What Is The Best Decoy Rig?!? | Waterfowl Wednesday 

I hunt in interior Alaska. For texas rig, I use the monofilament from a weedeater...inexpensive, stiff, strong line and inexpensive fishing weights (halibut sinkers up here). I have texas rigs with weedeater line that has lasted over 20 years, so very durable. When the season starts I convert my texas rigs to a long line since the water is so deep and I have to pick up dekes solo with a boat...with one pull I can pick up a dozen dekes into the boat.

Love the vids man! I am a 15 year old waterfowler and im coming up on my 4th year of hunting this season. Keep up the helpful vids man! PUMPED for this season!!!

This guy is the Anthony Spicoli of duck hunting!!! Loved the video!! You answered all my questions on less than 6 minutes. Thanks a million and may you limit out daily!!!

72" home made texas rig . Easy wrap up in deep water. lots a river and sound hunting here. Different size rigs and weight for different hunts. Means alot when ready to go, fast recovery.

I personally prefer the weight sliding Texas rigs, for basically the one reason you mentioned. Having the loop right by the decoy, instead of down in the mud with the weight. I like using 48in rigs, just so that I can hunt up to 4 foot of water IF I needed to, so having the loop right by the decoy makes it 10 times easier at that length. I use 3oz for teal/lighter cheaper mallards and 4oz for bigger mallards. I haven't had any of those issues throwing the decoy-sliding rigs. Just grab the loop and fling, and they stay together till they hit the water. If I was running shorter rigs, I would consider using the weight sliding method.. another advantage to them, is the weights don't bang up on the decoys as much because the line guides the weight as it slides. I make my own rigs, as opposed to buying them because 1) I can do it cheaper. I can save about $10 a dozen, and when you have over 5 dozen between teal and mallards, the savings add up fast. 2) I prefer to smash my crimps with a hammer instead of crimping with pliers. I had the same issue you are having with the crimps coming loose. Hammering them instead of crimping solves that.

I like the rig em rights to but I would before to the 72 inch line with the 8 oz weight just because swimming for decoys isn't fun

the loop near the decoy will sometimes also tangle on the decoy. Happens on a few each time i toss mine out and then have to move the decoy around with my paddle. Nice stuff man

I've had the same issue with my rig em right rigs, I'm going to go back through all of my rigs to re-crimp the loop before this season.

What few puddle duck deeks I have they all have Texas rigs on em with the sliding weight. CAN'T WAIT TO SLING SOME STEEL!

Texas rig done right the decoy slides, not the weight. Down on the coast, we don't use swivels because even the best ones will rust. Just run the line through the hole and crimp a loop. 60" of 400# clear mono line, six ounce mushroom anchors. And really good crimps.

where i come from in Washington State 48's are perfect but here lots of ponds you need 60-72's. Or else you wait to pick up your decoys on the other side of the pond.

The sliding weight method would also be good for making a diving jerk rig.

I like the sliding decoy but I use 4 oz weights and some gear ties

My personal favorite are the lifetime decoys Texas rigs sliding decoy you don't have to throw them separate Slide the weight up to the decoy and throw the decoy with the cable you can really chuck them out there 48 inches 4oz

i use the northern flight Texas rigs there 14.99 and there real easy to mend them when they break. also if they break in 2 seasons worth of use take them back and cabelas will give u a new pair no questions asked

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I like the texas rig sliding decoy

And my favorite rig is sliding weight Texas rig 6oz I hunt mostly small rivers.

I rig all my own decoys ... 3 oz on 36 inches in length with a Texas rig

Great advise and I formation, When you throw the decoy out how about you slide the decoy to the weight and swing the line and toss, no need for 2 hands like u awkwardly showed, otherwise great advise and vids thanks.

good video man thanks

I hate the sliding weights and if you throw the sliding decoy with decoy against the weight they fly perfect. And the weight wont get stuck and have a decoy float away when you setup before daylight.

Backwoods decoy systems Texas rigs!

How do you keep them from getting tangled. That’s one point of tension with me and my dad one of us likes Texas rig and one hates them

I love all of your videos! However, the main body of water that I am able to hunt for ducks is a river. So the old school rig is what I have been using for the last two season. It seems to give good motion to the decoys. Killed a good amount of birds off of them. Any thoughts to if the Texas rig would work in a river?

Don't know if you ever heard of Ace Anchors but if you have what is your opinion on them?

Having a hard time with the whole concept of "buying rigging pre-tied". Cupped decoy cord and weights I found on abandoned decoy spreads perform exactly like the store bought Texas rigs. So I have a question. Can a millenial tie his own shoes?

I just use a 4 foot paracord with a 5 ounce fishing weight tied to the end

here's a question......all these viewers invite you boys to hunt with them, how about you fellas invite some viewers to hunt with you?? just a thought...

If you can't repair that one just cut the line at the bottom of the crimp and put a new crimp on. Save a little bit of money

Can u use a 6 ft in 15 ft of water

I prefer the rigs that I can afford

Texas rig only way to go unless ur long lining divers

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32 inches is way tooooooo short for Kansas watershed ponds,

But your leaving when your hands get wet

J weight garbage! Real old school that works is pencil lead on cord, figure eighted around the decoy. Texas rig wonderful for pick up but horrible when it gets tangled!

J hook all day long

Tired of the review videos 🙄 give us something with more depth