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Avian X Deaks

Discussion in 'Turkey Hunting' started by bloodcrick, Jan 25, 2013.

  1. bloodcrick

    bloodcrick Moderator/BHOD Prostaff

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    Any body used them ? gonna use them? The look hot but a little pricy!!
     
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    Krohboy Die Hard Bowhunter

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    My roommate used them last year and I never got a change to go with all I know is he sold then and is getting a best turkey decoy


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  3. bloodcrick

    bloodcrick Moderator/BHOD Prostaff

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    Ok thanks!!
     
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    smctitan Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I have their open water mallards and they're awesome. Can't speak for the turkey decoys, however if they are as good a quality as their duck decoys, you should be good to go. I had a black duck hen come in 8 minutes before shooting light and stayed around until legal time swimming in and out of the decoys.


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  5. bloodcrick

    bloodcrick Moderator/BHOD Prostaff

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    Oh cool. I didnt even realize they made deaks for water foul!
     
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    I have two of the Avian-X hens and love them. I had been using stuffed hens and I think these look just as good and are a lot easier to pack around. They also stand up to a lot of abuse. The stake system also allows them to have some movement even in a slight breeze. I am definitely a fan and would recommend them.
     
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    I have had the feeder hen and lookout hen for a couple years now. I have yet to have a gobbler pass on them. They are bulky and made it hard to carry when you have all the camera gear, but the realism makes it worth it. I just got the Jake model and it had a small leak in the valve, no problem, I emailed Zink and they sent me a replacement. They are the only decoy I will use now
     
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    PCO50 Weekend Warrior

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    I know a few guys who have them and they Love em. I would say they rank right up there with Dakota Decoy's, Avery, and all the other top notch decoys.
     
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    They sure look pretty good Crick!
     
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    I didn't know they made dekes for turkey.. But then again I been usin the same ol hen deke for 10yrs. And kill over the same ol deke every spring lol
     
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    bloodcrick Moderator/BHOD Prostaff

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    Not much need to change then, why ruin a good streak eh? :)
     
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    That's kinda my thought, plus I'm cheap lol
     
  13. TEmbry

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    If getting a Jake, I can't see how any deke would look better than the best decoy.... I bought one last season and it's unreal. Never again will I use a pretty boy.

    I plan to add an avian x hen or two this spring.

    I'm a very firm believer in good looking decoys when hunting birds that are hunted by others. If you have them all to yourself, you should be able to use a golf club at times to kill em.
     
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    I gonna try to pick up a Jake and breeder hen next payday. I think they look really good and they look easy to pack in.
     
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    They are a fantastic decoy. Nice to pack in and out.
     
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    I'm a new found believer in these decoys. They look great, pack in and out easily, and they seem to made out of a very durable/lifelike plastic. I'm hoping to bring this decoy along with me many more springs!
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    The detail is unreal , I have just the jake decoy and its the realest looking decoy I have ever seen.
     

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