toddyboman Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 I have read some post and magizine/internet articles of using decoys..... So what do you guys/gals use (pics would be great)? I have never used a decoy but thinking maybe it would help sometimes Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwa Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 I use the FOXPRO Jack-In-The-Box and the Predator supreme decoys. I use the Jack-In-The-Box more because I can plug in into my FOXPRO caller and activate it with the remote. Both of them work great to keep the coyotes attention off of the shooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaCoyote Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 I've got a fawn I use occasionally but I just bought this............http://mojodecoys.net/prod_HW5121_mojo-critter.htm I've got a home made jobby too that worked great but it's falling apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captkb44 Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Cheap Decoy Toddyboman, Decoys can vary from the cheap homemade ones to the nice, more expensive electronic ones like the Jack-In-The-Box by Foxpro. Personally I use a turkey feather attached to a 3/8ths dall rod with about a foot of 6lb fishing line, or a squirrel tail that is stapled directly to the dall rod. I stake it out about 50 or so yards and let the wind do the rest. Its just enough to catch their attention and thats all your really after. I don't have any pics of my decoy set up, but could probably take a few if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted December 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 captkb44 - I like you idea I think I may try something like that.... I understand the wind blows to create movement so whats the fishing line for? Movement on non-windy days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaCoyote Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 To tie the feather to the dowl. It's ok. It's early and it's monday, so you'll get a pass. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted December 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 i see ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 Spring turkey a few years ago, did have a yote come in on one of my decoys. Got a ton of feathers I have picked up around here. Kind of like the turkey feather idea, will have to see if I cannot rig up a decoy myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted December 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 Spring turkey a few years ago, did have a yote come in on one of my decoys. Got a ton of feathers I have picked up around here. Kind of like the turkey feather idea, will have to see if I cannot rig up a decoy myself. kinda what I'm thinking... I'm sure i can find some feathers and fur and make something ;):) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captkb44 Posted December 18, 2007 Report Share Posted December 18, 2007 If you just attach the turkey feather directly to the dowl rod, then you don't get much movement out of it. Attach one end of the fishing line to the dowl rod and the other to the feather and it will have alot more action to it. I tried using super glue to attach the string to the end of the feather and that didn't work very well. A 5 minute epoxy worked real well, or you can just tape them together. I must give credit where credit is due on this..........................Mr. Gary Robinson, owner of Burnham Brothers Game Calls told me how to make this cheap little decoy. If you get a chance to pick up his video "Catastrophic" you will see this type of decoy used many times. Its an awesome video that is strictly about calling bobcats during the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted December 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2007 sweet!! Well I have a dowel rod, styrofoam ball, brown colored felt, feathers of many, and plenty of fishing line....Going to try and rig something up Thanks for all the input guys :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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