we started using the 'ace' anchors (pretty much the same thing as the ghg ones) and they make life sooooo much easier. i know i'll never use strap weights again :thumbsup:

 

I've only used the strap ones in the past. If I hear enough good things about those "J" ones, I'll give them a try.

 

I'm with JJ, I use the Ace anchor system, liked it so much I made my own mold and make my own. I buy the latex stretchy cords for less than a buck each from Cebalas. Like JJ said it makes life soooo much easier. Never a tangle and saves the paint. Personally I would buy Ace, ghg just coppied Ace and I don't like copy cats. Besides ghg rubbers are not as good as Ace. :smile:

 

I have looked at the Ace anchors... do they come with a stretch line attached to them? the pictures look like they are attached.

also does it matter what size I buy? the anchors that I have always used were either 5 or 6 oz. The ace anchors come in 4 and 8 oz. does it matter?

 

Ace decoy weights are by far the best weights i have used on any of my decoys, now there good to use for GHG and G&H and a few other brands but dont get them if you plan to put them on Herters or anyother keel less decoys, and yes the elastic type straps are attached to the weights when you buy them.

 

I use both the "Ace" and the GHG weights. I like them both. I'll never go back to a strap weight.

 

damn all u guys that use ace achors must be rich. those things are expensive. i use mushroom in 6 oz. i hate the achors when i hunt river. they dont seem to hold down good when theres current.

 

Theyre really not that bad. Six ounce mushrooms are 12.99
Four ounce ace are 14.99
Eight ounce mushrooms 14.99
Eight ounce ace 21.99
I have had more than one batch of lead mushroom anchors break, and for the ease of use the ace anchors are worth the extra 2-7 dollars.

 

damn all u guys that use ace achors must be rich. those things are expensive. i use mushroom in 6 oz. i hate the achors when i hunt river. they dont seem to hold down good when theres current.

:toofunny: "RICH" :toofunny:
I near spit on my screen...

 

try this....you can use any type of weight you want....... i use.............7/64 diamond braid( it's pretty stiff), 1/8th shock cord, and a 8oz. weight.

 

I use the "ace" anchors but, GHG anchors are about the same. Get em! :thumbsup:

 

Ace anchors man those things are great switiched to them last season :thumbsup:

 

never have a tangled decoy line again. with no winding of a cord. no stretch cord to wear out. if interested let me know. I can tell you how to rig them. and you can use any weight you want! :thumbsup:

 

My eyes and ears are open for suggestions!

 

Ace anchors all the way. I have them on all of my dekes. Around 7 to 8 dozen

 

I use Cabelas loop decoy anchers. I put roughly 20 yards of line per weight and wrap the line length wise around the weight. When the decoy is placed into the water the weight automatically unrolls to the correct depth. Or, I can tie of the weight if I already know how deep the water is. When storing the decoys and weights they do not get tangled up in the bag. They work really good for me.

 

Since I have my decoys "Texas Rigged", I use 4 oz. fishing weights. I would recommend anyone to try Texas Rigging, especially if you throw out a lot of decoys. I can have 5 doz. out in 10 mins.

 

Since I have my decoys "Texas Rigged"

Woodduckhunter can you explain your set up please? Curious to know.

 

http://www.txwaterfowler.com/html_pages ... rigged.htm

 

Thanks!!! Very helpful.

 

Yeah coot man, this works very good. I had all of mine rigged with a 5 foot string and an ace decoy ancor, until I hunted with a friend that had his rigged like that. works out realy well. Except, instead of using thick monofilament, I found some dark colored weed eater string.

 

I hunt a river that is very deep. Most of our decoys have close to 20 yards of line per decoy to help with the flucuation of the river. With that in mind would I need to do anything different to rig up my decoys.

 

i use the spring loaded ones from macks :thumbsup:

 

I hunt a river that is very deep. Most of our decoys have close to 20 yards of line per decoy to help with the flucuation of the river. With that in mind would I need to do anything different to rig up my decoys.

i have mine texas rigged with about 8ft.....there definetly not as easy to handle as a decoy that has only 4ft, but they still work really well......i'd be interested in hearing how well 20ft of line would work.