[ArkArcher]

I found this today after doing a little searching. Thought some of ya'll might be able to use it. Looks pretty easy too!! :thumb:

http://www.duckfever.com/mallardmachine.html

 

[ArkArcher]

So...not one reply. :biggrin: I guess you area all to busy making your homemade mallard machines to post. :thumb: I wish I would have found this earlier in the duck season. :smack:

 

[ArkArcher]

It's a machine that cost about $150-$200 to buy. I think it can be made a WHOLE lot cheaper than that!

Here is what the real thing looks like.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/s...r=96607&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults

 

[ArkArcher]

So the arms that the decoys are attached to rotate to make a swimming motion, are does the prop just swirl the water? How's the diving effect accomplished?

The motor prop will be about 4 to 6 inches below the water facing straight up. When you hit the ON switch, the motor will come on forcing the unit straight down (the same as if it were pushing your boat forward) thus pulling the decoys under slightly with it. It will also force a bunch of water up disturbing the clam water on the surface.

Here is a link to a couple pictures on how it works.

http://www.bassbuckandduck.com/how_it_works.htm

 

[ArkArcher]

Here is what it says on the AGFC site...

Mechanical Decoy Restrictions
With the exception of kite devices, simulated wing movement decoys (including all electronic, mechanically operated, wind-powered or manually powered devices that simulate wing movement) are prohibited. This includes the use of flashing lights/LEDs to simulate wing movement. These decoys are allowed for dove hunting, as well as hunting snow, blue and Ross’ geese during the Conservation Order season dates.

 

[ArkArcher]

Yep, they are legal! :thumb: Hey rad, noticed you are in Alexander! Good to see someone from my neck of the woods on here. Don't guess I ever realized where you are from. :thumb: