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The ultimate duck attractor...

3.2K views 20 replies 16 participants last post by  TopGunMich  
#1 ·
I'm a duck hunter, so like most, I've experimented. I've used jerk strings, robos, and mallard machines ta name a few. The results have varied dependin' on the situation.

What I can't understand is why some engenius visionary hasn't attempted ta duplicate the most deadly attractant for ducks...boot splash in the decoys. Nothing draws a duck faster than some bored waterfowler stompin' among the dekes. How hard could it be ta mount a pair o neoprenes atop some piston-driven or goin'-nowhere cyclin' contraption ta be dropped among the dekes?

You may argue that that's what buddies are for, but I usually hunt alone. It'd be a killer! We could even sell accessories like the takin'-a-leakinator...a pump you could attach ta the contraption to simulate that ultimate duck-drawin' moment in a waterfowlers mornin'. Maybe I should just contact ACME...
 
#3 ·
Just make sure your contraption doesn't have a gun. they only come in when you don't have your gun. I was actually hunting yesterday afternoon, and after not seeing anything we began to pick up the deeks. Of course being opening weekend, I naturally tripped and dove under water. My gun was slung over my shoulder and fell off in the process. While I was fishing around for it a pair came into the spread. I also lost my decoy bag which sunk. Made for an interesting process of wading out about 200 yards, trying to keep all my decoys from floating off. I wrapped the lines because i didnt want them to get tangled, I felt that would be worse. I was probably wrong.
 
#5 ·
Heck i bet u could sell all your deks and put that out 20yrs from the boat and shoot a limit everday :yes:

I wonder just how many guys would buy somethin like this if someone was to market it!?!?!
 
#7 ·
One of the writers of an outdoor magazine (Outdoor Life I think) wrote a comedic article on the same subject some thirty years or so ago. He suggested when you go out to adjust your decoys, leave your shotgun in the blind in plain sight but stuff a second shotgun in your waders. That way you'll be ready when the ducks sneak in. He had his own ideas on when you're eating lunch or getting a cup of coffee or even when you've got your waders down. You had to read the article, it was really funny. Wish I could locate a copy of it.
 
#8 ·
Indaswamp said:
I think you might get some really good ideas for a takin-a-dumpinator from the guys on the poop thread.... :lol3: :lol3: :lol3:
:lol3: I think you're on ta sumpin'. Hey, I wonder if addin' an olfactory simulator to the takin'-a-dumpinator would be considered baitin'? We could even throw in a coupla turd decoys...it'd be lights-out for divers! :yes:
 
#9 ·
quackerattacker said:
Indaswamp said:
I think you might get some really good ideas for a takin-a-dumpinator from the guys on the poop thread.... :lol3: :lol3: :lol3:
:lol3: I think you're on ta sumpin'. Hey, I wonder if addin' an olfactory simulator to the takin'-a-dumpinator would be considered baitin'? We could even throw in a coupla turd decoys...it'd be lights-out for divers! :yes:
Funny how you boys always talk about divers on sewer ponds. We've got a sewer treatment plant here with ponds that are warm year round and the only ducks I ever see on it are all the greenheads getting warmed up on their way to you guys. They love that nice steamy crap water.
 
#12 ·
Papachessie said:
Funny how you boys always talk about divers on sewer ponds. We've got a sewer treatment plant here with ponds that are warm year round and the only ducks I ever see on it are all the greenheads getting warmed up on their way to you guys. They love that nice steamy crap water.
Eh, that's just a payback for knockin' our greenheads. :lol3:

Although I probably see more cans and ringnecks on the ponds than anything else, I see greenheads there too. :wink:
 
#13 ·
So why are greenheads so prized anyway? Aren't they the most common duck? I know they are around here, I've been feedin' 'em at the park ponds since I could walk. I honestly get tired of seein' the damn things. I can't wait to see some blacks, that's when I know the northern birds are gettin here. Although with every 10 blacks there are usually 500 mallards, which isn't all bad I guess. I think the best way to hunt would be to dump half your decoys in a pile and leave the bag with the rest floating beside 'em and put a dummy out in the water holding the bag. Same goes for goose decoys. :thumbsup:
 
#17 ·
berettaguy17 said:
hmmm... Corn always seemed to work the best for me :thumbsup:
How bout having a Mojo Guy dumping a bag of corn!!!!!! There we go! Got both.. :yes:
 
#19 ·
It seems putting deeks OUT is the best attractant for us. They know when my dad and brother pick them up that my dog and i are still sitting on the point loaded... but when were settin out the spread and our guns are on the bank alone... and you lean over the gunnel of the boat to pull a misguided section of mono that wrapped around a hens neck... THATS when you hear a roar of wings over your head and look up to see a cloud of feet and wings heading for your boat. The only time this happens when you have a gun is when you look up to find blue feet... daggum water chickens (coots)
 
#21 ·
Rowdy dog, would also be a great attractor. A dog that jumps around and breaks on the first call.