I starting hunting divers and quickly realized there was a better and easier way to do it that did not involve 2 hours of set up. Most threads on here involve dozens of decoys and 4 guys and a huge boat and special stuff.
Here is how I kill divers. Its easy and cheap.
1. Buy decoys to match the ducks you see (I prefer GHG, but be ready to shoot your decoys)
2. Attach heavy duty snap swivels (fishing type) to both ends of the keel (drill hole if needed) with 2-3' of decoy line
3. Attach heavy duty snap swivel to a 5-12' section of decoy line and tie the other end to anchor, go bigger rather than smaller (I prefer pyramid anchors used for saltwater fishing)
4. Cut a 40-60' section of decoy line and again attach the snaps to both ends
5. Find something to use as a main anchor (i use grapple anchors to cut weight in my layout boat)
With this system you can run singles and/or a line that is as long as you want it to be. Divers will fly right to you no matter how many you have. I have had them land on 2 the same as 2 dozen. If you need to adjust the rig, its easy with this system. You can run some backwards, make strings bigger or smaller and move quickly if needed to avoid ice or grass or boat traffic. I tend to float a lolly-pop shaped rig, with me as the center of the candy.
Once put together, you can store in a 12 slot bag (or any really) and then set up is really easy the next time out. Need to adjust? Simple.
Hope this helps somebody. Ask if something is not clear.
ohio
Here is how I kill divers. Its easy and cheap.
1. Buy decoys to match the ducks you see (I prefer GHG, but be ready to shoot your decoys)
2. Attach heavy duty snap swivels (fishing type) to both ends of the keel (drill hole if needed) with 2-3' of decoy line
3. Attach heavy duty snap swivel to a 5-12' section of decoy line and tie the other end to anchor, go bigger rather than smaller (I prefer pyramid anchors used for saltwater fishing)
4. Cut a 40-60' section of decoy line and again attach the snaps to both ends
5. Find something to use as a main anchor (i use grapple anchors to cut weight in my layout boat)
With this system you can run singles and/or a line that is as long as you want it to be. Divers will fly right to you no matter how many you have. I have had them land on 2 the same as 2 dozen. If you need to adjust the rig, its easy with this system. You can run some backwards, make strings bigger or smaller and move quickly if needed to avoid ice or grass or boat traffic. I tend to float a lolly-pop shaped rig, with me as the center of the candy.
Once put together, you can store in a 12 slot bag (or any really) and then set up is really easy the next time out. Need to adjust? Simple.
Hope this helps somebody. Ask if something is not clear.
ohio