re: Duck hunting from the bank and retrieving ducks in deep water

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big arse topwater water bait
spinning reel w/new line
long rod

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100% agree with this. I hunt the River where I live and I am in the same situation as you (no boat or dog). I use a extremely large spook lure. All you have to do is cast it somewhere near the duck and walk where the line will go over it. The hook will catch it and you can pull it to the shore.