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Using duck decoys for catfish jugs
Posted on 7/2/13 at 3:40 pm
Posted on 7/2/13 at 3:40 pm
Has anyone ever used duck decoys as catfish jugs? I'll be fishing a new pond (5 acres) on Thursday and the friend I am going with wants to catch some cats for a fish fry. I don't have lots of plastic bottles around, but sure have plenty of decoys.
I'm just looking to avoid any major/obvious issues and thought it would be fun to try out. Maybe during duck season I can catfish and duck hunt at the same time...
I'm just looking to avoid any major/obvious issues and thought it would be fun to try out. Maybe during duck season I can catfish and duck hunt at the same time...
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Posted on 7/2/13 at 3:45 pm to The Last Coco
quote:That's freaking brilliant.
Maybe during duck season I can catfish and duck hunt at the same time...
Posted on 7/2/13 at 3:45 pm to The Last Coco
Seriously? Buy some fun noodles for $5/pc if you can't round up some bottles. Come on brother you're not that poor. Then you never have to worry about it again either. They wrap up nice.
ETA: I'll admit using the catfish as a pull cord would be hilarious. Prob be out of range tho.
ETA: I'll admit using the catfish as a pull cord would be hilarious. Prob be out of range tho.
This post was edited on 7/2/13 at 3:49 pm
Posted on 7/2/13 at 3:47 pm to gorillacoco
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gorillacoco
You, of all people, are advocating me buy extra gear to accomplish something when I already have suitable alternatives on hand? Who are you, and what did you do with my brother?
Next thing I know you'll be painting your dog house lilly pulitzer..... oh wait...
Posted on 7/2/13 at 3:47 pm to The Last Coco
I honestly can't think of any reason it wouldn't work.
Only possibility would be that if they're too heavy, not allowing for a good hook set on the smaller ones. That's a reach though. I'd definitely give it a go.
Only possibility would be that if they're too heavy, not allowing for a good hook set on the smaller ones. That's a reach though. I'd definitely give it a go.
Posted on 7/2/13 at 3:47 pm to The Last Coco
Not bad. Some of the guys near my camp use those noodle floats cut in to one foot long pieces. We always have them around but I never tried.
This post was edited on 7/2/13 at 3:48 pm
Posted on 7/2/13 at 3:50 pm to The Last Coco
Using decoys for this is going to be a pain in the arse and you know it.
Posted on 7/2/13 at 3:51 pm to The Last Coco
quote:
Next thing I know you'll be painting your dog house lilly pulitzer..... oh wait...
I don't see how I'm responsible for my woman painting the dog house.
Posted on 7/2/13 at 3:52 pm to The Last Coco
Too much effort, rigging and un-rigging decoys. Also is this a public pond? I don't want nobody stealing my dekes
Posted on 7/2/13 at 3:53 pm to gorillacoco
quote:Kinda what I was thinking.
Using decoys for this is going to be a pain in the arse and you know it.
I wouldn't want to have my decoys being banged in the boat and out in the weather more than necessary. Jugs are cheap. I use the swimming noodles and put a PVC pipe in them to make it a bit stouter.
Posted on 7/2/13 at 3:53 pm to junkfunky
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That's freaking brilliant.
The nonweighted keels (flambeau) will probably work better
Posted on 7/2/13 at 3:55 pm to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
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Too much effort, rigging and un-rigging decoys. Also is this a public pond? I don't want nobody stealing my dekes
Private pond. Dekes are new, never been rigged so no issues there.
Posted on 7/2/13 at 3:56 pm to The Last Coco
quote:
Maybe during duck season I can catfish and duck hunt at the same time...
And when a catfish gets on, it provides movement for your decoys.
Posted on 7/2/13 at 4:03 pm to crankbait
I will try this year
Posted on 7/2/13 at 4:04 pm to The Last Coco
knew a guy who used to hunt marsh who used turkey necks as weights. crabs would make the decoys move. after they killed their limit, they had crabs. win, win.
Posted on 7/2/13 at 4:11 pm to The Last Coco
quote:I have thought about this sooo many times. I WILL try it one day!
Maybe during duck season I can catfish and duck hunt at the same time.
Posted on 7/2/13 at 4:13 pm to OldSouth
quote:Yes, and I can't wait to do it. I want to see people react to a duck zooming across the water. May do it at Indian Creek and Kincaid this summer.
That's freaking brilliant.
Posted on 7/2/13 at 4:16 pm to AlxTgr
another change... welp
Posted on 7/2/13 at 4:20 pm to thedice20
He can have itPosted on 7/2/13 at 4:57 pm to The Last Coco
I used to use decoys for jugs in my neighbors pond......works like a charm.
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