ASK DS. Decoy string too short

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ASK DS. Decoy string too short

Postby Don Miller » Sat Mar 17, 2012 9:37 am

What is the best way to lengthen the strings on my decoys if they are too short.
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Re: ASK DS. Decoy string too short

Postby chs36 » Sat Mar 17, 2012 10:21 am

you're screwed.. it cant be done :lol:
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Re: ASK DS. Decoy string too short

Postby Anatidae » Sat Mar 17, 2012 12:10 pm

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Re: ASK DS. Decoy string too short

Postby bottomland84 » Sat Mar 17, 2012 12:15 pm

Drain the water level down to accommodate your string length.
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Re: ASK DS. Decoy string too short

Postby Boogerden Boy » Sat Mar 17, 2012 12:29 pm

Is there an echo in here?
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Re: ASK DS. Decoy string too short

Postby Anatidae » Sat Mar 17, 2012 1:43 pm

You might check the TW page in Mack's - I'm certain A Pro-Staffer has a solution for that (that gives him an advantage over other hunters).
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Re: ASK DS. Decoy string too short

Postby DRYLOK » Sat Mar 17, 2012 3:00 pm

"I am only one, but still I am one; I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do. " Edward Everett Hale (1822-1909)
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Re: ASK DS. Decoy string too short

Postby Smoke68 » Sat Mar 17, 2012 3:51 pm

I stopped using weights on my decoys a long time ago. Much more movement to the decoy spread.

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Re: ASK DS. Decoy string too short

Postby Chuckle12 » Sat Mar 17, 2012 6:15 pm

Hhhhmmmmmm...... that's a tough one. I'd probably get me one of those battery chargers with a "start" option on it.
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Re: ASK DS. Decoy string too short

Postby MSDawg870 » Sat Mar 17, 2012 7:17 pm

5 gallon buckets LOTS AND LOTS OF FIVE GALLON BUCKETS!!!!
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Re: ASK DS. Decoy string too short

Postby crow » Sat Mar 17, 2012 7:39 pm

Mojo string stretcher, hottest thing goin in Alabama! Used by Duck Commander!
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Re: ASK DS. Decoy string too short

Postby 7ducks » Sat Mar 17, 2012 9:11 pm

Finally a thread worth reading .
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Re: ASK DS. Decoy string too short

Postby donia » Sat Mar 17, 2012 9:50 pm

...add spark plugs, in succession, until the desired depth is achieved...
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Re: ASK DS. Decoy string too short

Postby Smoke68 » Sun Mar 18, 2012 6:51 am

:shock:

Ohhhhhh

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Re: ASK DS. Decoy string too short

Postby Hooded Merganzer » Sun Mar 18, 2012 7:29 am

Give each decoy (especially the drakes) a 1/4 tablet of viagra :D
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