Blacks make an effective confidence decoy, as
it seems other species of ducks appreciate their wariness as much as hunters
do. Seeing as how blacks are
"cousins" to mallards, we based our basswood shapes on our 4 mallard
poses (standard, resting, sleeper, drinking, dabbler). The dimensions we use are a magnum sized
16" X 7" with weights of approximately 1.75 lbs each. Our signature
hand applied oils over a linseed oil base coat result in a realistic feather
finish that even wary Mr. Black will find hard to resist. The concave decoy
bottom shape spanned by our pine keel offers a realistic ride. The 6"
notch at the bottom rear of the keel accommodates a lead strap for
self-righting ballast.
Video & photos coming soon