goose floaters

[boos1906]

I am going to be looking to buy some goose floaters. Just wanted to know what you guys use and what would be a good buy? Any help would greatly be appreciated

[Rudy]

Big foot.

[deadduck6]

Big foot.

ditto.....

[mlgorecki]

GHG Lifesize.

[calling4life]

GHG lifesize sleeper and resters.

They look real, I will see how they hold up.

I have used bigfoot in the past, and they are a great decoy, but I wanted sleeper decoys, and they don't have them. The GHG look a little more true to life as well.

I think GHG, Bigfoot, and Dakotas are really going to be the 3 to look at. Dakotas are just out, so we can't really tell how they will hold up, Bigfoots are tough as nails, GHG while maybe looking the most realistic have had paint problems in the past.

[Storm]

big foots here!

[goosesmasher]

Bigfoots and ghg oversized series

[GooseSlayer8]

bigfoots and GHG life size mixed together

[snow shooter]

Bigfoots for durability and lifelike. GHG for awsome looks

[bck1006]

how about these....
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u207/bck1006/floater-3-email.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u207/bck1006/Top-view-email.jpg

The new dakota decoy floaters!! I have 1 in hand and they are GREAT! I have owned every type of floater on the market and these take the cake!! Plus at 169.99 per 6 it is a great deal :D

[Foiles SMH1]

Dakota Decoys all the way

[ia_young_gun]

big foots @ $89.99/4 = $22.50 / decoy

dakotas @ 169.99/6 = $28.33/ decoy

when you break it down, $5 more per decoy for dakotas, not a very big difference, the big foots have a proven reputation of amazing toughness and durability proven by many years of hunting. I am sure the dakotas will be just as durable, but i am going to wait a few years just to be sure :wink:

[bck1006]

big foots @ $89.99/4 = $22.50 / decoy

dakotas @ 169.99/6 = $28.33/ decoy

when you break it down, $5 more per decoy for dakotas, not a very big difference, the big foots have a proven reputation of amazing toughness and durability proven by many years of hunting. I am sure the dakotas will be just as durable, but i am going to wait a few years just to be sure :wink:

Don't forget...
GHG oversize floaters-$110.00/4 = $27.50/ decoy

[MNWaterfowlSlayer915]

ive got 16 ghg life size floaters and love em

[laxblastin87]

bigfoot

[Foiles SMH1]

Bigfoot decoys are good decoys......but bigfoot customer service SUCKS! They are very rude to deal with.......I know for a fact that Dakota decoys customer service is second to none. Bill does a great job to make sure his customers are happy and let's be honest them Dakota Floaters flat out look awesome!!!!

[GOOSEHANSON]

I checked out the new FA goose floaters...there swimmers are awesome...joe

[Rudy]

Bigfoot decoys are good decoys......but bigfoot customer service SUCKS! They are very rude to deal with.......I know for a fact that Dakota decoys customer service is second to none. Bill does a great job to make sure his customers are happy and let's be honest them Dakota Floaters flat out look awesome!!!!

You shouldn't ever have to talk to big foot customer service. There skills are prolly less because they hardly ever have to deal with flaws.

[Foiles SMH1]

I called Bigfoot on a keel problem I had. They acted like I was try to pull wool over there eyes! I told them I use the decoys about 70 days a season and they told me it wsas my fault the keels were messed up because I was useing the decoys wrong!!!!! That was the day I sold off all my Bigfoots!!!!! That is very rude customer service if you ask me!!!

[rushcreekganderlander]

I still think the ghg are more realistic in color but I've had major problems with the paint on the oversized dekes. The lifesize have held up great...plus they have so many different styles and positions. If you want to make your spread look real get the ghg and some of the new fas...the swimmer dekes Joe mentioned do look nasty.

[goosesmasher]

I find that hard to believe bigfoot is a sponser of ours any time before they have always been very good to work with and always take care of the problem, I bought some new ones last year and the white cheek patck was coming off of some sent me brand new heads for 5 dozen recieved them in 2 days

[louch1aw]

big foots @ $89.99/4 = $22.50 / decoy

dakotas @ 169.99/6 = $28.33/ decoy

when you break it down, $5 more per decoy for dakotas, not a very big difference, the big foots have a proven reputation of amazing toughness and durability proven by many years of hunting. I am sure the dakotas will be just as durable, but i am going to wait a few years just to be sure :wink:

Rogers has Big Foot Floater 4 packs for $74.99

[Foiles SMH1]

Give the Dakotas Floaters a try guys! They are big and yes they will hold up!! The 5 bucks a piece differance isn't that nuch at all for what your getting. These decoys will for sure help ya put honkers in your hole this fall. I really like Dakota decoys and if there half as good as the Dakota Fullbodies they be great!!!!

[ia_young_gun]

Give the Dakotas Floaters a try guys! They are big and yes they will hold up!! The 5 bucks a piece differance isn't that nuch at all for what your getting. These decoys will for sure help ya put honkers in your hole this fall. I really like Dakota decoys and if there half as good as the Dakota Fullbodies they be great!!!!

you honestly can't quantify how many more honkers, if any, will come into your spread if you use dakotas vs. big foots, it all comes down to what you want to spend your money on. I think they both look good and you will kill geese over both over them.

[dforsyth]

2ND that on the FA Floaters, GOOSE! Got mine in the other day and and New Swimmers are awesome!! The paint scheme and detail is really good stuff!

[RIVER RAT]

i am not knocking fa brand deeks (i own some) but it seems only the fa brand staffers take up for them. :shock: and this isnt the first thread i have noticed this own. whats up with that? :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

[ia_young_gun]

i am not knocking fa brand deeks (i own some) but it seems only the fa brand staffers take up for them. :shock: and this isnt the first thread i have noticed this own. whats up with that? :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

well kept secret?? :twisted:

[CUPPED & COMMITED]

My favorite for durability is actually Herters. There paint on them won't hardly fall off even when dropped on concrete. For $90 for 6 is what I will spend my money on.

[mlgorecki]

My favorite for durability is actually Herters. There paint on them won't hardly fall off even when dropped on concrete. For $90 for 6 is what I will spend my money on.
I have some too, and they are durable, but I don't use them anymore because they lack sex appeal compared to any of the flocked headed ones.

[freefall319]

My favorite for durability is actually Herters. There paint on them won't hardly fall off even when dropped on concrete. For $90 for 6 is what I will spend my money on.
I have some too, and they are durable, but I don't use them anymore because they lack sex appeal compared to any of the flocked headed ones.

I agree, i'll never throw a honker decoy without flocked heads again.

[BigR]

I like the bigfoots and thats what I plan on buying....

No offense, but I love the look of the Dakota FB's, but the floater to me almost looks like he has his wings puffed up like a swan would do.

[WhiteFeather]

The high back end will help provide contrast against the water, making it easier to see from farther away.