First attempt at decoys

[mrklean]

First attempt at making decoys, my gf did the painting on them and i did all the other work. Nothing to special but fun to make for sure.

[Laska]

Look great better than my first decoys I think the gf did some cool paint patterns! Overall they look pretty sweet! How do they swim?

[mrklean]

Pretty good wide and kinda slow but I didn't get a great feel for them since I tested them in 2 feet of water

[MJ1657]

Looking good mrklean.

[Gordie]

Looks great and I bet I know of someone that has got an eye on the pink one

[shamalex72]

They look good. Like Laska said, they look better than the first ones I made too.

[ac777]

Cool, I have been wanting to try making some, since I have a fully set up wood shop for my custom woodworking business, what type of wood do you use?

[mrklean]

i used cedar.

haha i dont know if that pink one will ever hit the water or not, i am going to make another pink on but a different shape, my pink bruell was one of my best decoys last year

[mrklean]

two more from this weekend

[shamalex72]

Looking good. It gets to be addictive, doesn't it?

[mrklean]

ha yea it does im starting my first northern today and im gonna try and carve the tail

[Laska]

Ac I use cedar. Those 2 new ones look great! I like carved tails there easier to make than a metal tail plus I personally think it looks better. I make my nords with a thick tail and I love the way it looks plus its durable for pike attacks!

[mrklean]

one question if i put a straight tail on it will i get any movement out of the decoy or will it just go in a straight line?

[Laska]

It will go straighttho if you. Go with say a 6" decoy or less even a slight bend will make it swim a good circle

[MJ1657]

I would really like to have one just like that red and white mrklean.

[Kettle]

I like the one from your first batch, the bronze color one, I think it is great! Would imagine it would draw em in too! Great Job!

[mrklean]

I would really like to have one just like that red and white mrklean.

I can work one up, i need to look for more fin material though, the stuff im using now isnt bad but i want a little bit thicker material.

[MJ1657]

That would be great. make one up and let me know what I owe you.

[hydro]

mrklean, nice work. They look like they will be a blast to use.

You mentioned wood, try box elder, as it has a nice smooth grain, its easy to carve and shape, and is free from the woodpile (I have plenty if you want some). For the fins, an old aluminum cookie sheet or baking pan works nice, and they are inexpensive at the flea market.

[mrklean]

first attempt at a northern and MJ's decoy, MJ i shot you a PM

[Archerysniper]

Hey where's mine That Northern looks awesome great job on them.

[MJ1657]

Let me know if you got the pm Mrklean.

Great looking northern too.

[mrklean]

ha the gf is doing a good job on the painting, im doing a pink and white northern next

[MJ1657]

Got the decoy Mrklean. It looks real nice sitting next to all my others in my family room. I cn't wait to get out there and give it a try.

There is only one problem. You forgot to sing your name on it!

[mrklean]

ha i knew i forgot something, im hoping to pick up an airbrush pretty soon get a bit more creative with the painting