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Title: DSD Strutter motion and more
Post by: Dan Mallia on May 17, 2014, 02:56:24 PM
Seasons over, I'm depressed and working on stuff for next season, mainly things I couldn't get to while the season was going. Here's some some of the stuff I've been working on with my DSD strutter.   Thought I'd share em.

I wanted add motion to the decoy but didn't want to have a string setup. I did some searches and was turned on to a motorized system from Bass Pro Shops.  It runs on 4 AA batteries and has a remote.  I had to cut the stake that came with the motion system so the decoy wouldn't sit too high. I cut about 5 1/2 inches off it.  It should work out ok but perhaps I'd cut and less off depending on your ground. In the video you'll see I had the stakes as deep as I could get them in the hard packed ground I got around my house. Once I cut the stake I added some off the rubber washers that come with the DSD's for traction on the smaller stake. The stake is a smaller diameter than the stake that comes with the decoy but it works out good.

Really stoked with the movement it adds to the decoy.

http://youtu.be/YTaMBvoLJ5c (http://youtu.be/YTaMBvoLJ5c)

I'm using a tailfan holder from Edge. You have to place each individual tailfan feather in the slots. The holder is designed to fold the fan up for transport. As you can tell, I went a little overboard with the gorilla glue. It's not pretty but it's solid as a rock. I use a turkey fan tail save and put that inside the DSD strutter bag.

(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m171/dmmallia/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/B110C4A8-2C89-42AC-B2E1-978892D2AF26_zpsx8eaixde.jpg) (http://s104.photobucket.com/user/dmmallia/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/B110C4A8-2C89-42AC-B2E1-978892D2AF26_zpsx8eaixde.jpg.html)

I had to drill a hole right below the top feather slot to accept the bolt of the DSD strutter, just a tad bigger than the bolt and it fits good and snug.

(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m171/dmmallia/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/D49CCC7A-8C18-4155-A4E7-876082E0CA93_zpslctb42gj.jpg) (http://s104.photobucket.com/user/dmmallia/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/D49CCC7A-8C18-4155-A4E7-876082E0CA93_zpslctb42gj.jpg.html)

I have a couple of spots I can use this decoy safely and can't wait to get it out next year!!!
Title: Re: DSD Strutter motion and more
Post by: dfresh55 on May 17, 2014, 03:08:40 PM
thast awsome man, i liek the bps strutter stake,  i originally bought there strutter becasue of that stake,  as i worked there and the discount was hard to pass up but the decoy was awful its self..

but your on to something with that stake... nice mod!
Title: Re: DSD Strutter motion and more
Post by: Old Gobbler on May 17, 2014, 03:44:39 PM
I was telling brad at DSD that I drill a 1 inch hole at the bottom of the decoy and put a full length stake through it -- a slight breeze makes the strutter move , and move very naturally too
Title: DSD Strutter motion and more
Post by: VaTuRkStOmPeR on May 17, 2014, 05:18:58 PM
If I ever realize I need motion decoys to kill turkeys I think that instead of spending my time building a motion decoy, ill spend it evaluating where my skills were lacking and then just improve them.

You know, actually feel like I knew how to hunt a turkey instead of letting my Inspector Gadget Wizmojo motion decoy deluxe do all the work for me.
Title: Re: DSD Strutter motion and more
Post by: Old Gobbler on May 17, 2014, 06:13:18 PM
I don't believe in battery powered anything for turkeys , but using a decoy is a must have for personal safety issues --

Seen some horrible turkey shooting accidents and after that I don't walk out the house with out one
Title: Re: DSD Strutter motion and more
Post by: Dan Mallia on May 17, 2014, 08:54:16 PM
Quote from: VaTuRkStOmPeR on May 17, 2014, 05:18:58 PM
If I ever realize I need motion decoys to kill turkeys I think that instead of spending my time building a motion decoy, ill spend it evaluating where my skills were lacking and then just improve them.

You know, actually feel like I knew how to hunt a turkey instead of letting my Inspector Gadget Wizmojo motion decoy deluxe do all the work for me.

Oh don't worry, I know how to turkey hunt.  I spend most of my days on heavily pressured public land and I've been fortunate to enjoy a lot of success over the years I've been chasing them.  I put a lot of time, patience and work put into my turkey seasons.  I'm confident in my skills to be successful.

This is just another part of trying to gain an edge.  I could've tied a string to it and pulled it to get that motion, would that've been ok with you?  :TooFunny:

Seems I've struck a nerve with you.  To each his own.
Title: Re: DSD Strutter motion and more
Post by: Snoodsniper on May 17, 2014, 09:13:43 PM
Seriously guys what's the difference if it's turkeys,ducks, geese or even crows. If it's legal in your state and that's what it takes especially on heavily pressured birds I say go for it.

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Title: Re: DSD Strutter motion and more
Post by: Dan Mallia on May 17, 2014, 09:18:29 PM
Quote from: Snoodsniper on May 17, 2014, 09:13:43 PM
Seriously guys what's the difference if it's turkeys,ducks, geese or even crows. If it's legal in your state and that's what it takes especially on heavily pressured birds I say go for it.

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Bingo.  :thanks:
Title: Re: Re: DSD Strutter motion and more
Post by: turkey_slayer on May 17, 2014, 10:14:52 PM
Quote from: Dan Mallia on May 17, 2014, 09:18:29 PM
Quote from: Snoodsniper on May 17, 2014, 09:13:43 PM
Seriously guys what's the difference if it's turkeys,ducks, geese or even crows. If it's legal in your state and that's what it takes especially on heavily pressured birds I say go for it.

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Bingo.  :thanks:

All that you listed except turkey are speeding by flying not walking in. Don't see the connection in using them on hard pressured public land tho? What am I missing there?
Title: Re: Re: Re: DSD Strutter motion and more
Post by: Snoodsniper on May 17, 2014, 10:23:07 PM
Quote from: turkey_slayer on May 17, 2014, 10:14:52 PM
Quote from: Dan Mallia on May 17, 2014, 09:18:29 PM
Quote from: Snoodsniper on May 17, 2014, 09:13:43 PM
Seriously guys what's the difference if it's turkeys,ducks, geese or even crows. If it's legal in your state and that's what it takes especially on heavily pressured birds I say go for it.

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Bingo.  :thanks:

All that you listed except turkey are speeding by flying not walking in. Don't see the connection in using them on hard pressured public land tho? What am I missing there?

You have a valid point. It's not something I would do but to each their own. Where I hunt you can't use battery anything except for crows. So as far as I'm concerned the point is moot.

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Title: Re: DSD Strutter motion and more
Post by: Snoodsniper on May 18, 2014, 12:48:39 AM
I hear you but bashing someone because they're doing something different just kind of  upsets me. I change tactics all the time to get best of these darn birds. I don't advertise most of what I do because I don't feel the need.

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Title: Re: DSD Strutter motion and more
Post by: gwa on May 18, 2014, 06:56:24 AM
Back to the original post,
Where did you get the tail fan holder?

Denny
Title: Re: DSD Strutter motion and more
Post by: ridgerunner on May 18, 2014, 08:04:53 AM
Nice I like it. Wish I could use one here in Indiana, but we can't use electronics. My taxidermist is working on a cool decoy design. Check out the link below.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Schmeltz-Taxidermy/124781187588526

Title: Re: DSD Strutter motion and more
Post by: renegade19 on May 18, 2014, 09:21:53 AM
Quote from: ridgerunner on May 18, 2014, 08:04:53 AM
Nice I like it. Wish I could use one here in Indiana, but we can't use electronics. My taxidermist is working on a cool decoy design. Check out the link below.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Schmeltz-Taxidermy/124781187588526

Those are awesome.  I'd be scared to carry that strutter through the woods by the handle!  Back to the original post, that DSD looks sweet too.  Good job.
Title: Re: DSD Strutter motion and more
Post by: Dan Mallia on May 18, 2014, 10:46:08 AM
Quote from: gwa on May 18, 2014, 06:56:24 AM
Back to the original post,
Where did you get the tail fan holder?

Denny

I found it online. Rogers has em in stock.

http://www.rogerssportinggoods.com/lucky-duckexpedite-collapsible-turkey-tail-from-lucky-duckedge-expedite-p-1355.html