What is a gang rig for duck decoys?
A gang rig is a long, single decoy line that accommodates a number of decoys, usually 6 to 12. While most frequently used in deep, open water for diving duck species, gang rigs also can be used for puddle ducks.
How far apart are decoys on a long line?
Set them about 10 yards apart; any closer and you increase the risk that incoming ducks will land in the line, short of where you want them. If you’re running 150 yards of long line, you’ll use about 12 to 14 decoys, depending upon how deep the water is and whether you’re running one or two anchors.
How do you rig decoys?
To rig single decoys, simply fasten the line to the weights, and then fasten the line to the decoys, and throw them out. Most decoys have holes in both ends of the keel. I like to tie two out of each dozen in the back hole so all the decoys don’t face in the same direction, adding more variety to the spread.
How heavy should duck decoy weights be?
8oz minimum for duck decoys on 25 foot cords or they float downriver. Most of them are 12oz weights (concrete in cups). Goose decoys need 1.5lb weights or they float down river.
How many sea duck decoys do you need?
Set the spread He typically uses seven dozen decoys rigged on longlines: three lines of scoters, two lines of long-tails, a line of bluebills, a mixed line of buffleheads and assorted divers, plus some single decoys and a floating wing-spinner decoy (like a Mojo Bluebill).
What’s the easiest way to rig a decoy?
Rigging decoys is much more than just tying some line and a sinker to a decoy. Getting your set up right takes some work, but it pays off when you have a good hunt. Having things set up wrong can ruin a hunt too. By far, the easiest way to rig a decoy is the Texas rig.
What do you use to rig a gang rig?
A gang rig consists of a heavy decoy line. I like to tie an overhand loop to position each decoy on the line. A clip is fastened to the decoy and the decoy simply clipped to the loop. In the past I’ve used large fishing snap swivels and curtain hooks, and once I even took apart a metal fish stringer to get clips.
How does a decoy work for duck hunting?
Rigging a decoy to dive and dance on the surface will catch the eyes of passing ducks, and the water it disturbs as it bobs back up will get your whole spread moving. Making your own diving decoy is simple. It’s similar to a jerk string, but easier.
How many decoys can you put out in a minute?
You can put out a dozen decoys in less than a minute. A single line and weight holds the rig in place. Most puddle duck sets consist of decoys rigged individually. Diver sets can, however, utilize multiple or gang-rigged sets. Gang rigged sets are also best for heavy current situations, such as those encountered when hunting rivers.