I understand were your coming, but i also don’t gun the same area all the time i was always taught with blackducks from old time baymen 7 black ducks and a seagull thats all you need. And if your gunning a ditch 3 blackducks. Ive never had and issues using the same set of decoys every time since...
I just picked up this beautiful rig of blackducks carved by Mark Ford if New Gretna NJ. It got me thinking how many decoys does everyone use when gunning heres how i gun through species.
I gun south jersey for reference
Puddle Ducks
7- Blackducks & 1-Seagull
Divers
24-Broadbill/bufflehead...
I think your on the money with it being a gas tank hatch. I agree the dog hatch towards the bow under the breakwater is a better design. Tho aesthetically the dog box on the transom has better eye appeal
Save this beautiful George Heinrichs speed box sneak box up a few days ago it even has the dog box option not too many were built with that if I would guess it is built in the 70s she doesn’t need too much work except or locks, trim, combing pieces and some fiberglass patches. This is # 27 of...