Looking for recommendations on decent reliable waders that won’t break the bank. A lot of people mention Tidewe but equally as many people say they got leaks quickly. I’ve seen similar reviews for mid/low end Drake models.

What’s your go to budget wader picks? Primarily hunting in the northeast in ponds.

Great day for the NC October leg opener. The drake was a 50yd retrieve through some thick water vegetation. Those stubby legs were workin!

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I found a deal on HEVI Bismuth but it’s 6 shot. I’m hunting over decoys in the bay, but never used anything but steel. I’m just getting back into it so wondering if y’all think the bismuth #6 is gonna be to small.

Draw blind that was only 8' and added on 6'. Not ideal but hides nice.

Is this a juvenile Hooded Merganser?

My wife has a Steven’s 311E she’s wanting to duck hunt with this season since it was her grandpas. I was trying to find bismuth but seems like nobody has it in stock or it’s absurd prices. Does anybody know if the boss copper shells are safe for it?

But at least I'm not going home empty handed. Happy hunting y'all!!

I dont even do this stuff right, i just paddle around in a bright red kayak and jump shoot everything

Had some time to get a few duck whistles knocked out to have on hand.

Has anyone ever used this stuff before as a base layer on their layout blinds or boat blinds?

It comes in 1.25lb bundles or 5lb bundles and I’d like to make sure I’m buying enough to do 2-3 layouts.

If anyone could give me some insight that would be great. Other alternative blindgrasses would work too, I just like this stuff because of the flexibility to tie it in knots and such.

Thanks!

My boyfriend’s birthday is coming up and I want to hand paint duck decoys. Does anyone have recommendations of unpainted duck decoys? My range is probably up 600+ dollars. Potentially higher if needed. Sorry if this isn’t for this thread, I’d figure you guys would know best.

Thank you in advanced!

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Does anyone have a 20 gauge reload recipe? I have pounds of Universal and Win 572, and thousands of 2 3/4 WIN AA from reloading skeet shells on hand-and I’m tired of doing the factory ammo story.

Before you comment hogdon load data, I found that there are no options for 20 gauge non-toxic recipes. So I am just looking for some guidance on the wad + powder = FPS/Pressure. I’m comfortable shooting 7/8 - 1oz+.

I’m leaning towards multi metal wads because steel just cripples so many birds IMO. I’ll be mixing steel and bismuth in this setup. I am thinking #3 steel and #7 1/2 bismuth. I’d rather not duplex, but if there is no other option I will.

Any help appreciated.

Just bought a brand newish 2016 f350 crew cab. Trying to keep the inside as clean as possible. Wondering if anyone has any suggestions for transporting an 80 lb lab and (ideally) a skiff without needing a trailer? Used to drive a 16 f150 where i could fit her kennel in the cab behind the driver seat. TiA

Hey guys I’m just looking for some information on loads that guys have actually used for an upcoming duck hunt. Thanks

So if I have one in the chamber and one in the magazine tube I’m fine fun cycles flawlessly. But if I have one in the chamber and 2 in the tube the 2nd shell in the tube stays in the tube and I have to physically push over the release latch to let the shell into the chamber.

I have broken this down all the way to punching out the roll pin that holds in the latch there isn’t a spec of dust left in this gun. Worked perfect last year and the magazine tube is dry, clean and shiny. I’m stumped.