Dive Bomb Silo Goose Decoys

[bobalong]

I am thinking of ordering some of these decoys. I use silos almost exclusively now, but like the look of the steel stake design on these and would like to try them. I have read lots of info on them, which is sort of mixed. Has anyone up here actually used them in the field. Looking for reviews on the new V2 design ones, not the original ones. Thanks

[Pixel Shooter]

intriguing, luv the stake design, print aren't as nice as the real geese but I hate those stakes especially as the season goes on and ground gets harder, might be nice to add to my spread, maybe bigger order and save some shipping

[bobalong]

Originally Posted by Pixel Shooter

intriguing, luv the stake design, print aren't as nice as the real geese but I hate those stakes especially as the season goes on and ground gets harder, might be nice to add to my spread, maybe bigger order and save some shipping

I like the design on the RGII as well, but I haven't used mine in the last two years, probably going to sell them this year. I emailed Dive Bomb and they have agreed to ship USPS, as the only option on their site is UPS and I refuse to use those crooks.

[Pikes"R"us]

Originally Posted by Pixel Shooter

intriguing, luv the stake design, print aren't as nice as the real geese but I hate those stakes especially as the season goes on and ground gets harder, might be nice to add to my spread, maybe bigger order and save some shipping

x2 , the Stakes on these ones look a lot more user friendly then the sillisock ones are.. and they stack nicer too

[SolidSnake]

be interested to know how they work for you. One question i would have is how bad the shine is on them. The Pro 2 are nice because they don't shine and to me that is very important

[nube]

Make sure they have the no shine finish , flocked heads and that the stake won't bend when put into tough ground.
I think they are also a bit smaller than the real geese? Something to check out.
Personally I like full bodies but if you don't have the room in a trailer then you will be able to kill birds with these no problem.
I think for anyone that likes to hunt birds as much as you , you should get a few buddies together and buy a trailer and full bodies. They will last you a lifetime and the cost isn't all that much when split up.
Let us know how they look when you get them.

[Hair trigger]

A client brought some up last year and we put them out.. They are ok They are made from a corrugated plastic material, which does not look real durable. The stakes are skinny and U-shaped they go thru the body. They were ok in early peas but not how they would work in Nov in Alberta. I was not a fan of the white as it was bright if that makes any sense as white is bright but different than the Real Geese we use. They are smaller in size compared to Real Geese but are light. which if walking in would be great. Only used 4 dozen 2 mornings killed limits over them and you will kill over them just not my favourite.. All the best with your decision.

HT

[threeforthree]

Originally Posted by Pixel Shooter

intriguing, luv the stake design, print aren't as nice as the real geese but I hate those stakes especially as the season goes on and ground gets harder, might be nice to add to my spread, maybe bigger order and save some shipping

Stop ...count to ten backwards and put the phone back down.. pick it back up and order bigger trailer.loll

[bobalong]

Originally Posted by Pixel Shooter

intriguing, luv the stake design, print aren't as nice as the real geese but I hate those stakes especially as the season goes on and ground gets harder, might be nice to add to my spread, maybe bigger order and save some shipping

Been a few years now since the original post but still using the Dive Bomb and Big Al decoys. Did have a bit of trouble with the silo stakes in really dry fields and partially frozen so I mounted all the silos on Y boards before last season. With 3-5 decoys on each Y board it is a very very fast setup and take down now and ground conditions not a factor any more. Put about 5 dozen on 17 boards and kept a couple dozen still loose.