Ducks don’t fly into a spread by accident. They commit because something looks right: the colors, the spacing, the movement on the water, the way the whole setup says “safe, come on in.” A good decoy spread is part science, part art, and part experience, and the gear you put in the water matters every step of the way. This season, we’ve got decoys from the brands hunters trust, in the species you’re chasing, plus the accessories to rig and haul them.

Start With the Species You Hunt
The best spread matches what’s flying in your area. Mallards will always be the backbone for many hunters, but adding a few other species gives your spread variety and confidence. Mixed species look natural, and they can help pull specific birds in close.

• Mallards for the foundation of most spreads
• Pintails, teal, and widgeon for variety and color
• Wood ducks for timber and small water
• Canvasbacks, bluebills, ringnecks, and scoters for diver hunters

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Realistic Floaters: The Heart of Your Spread
A strong set of floating decoys is the base of everything you do. We carry a wide range of full body options with realistic paint, durable construction, and weighted keels so they sit right in the water.

• Rig’Em Right Mainline Series: mallards, pintails, black ducks, and green-winged teal, built from tough, flexible EVA plastic
• Rig’Em Right Blackouts: a great option for hunters who want to expand their spread
• Avian X Topflight: open water mallards, pintails, and green-winged teal with realistic paint and rubberized molding
• Higdon Standard Series: wood ducks, green-winged teal, and ringnecks that are lightweight and packable with weighted keels
• Higdon Battleship Series: mallards, bluebills, canvasbacks, and widgeon known for unsinkable durability and visibility from the air
• Avery GHG Pro-Grade: ring-necked ducks and foam-filled surf scoters built with top shelf feather detail and durability

Add Motion and Watch Your Spread Come Alive
Still water looks lifeless. A little movement brings your spread to life and can be the difference between birds circling and birds committing. Motion decoys add ripples, feeding action, and swimming movement that catch the eye of passing ducks.

• GHG Finisher Ripple Maker: feeding and ripple motion in mallard and pintail drakes
• GHG Finisher Spitter: a more active option in mallard and pintail
• GHG Finisher Swimmer: realistic swimming action for open water
• Mojo Mini Mallard Drake: a compact motion decoy for adding life to your spread

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Shell Decoys for Field Hunters
Hunting geese or working fields? The Avery Essential Series Honker Shells blend economy with realism and variety, with multiple head styles and motion capability, and they’re currently on sale.

Rigging: Anchors, Weights, and Adjusters
A great decoy is only as good as how it sits in the water. Quality anchors and weights keep your spread in place, and adjusters let you hunt shallow or deep water without swapping gear.

• Coated steel cable anchor systems from Avery and Rig’Em Right for tangle-free deployment
• Strap-style and keel weights for marsh, pothole, and open water rigs
• Depth adjusters to adapt your lines on the fly

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Carrying and Retrieving Your Gear
Your decoys take a beating if they’re thrown in a bag together. Protect your paint and make pickup quicker.

• Avery 12-Slot Duck Decoy Bag: individual slots prevent rubbing and protect paint
• Rig’Em Right Jumbo Carabiner: carry a massive amount of decoys with a padded handle
• Avery Decoy Retriever: pick up your spread from a boat in half the time

Spread Tips That Make a Difference
How you set up matters just as much as what you set up. A few simple habits can improve your hunts.

• Leave a landing zone so birds have a place to drop in
• Mix species and postures for a natural look
• Set decoys to account for wind direction
• Use motion sparingly so it looks natural, not overdone
• Check your gear before the season so you’re not fixing tangled lines in the dark

Prep Before Opening Morning
Don’t wait until the night before to discover chipped paint, missing keels, or tangled lines. Lay out your spread, check every decoy, replace what’s worn, and fill the gaps. A little prep now means a smoother opening morning.

Fill Your Spread at Springhill Outfitters
Whether you’re starting from scratch or adding to a spread you’ve been building for years, we’ve got the decoys, motion, and rigging to help you finish more birds. Stop by Springhill Outfitters at 773 Seafood House Road in Selma, or shop online, and get ready for a season of Takin’ It Outside!