Such a Thing As a " Universal " Turkey Decoy Stake?

[Greg Massey]

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 .....

[Turkeytider]

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!!

[Gobble!]

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. 

[TRG3]

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.

[randy6471]

 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.

[MISSISSIPPI Double beard]

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.

[Greg Massey]

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. 

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

[Sir-diealot]

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.

[Sir-diealot]

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.

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.

[JLH]

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

[Sir-diealot]

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.

[Greg Massey]

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...

[Ranger]

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.

[Turkeytider]

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.

[turkaholic]

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.