Homer Decoys...
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Noah Shaver
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If the item you purchased is in stock it will be shipped......eventually.
They're in business but they have some of the worst business practices/customer service you will find.
They're in business but they have some of the worst business practices/customer service you will find.
John Ascherman
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I have sent emails to see if they are still selling bodies. I wanted to try my hand at making new decoys. Since I have not heard from them I figured they are no longer in business?
Then they should not take payment...
Rod VanZile
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I hope you didn't spend much. If you are looking for foam body and heads to assemble and paint, try Lou Tisch. I have hunted over his decoys for close to 40 years. He makes a great product.
RVZ
Maybe these off amazon.... can guarantee you'll probably get them quicker than waiting on homer at this point lol.
John Ascherman
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Does he have a web site? Contact number?
Paul F Boundy
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lockstockbarrel.com
Paul F Boundy
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Office: Lou & Anne Tisch 36568 Boyce Drive Clinton TWP, MI 48035 PH: (586) 790-2678 Shop: 123 Avery Street Clinton TWP, MI 48036 PH: (586) 465-0339 |
Capt Rich Geminski
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Lou tisch... Bought bodies and heads and made a great rig. Originals carved by world class carvers.
Rod VanZile
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I doubt Lou would have eye screws. Decoy Rigs used to sell a ton of Herters heads and accessories. You might give them a call. I have their catalog from 2008. It shows multiple sizes in galvanized. Good luck.
Decoy Rigs
Whiting, Indiana
219 659-8371
RVZ
I think Steve Sanford was in with him, maybe he has some info.
thanks... manufactured an alternative for myself..
Steve Sanford
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All~
I carved a few masters for Homer Decoys when they were owned by Tony Homer. Tony sold the business to Scott Hash - whom I met once years ago at Tuckerton. So - nothing current from me.
And, I have searched many, many times trying to find long s/s lag screws (3/16" diameter or so). That was after I gave up completely looking for the same thing in brass.
Still dreaming.... (1952 Herter's catalog - a year before I was born)
All the best,
SJS
roy brewington
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If I recall what he was selling were E. Allan decoys. They were great decoys but bills could get broken pretty easy sometimes.
Steve Sanford
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Roy-
Yes - nice birds. I have Blacks, Mallards and Woodlies.... Masters for these were carved by Keith Mueller. They are one of my stock puddler rigs.
And, yes - I just knocked a bill off one of the decoys (in storage!) a week or so ago. Many reinforce the bill with a long galvanized finishing nail or the like. The repair will get one slathered in epoxy.
Also - as these are "beaver pond" birds - I use a flush keel with no ballast and a light anchor.
All the best,
SJS
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roy brewington
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They are a great canvas for a good paint job , thats for sure.