, I'd like to request that this thread please be closed. The thought that my inquiry would cause hard feelings between folks on the board never entered my mind. I'm sorry I posted it.
No need for that, I will go remove my comments. Removed.