Photos of O-S Redheads, Blue-Bills, Canvasbacks, etc.

[administrator]

Take a look at these photos of the Over-Size Blue-Bills, Redheads and Canvasbacks! These decoys are in the “slick” stage right now and are ready for texturing, but they are in line behind several other projects and will not have the feathers added until the Looker-Style full body carving is completed. We expect these decoys to be finished no later than June 1 so you can expect to see them in stores by September 1. The O-S Black Ducks and O-S Goldeneyes are not even close to being in a stage to be photographed, but they should fall into the same delivery schedule so don’t panic!

http://www.averyoutdoors.com/images/products/decoy/slick_pair_cans.jpg

http://www.averyoutdoors.com/images/products/decoy/slick_pair_2.jpg

http://www.averyoutdoors.com/images/products/decoy/slick_pair_1.jpg

[Sangamon River Rat]

I can just imagine what these new decoys will look like once they are painted. These decoys look awesome and will will definitely put the competitors' decoys to shame!!! Keep up the good work guys; you are on your way to ruling the decoy market!!!!! :cool: smile.gif :cool: smile.gif

[Rob Jepson]

I know some of my fellow TM's can't get very excited about hunting divers (Travis... tongue.gif ), but these are a welcome addition to the GHG product offerings for a large percentage of East Coast duck hunters! I look forward to seeing them on the water later this year!

Rob Jepson
Avery Territory Manager

[Troy Dautermann]

I know a few guys that are going to be in line for these when they come out. Great looking profile on those Cans.

[Webbedconnection]

How big are these 'oversize' decoys? Length, width and height please....

You guys are certainly revolutionizing the decoy industry...Thanks and good work! duck

[DUK-aholic]

awesome! thanks for the update!

[J Kryspin]

Looking mighty fine!

[migratin25]

That's what I'm talking about! Those look awesome!!!

[D Stimac]

Wow! Those are the some of the best looking divers I've seen. Every time you guys post more pictures, I need more decoys. Please let us know the measurements on these.

Thanks,
Dave

[JEDJR]

I agree, the most realistic looking decoys on the market!incredible, just incredible. thanks for keeping us updated on the stages of the decoys.

[KK-MN]

Wow, very nice!!!

Who carved each of them?

What are the measurements of each?

Thank you. Keep up the great work.

[Ebdawg]

Sweet. And I was that close to buying another brand of redheads.Glad I did'nt.

[Tom Matthews]

Here are some facts about these decoys.

Over-Size Blue-Bill drake: 14" long/7.25" wide
Over-Size Blue-Bill hen: 14" long/7.5" wide
Carved by Charlie Prinz

Over-Size Redhead drake: 15.75" long/7.75" wide
Over-Size Redhead hen: 14.75" long/7.5" wide
Carved by Dick Rhode

Over-Size Canvasback drake: 17.5" long/7.5" wide
Over-Size Canvasback hen: 17" long/7.5" wide
Carved by Tommy Cornicelli

All length measurements are bill to tail.

[KK-MN]

Thanks for the response Tom. Avery is really "raising the bar" in the realistic gunning decoy department. Congratulations and keep up the awesome job.

[Chad Belding]

Nevada is a big Canvasback state and these are dead on. These divers will compliment the Greenhead Gear Game Rig Clips. Another great decoy by GG.

[David]

Holy smokes!!!! :eek: Well i'm definitly gonna go broke when those dekes hit the market. Thanks again everyone who puts time and effort into these decoys, I haven't duck hunted long but I can guarentee my diver block is gonna be huge this year.

[Doubleclucker]

Those are going to be awesome. More excellent work by the Avery team.

[Tom Matthews]

It is really nice to hear such approving remarks, and I want to thank all of you. I also would like to take this opportunity to tell all of you that I know Fred, Dick, Charlie and Tommy appreciate your remarks as well. These guys as well as all the other carvers on the team are truly talented, and I cannot conceive of how they do it.

In addition to being great carvers, these guys are die-hard duck and goose hunters as well, and we think this definitely makes a difference when they sit down to create great "hunting" decoys.

Speaking of a great carving, Fred shipped the new Blue-Winged Teal hen carving today (this decoy will double as the Cinnamon teal hen as well), and I expect to see it by Friday. Kelly Ross did an awesome job on the carving as usual, and Fred did another incredible texturing job. The mold should be open and samples approved by mid-March so be on the lookout for this new decoy. I will forward the carving photo to Jason and ask him to post it tomorrow.

Thanks again for the nice comments!

Tom

[Pete-G]

Those all look awesome. Getting my pennies saved up for a few dozen for my big water rig. Can't wait to see the actual decoys!

[Jeff-Widgnwhacker-Wallis]

Can't wait to see the REDHEADS :D with some paint on them. Guess they will compliment my GHG Ringnecks next season!!

WW

[migratin25]

I think these look great hands down!! The best there is out there. I'm not trying to say anything bad or knock anyone's ideas or anything of the sort, but how come the O/S bluebills are only 1 inch bigger than the lifesize? I guess I figured they be closer to 18". I'm sure there was a reason. Thanks Jason

[KK-MN]

migratin25,

That was the very first thing I thought of too. But when I went to measure the life size Bluebill I had sitting on my desk.... I noticed that the head position is in a more natural or upright position - whereas the oversized version is more relaxed and set-back. Remember Tom said the measurements are from bill to tail.... so since the oversized dekes bill is further back - I *estimate* that the OS bluebill body to be 1.5" to 2.25" longer that the original lifesize body. And don't forget - they are going to be wider and taller too!

Therefore, IMHO, the qualities desired in an oversized decoy(better visibility, better floating in rough water) should be met by these OS GHG Bluebill decoys.

Just trying to help out - maybe someone has more accurate info. smile.gif

[migratin25]

Kevin, I understand where you're coming from. Even though the length might be just a little bigger, but the actual body will be larger all together. I was just going by what Tom said on the first page of this post that the O/S will be 14". I had looked up the lifesize and it said 13". I was just wondering is all. Thanks Jason

[DUK-aholic]

any update on the status of the O/S diver decoys, i heard possibly nov. or dec., anyone know???

[Scott Moates]

I am sorry, but, these will not be available until next season. You will see these on the shelves beginning August of '05. I can't wait for these either.

[JG]

AS ALWAYS AVERY HAS DONE IT AGAIN, NICE JOB!!!
JG

[Rick Frisch]

Guys,

I work for this company and I still am amazed at the new decoys that come out every year. They just keep getting better and better. Makes our job easy. Thanks for the great work.

[duckthumper]

Now I now what dekes I'll be looking for next year but please get them out so I can have them by october

[Bret Ayers]

Guys,

These decoys should be out for the 05' hunting season. They are truly unbelievable! Our carvers have done it again! We have 10-15 decoys that we are hoping to bring into the line-up by August. You won't be disappointed!

Thanks for your patience!

[JEDJR]

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I agree, Avery has alot of great things coming for us in 05.

Hey Bret, Click the link and put in a good word for me, tell Freddie I really need some of these. :D