2014 Delta Marsh Rig...

[Pat Gregory]

They are all packed and ready for departure tomorrow. The 2014 Delta Marsh Rig include the following...

- 1950's Duncan Ducharme Canvasback hen painted by Peter Ward.
- Pair of 1985 bluebills by Torry Ward.
- '66 Redhead and '67 bluebill drakes by Miles Pirnie.
- Pair of bluebills by Steve Sanford.
- Ruddy duck by Jim Schmiedlin.
- The rest were carved by yours truly to include bluebills, canvasbacks, goldeneyes, buffleheads, bluewing teal and 2 pair of Delta Marsh Style Canvasbacks.

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[Pat Gregory]

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[Pat Gregory]

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All decoys were branded "Delta Marsh Rig" including the Schmiedlin Ruddy. Thanks to Terry Desilets for getting the brand done.

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Here is a shot of the Pirnie redhead decoy with the Delta Marsh brand next to the Pirnie Brand.

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Hopefully have some good action shots from our trip. Godspeed to all who are in the marsh or broadwater next week!

 

[Bill Embacher]

Awesome Pat, looking forward to following them through your posts!

 

[Al Hansen]

Now this IS exciting! Best of luck to you and a safe journey. I, too,will look forward to how you did.

What an impressive list of of decoys. They are sure to bring you good luck!
Al

 

[Lee L.]

Impressive rig! Would love to see more pics of them on the water.

 

[Jeffrey Nelson]

Pat, I wouldn't care if I shot another duck if I got to watch that rig float all season. Best of luck, Jeff

 

[Steve Sutton]

Best of luck Pat......




Steve

 

[Paul F Boundy]

Pat, awesome looking rig. Best of luck at the show.

Best- Paul

 

[Brad Bortner]

Looks good Pat. Safe travels and good gunning. Enjoy the porch.

 

[Steve Sanford]

Pat~

That is one big navy you've got there! I look forward to your "in use" photos.

I hope the weather and ducks are good to you,

JS

 

[David Robinson]

Good luck Pat...and don't shoot the decoys!

 

[Kristan]

Fabulous, Awesome, Breathtaking, Admired Rig! Just to think of a few that pop in my head after observing your pictures.

Are you speaking of Portage Le Prairie, Manitoba when you speak of the "Delta Marsh"?

Regards,
Kristan

 

[mike braden]

I need to get me some more Pat Gregory decoys......

 

[Pat Gregory]

Kristan - Thank you for the kind words. We were just in Portage la Prairie a few hours ago. Are in North Dakota driving home now. Trip was truly a waterfowlers dream. Will post up pics in a few days when I get home. All decoys floated great. Was great to see the Ducharme can get out after 60 years of sitting on a shelf. She did great. Duncan would be proud...

 

[Willy McDonald]

What a tremendous tribute to our tradition bearers Pat.
Just love it.

Willy

 

[john bar]

great decoys, where did you get the anchor line clips?
john

 

[wis boz]

Pat
You are "Mr. Duck Hunter".
wis boz

 

[Pat Gregory]

John - anchor clips come from Bob Metrich at Decoy Rigs in Whiting IN. I get all my rigging from Bob.

 

[SJ Fairbank]

A wonderful rig you have pictured Pat.

I have acquired a good bit of line and rope from Decoys Rigs, I like them as well.