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Outdoor Limits you should come up to Minnesota for a hunt with us. We’re at 126 ducks and geese for the 3 week early season and 2 week regular season so far. Re opener is this weekend. Make it up here for a hunt sometime and we can make something work. Hit me up on instagram at @luke.martin2
You do it so you don't have to buy field decoys so of course people are gonna use them and them only we did last year and it works great nothing different from regular field standers
I have use these same Paper Towel holders from the dollar store and they are just the right way to go for converting floaters into field decoys. I made a simple jig to use on work bench and put extra bend in my stands. Those held up to air pressure at full strength from electric TORO leaf blower at 6 ft, but tipped at 4 ft. Who hunts in that kinda wind? But in any case, you are using floaters with cords and weights you can string out the weight a couple of feet ahead of decoys to stabilize it if needed.
After watching this I ran out and bought a paper towel holder to test for myself. Works great, will be going back for more! For you all who are sceptical of how well they balance, I had a DOA on it and had no issues. Thanks for the tip!
This is a great idea and I am going to do something similarly. Only differences I will do is paint the “legs” orange and not black. And also use a garden U/tent stake to secure it on windy days
Agree they look a little easy to tip but AMAZING idea to turn floaters into a double duty field and water decoy! Can’t wait to see results from your hunt with them! Thanks for sharing the idea!
Get a 24 in. Insulation Support (100-Pack) and bend em up around the keel then leave the rods straight so you can stick them into the ground! Wont fall in heavy wind.
If you put them all in the bottom way through the hole I got 10 of the bent stands to stack pretty easily. Thanks for the great idea they seem to work pretty well. Can’t wait to use them in the field this weekend. Also keep up the good work. I love watching your videos
If they won’t stay up in high wind you can always cut the base ring off and just stick the exposed two prongs in the ground! Good video just now seeing this definitely doing this
Bend the bottom part of the uprights that hook to the round bottom back so the decoy balances, then level the part the decoy sits in. Simple. Also can spray bottom uprights duck feet orange.
This is awesome, I had heard of people doing things for floaters in a field, but can't say I had seen this method. These would be great to take out with you on those cold days on the water, just in case you have to end up hunting an ice hole and want some full bodies on the ice. I think I may have painted at least part of it orange, just for visibility sake in a dark field.
I cut a slit down the back lengthwise of a 1 1/2 x 3/4 pvc tee and slide it over the keel. Then I put an 8” piece of 3/4 pvc in the tee and stab it in the ground. Rock solid and goes on and off very easily.
Used the same idea to bend metal rods which do not fall over because it is pushed into the ground, but it was a lot more work! Because they rusted i did not have to paint, but your idea is more expensive but a whole bunch faster to do!!! I would like to know how to get ahold of you to take you out in my area of Kansas
Next time I go to the dollar store I'm going to try this out. Appreciate the tips on this. Helped a buddy make a video the other day @DIYOutdoosman - How to Flock Duck Decoys. Would love to get your thoughts and maybe and extra tips/tricks you might have. Hope all is well man!
I’ve made these with basics metal I got from Home Depot for Canada floaters. Not as sturdy since I don’t have a base but saved me from buying full bodies for if I ever need it. 3$ a bar for metal 48” long and I just bended em all myself for half a dozen.
I’m just curious what would some floater full body geese look like and how stable it would be. I hunt over water most of the time but I also hunt a field for geese, just started field hunting this early goose season. I live in Arkansas and I mainly hunt lake Dardanelle and do pretty well. I will l definitely try out this method. Love the idea videos and all of your other videos. 👍👊
Gary Miller check out the company BB waterfowl they sell pre made floater stakes for duck and goose decoys. They aren’t very expensive and I’ve meet the guys in person and they are genuine and nice.
We get small pvc pipe cut them like 3 inches long paint them orange drill two holes in the bottom of some old decoys and then get some small rope tie a knot in one end and then use a screw diver to poke the first knot threw the hole u drilled and then slide the 3 inch pvc onto the rope tie a knot on the other end and they dangle with the wind looking like there feet are moving. But the paper towel holder is something I never thought of we always cut the keel off and used a single stake. I’ll be getting some lol
Have you tried them out hunting, if so did they work? I have some floaters I want to try this with. I've also heard of people just setting the floater on the ground, do you think that would work as well?
What kinda silly ass name is that your friend has? Blake? You mean Buh-lak-aye? 😂 but for real that was an awesome tip I'm for sure gonna do that next season!!
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Outdoor Limits you should come up to Minnesota for a hunt with us. We’re at 126 ducks and geese for the 3 week early season and 2 week regular season so far. Re opener is this weekend. Make it up here for a hunt sometime and we can make something work. Hit me up on instagram at @luke.martin2
Hey just cut the ring off and stick the stakes in the ground. No wind worries or uneven ground, plus you can stack them
I would like to see you use those decoys as a challenge and only hunt with those decoys in the field!!
You do it so you don't have to buy field decoys so of course people are gonna use them and them only we did last year and it works great nothing different from regular field standers
I live for these videos, so creative, I swear Waterfowl hunters are the most creative of all!! We find problems and we find ways around them!
RIP to your grass lol😂 but I love this idea! Going to do it myself!
Paper towel holders here I come😁😀
I have use these same Paper Towel holders from the dollar store and they are just the right way to go for converting floaters into field decoys.
I made a simple jig to use on work bench and put extra bend in my stands. Those held up to air pressure at full strength from electric TORO leaf blower at 6 ft, but tipped at 4 ft. Who hunts in that kinda wind? But in any case, you are using floaters with cords and weights you can string out the weight a couple of feet ahead of decoys to stabilize it if needed.
After watching this I ran out and bought a paper towel holder to test for myself. Works great, will be going back for more! For you all who are sceptical of how well they balance, I had a DOA on it and had no issues. Thanks for the tip!
All I can say is creativity can take you anywhere! That is so cool! Thank you for this tip!
I took some of the orange insulation from a heavy-duty extension cord and slid them onto each side to simulate legs.
Great idea for this shot up decoys! Thanks for posting this idea Josh!
This is a great idea and I am going to do something similarly. Only differences I will do is paint the “legs” orange and not black. And also use a garden U/tent stake to secure it on windy days
I used this trick the other day after seeing a bunch of mallard’s landing in a wheat field worked great!
It's a great idea for the ones with pin holes in them that take on water.
Agree they look a little easy to tip but AMAZING idea to turn floaters into a double duty field and water decoy! Can’t wait to see results from your hunt with them! Thanks for sharing the idea!
You should take a youth out duck hunting for youth season here in a couple weeks! 👍 that would make for
a great video!
Over 10 years ago I use short tent poles and coat hangers to do the same thing work pretty well and turns into the wind👍
Get a 24 in. Insulation Support (100-Pack) and bend em up around the keel then leave the rods straight so you can stick them into the ground! Wont fall in heavy wind.
If you put them all in the bottom way through the hole I got 10 of the bent stands to stack pretty easily. Thanks for the great idea they seem to work pretty well. Can’t wait to use them in the field this weekend. Also keep up the good work. I love watching your videos
If they won’t stay up in high wind you can always cut the base ring off and just stick the exposed two prongs in the ground! Good video just now seeing this definitely doing this
Bend the bottom part of the uprights that hook to the round bottom back so the decoy balances, then level the part the decoy sits in. Simple. Also can spray bottom uprights duck feet orange.
I like it, been thinking how to use as land deeks my self.
This is awesome, I had heard of people doing things for floaters in a field, but can't say I had seen this method. These would be great to take out with you on those cold days on the water, just in case you have to end up hunting an ice hole and want some full bodies on the ice.
I think I may have painted at least part of it orange, just for visibility sake in a dark field.
I cut a slit down the back lengthwise of a 1 1/2 x 3/4 pvc tee and slide it over the keel. Then I put an 8” piece of 3/4 pvc in the tee and stab it in the ground. Rock solid and goes on and off very easily.
Dude you are the best!!! I am a waterfowl hunter on a budget. I'm gonna try Geese as well. Thanks
I love getting a notification when you upload a vid
Works great I use them with goose floaters on the ice also haven’t had any tip over in the wind either
Do a video of you hunting with them
You could also put dirt over the circle base and step it down to pack it and it would hold well in the wind
Used the same idea to bend metal rods which do not fall over because it is pushed into the ground, but it was a lot more work! Because they rusted i did not have to paint, but your idea is more expensive but a whole bunch faster to do!!! I would like to know how to get ahold of you to take you out in my area of Kansas
Simple, Cheap, and Effective. Great idea! Cool video man!
Next time I go to the dollar store I'm going to try this out. Appreciate the tips on this. Helped a buddy make a video the other day @DIYOutdoosman - How to Flock Duck Decoys. Would love to get your thoughts and maybe and extra tips/tricks you might have. Hope all is well man!
I think you just started something, great idea!
I was just looking this up yesterday!
I’ve made these with basics metal I got from Home Depot for Canada floaters. Not as sturdy since I don’t have a base but saved me from buying full bodies for if I ever need it. 3$ a bar for metal 48” long and I just bended em all myself for half a dozen.
Great idea. Totally stealing this. Tent stakes should keep it upright in the wind.
I’m just curious what would some floater full body geese look like and how stable it would be. I hunt over water most of the time but I also hunt a field for geese, just started field hunting this early goose season. I live in Arkansas and I mainly hunt lake Dardanelle and do pretty well. I will l definitely try out this method. Love the idea videos and all of your other videos. 👍👊
For geese floaters I just set them on the ground and balance them on the keel. They look like a shell when sitting there
That’s not a bad idea but if you only hunt fields a few times a year I would get a couple dozen silhouettes theyre pretty inexpensive and look good
Gary Miller check out the company BB waterfowl they sell pre made floater stakes for duck and goose decoys. They aren’t very expensive and I’ve meet the guys in person and they are genuine and nice.
@@masonmartell4438 they are 4 times the price.
You should definitely go hunt in north eastern north dakota.
We get small pvc pipe cut them like 3 inches long paint them orange drill two holes in the bottom of some old decoys and then get some small rope tie a knot in one end and then use a screw diver to poke the first knot threw the hole u drilled and then slide the 3 inch pvc onto the rope tie a knot on the other end and they dangle with the wind looking like there feet are moving. But the paper towel holder is something I never thought of we always cut the keel off and used a single stake. I’ll be getting some lol
Maybe you should try painting the bases orange? Idk how that would look over the chrome but it might be worth a try
or at least the top of the bases
Guessing you thought of the idea by looking at the paper towel holder on your counter. Lol. Awesome video man
Nice tip keep them coming, hope to see your video of your Nebraska hunt.
Spray painting right on the grass...nice
You just saved me alot of money. You do awesome videos keep up the good work
Wow that’s actually so smart why didn’t I think of that
Thanks great vid
Gonna try it for sure
Love the videos... I’m literally gonna do this when I get done with school today
Have you tried them out hunting, if so did they work? I have some floaters I want to try this with. I've also heard of people just setting the floater on the ground, do you think that would work as well?
I was always curious if this would work thanks for making a vid!
Most genius idea ever!
what was your thought process to make the base black instead of orange?
Can't wait to see these in action
If you cut the outer circle and bend them down they work as stakes in the ground
Hey man I watch all your vids and this one I really appreciate you making, keep making videos man I like them
I bet the plastic dip would be awesome coding it's like 14 bucks for a gallon
Was gonna say the same thing, non slip and more durable
man that is awesome. I'm gonna try this for sure!
That's awesome I'm doing that now
Ok I’m doing this. I think it’s a great idea BUT what about goose floaters?
Love these videos!!!
Great idea thanks for sharing. Keep up the good videos.
Magnums looks a little more steady. Only down fall is u can’t do like 8 doz of them bcuz u won’t have any feeders.
How well did they work?
Great idea!! I love it
Can this work in rice fields and bean fields as well?
If needed & grounds not too frozen you could hold them down with a tent stake👍
You could add a 2.5 or 5lb weight to the base to add structural support.
I love ur videos and this is a great idea can’t wait for the next vid
You just earned a sub...great idea man
PRETTY BADASS
Great idea
About to be a run on paper towel holders
What was her idea? How did the hunt go in Nebraska?
YES
Tack weld some round stock to the bottom for weight
how did they do this season?
I think making them stake down into the ground is your best bet.
Use a small bungee to keep them from sliding out.
You should see if geese decoys would work
Did you try it with your geese floaters?
Check out BB waterfowl!!! They make stakes for goose and duck decoys to change your floater decoys into field decoys!!
not for this cheap though!
True true😂 love the channel man! Keep up the great work!
This is GENIUS!!! New Sub...
You could get stakes to hold them down to
I posted that before you said you would put stakes down my bad
i would have use spray on bed liner
How can I get a hoodie
Make a tour of your house video
Great video
you should try and cut the bottom ring of and try and shove it in the ground
What about having movement?
Wifey ain’t gonna be happy about that black grass in the front yard…..😬
But she isn’t a man so she wouldn’t understand
What kinda silly ass name is that your friend has? Blake? You mean Buh-lak-aye? 😂 but for real that was an awesome tip I'm for sure gonna do that next season!!
Love the videos
Make a video doing this with geese floaters
Use a big carabeaner so you can just walk around and snap them together
Spend another 10 dollars on tent stakes and no wind will knock that over 👌
Freaking awesome
Use a vise and squeeze
Great vid
Thank you for this well make my life easier with the wife to be able to do this sport and not brake the bank
🎉
You could also just cut the base off, and then you have two posts to just stick into the ground.
Thomas Freundl then it would ruin the floater side of it because this way it would still work as a floater
@@jaceskeem6480 no it wouldn't. Do the same thing he did, but cut the round base off leaving just the bottom of the rods and stick that in the ground.
If you did that you could also paint the metal orange so it looks more realistic
I completely read that wrong I thought you meant the thing on the bottom of the decoy not the steak
Check out BBwaterfowl. Their duck feet turn floaters into full bodies. Patiented and super affordable! I think $24 for 6 stands. Made in usa also! 🇺🇸
Did you steal this from my channel???😂😂