Anyone ever do a long decoy string in deep water? Like for divers

How deep? I used to use a jerk rig. If I recall correctly, the anchor portion could probably go six to ten feet deep. You could extend that by adding additional bungee-type cord to the anchor end. I found that the jerk rig was more hassle than this solo hunter likes to deal with. Strings -- and therefore tangles -- everywhere. That said, it has its place.

When the river is up it’s 15’-25’ deep where I’m hunting. Have a couple dozen decoys rigged up for it. They have about 30’ of string on them. Unwrap from keel until the weight hits the bottom, dally off and hunt. Wrap them back up and put them in the sack afterwards

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anchor on end, tie the rest together and pull back to the boat to keep the line tight.

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Yeah that's how you do it. Have a handful of these strings splayed out at different angles coming towards your setup. Not uncommon at all for them to land well outside of your dekes and swim in.

I'd have your furthest outside decoys be drake scaup, pintail or canada geese. Something with large white patches that are very visible.

Thanks everyone

One option is the decoy raft from southern flyaway outfitters. Pricey, but might fit your needs.

I run 15’ lines in a gravel pit. I use individual rigs, Texas rigs. Fold the lines over and tie in a slip knot. I use 8 oz weights. Order them from gratefullead.com. I use Lifetime Decoy coated line with crimps. Heavy duty durable rigs.