motion stakes

[marsh menace]

After reading countless reports of the advantages of motion stakes. I have purchased some. 6 dz. to be exact.

Question is- How do you install them on Higdon full bodies?

It looks like I am going to have to drill a hole in the bottom of the decoy?

Any of you fellas converted Higdons to motion stakes?

Sorry Avery- I would have bought your decoys had they been available 3 years ago.

Thanks in advance

[Bret Ayers]

You would have to modify your Higdons for the motion stake to work properly. If I'm correct Higdon do not have a hole in the bottom of the decoy itself like the GHG decoys do. You would have to cut a 4-inch hole in the bottom of the decoy. From there you would have to find the balance point with the head attached on the underside of the back. (This would be inside the decoy) Once you have found the balance point mark it, I use a sharp object to make an indentation in the material. From there you take a 5/16th inch drill bit and drill out a hole where you marked the decoy.

I hope this helps.

[Rick Frisch]

Bret's reply is 100% correct. Higdons do not have the cut-out on the bottom. You have to cut the hole in the bottom. The best tool for this a high speed rotary tool or a router.

One thing to remember is don't get into a rut on where the balance points are. Every decoy will have a slightly different balance point. I have made the mistake only to find out that some of the decoys are looking in the air or at the ground. The reason is because blow molding. You can get build-up in the tail or head sections that throw the balance point off.

Thanks,

[Eric Larsgaard]

Rick and Bret are 100% correct. I have seen some done and they looked good. Good luck.

[Bryan Pate]

I know if you are going to cut the holes in your decoys. I would recomend you use a holesaw bit on a drill it will be accurate everytime you make the hole. Hope this helps you.

[marsh menace]

awesome, you guys have been the best! I know I probably ask some silly questions but you guys field them all.

The issue about the 'blown' plastic and different balance points is HUGE! I would have drilled all the holes and installed the stakes and then been bummed, very bummed.

I will go to work on them.

How well do the things go into frozen ground?

Thanks again!

Marsh menace

[migratin25]

The motion stakes are an excellent addition for movement. I pounded some of the fiberglass ones into frozen goround, but I was afraid I would break them. Are there any plans of having metal motion stakes in the future? Metal ones would be perfect to pound into frozen ground.

[chad belding]

I know that one thing is for sure. You will not regret installing the Motion Stakes onto your Higdon rig. They will make your spread come alive. With just a little bit of wind, it will make your full bodies look like they are walking. Try to take the time to do this and let us know what the results are. Thank you for your interest in the Greenhead Gear line of products.

Good Hunting!

[MAC ISLAND]

migratin25,

Try a long 3/8" auger type drill bit in a cordless drill for making holes in the ground with your stakes. It works well.

[Travis Mueller]

There is tool that I am not sure who makes that works great for frozen ground. If I think of the name I will post it.

[marsh menace]

yea- Travis I have seen it. It works off the old fence post driver idea. Has a heavy collar that you can raise and slam down do drive the stake into the ground about $50.00 if I recall.

There is another that works like a shovel. It has a pointed steel end and you step on it shoving into the ground using your own weight. It sells for about 1/2 of the previous tool.

I have used the auger bit and cordless before and it works fine!

Thanks for all the replys.

We are having some awesome weather here in Wichita KS today. Big Ice storm. All our trees are splitting and such. Trees into homes, I saw a guy on the way home from work yesterday who was at a stop light and huge cottonwood limb fell on top of his car. That would suck.

regards,

marsh menace

[Bret Ayers]

We use a 3/8" drill bit as well. It does the trick! I would suggest buying a longer length drill bit. You will need at least 5 to 6 inch deep hole to keep the decoy from falling over.

I'm not so sure that metal stakes are in the making. Don't hold me to that but I think for guys walking into a field prefer the lighter weight fiberglass ones better. I have not yet seen a motion stake that has been broke.

Thanks,

[marsh menace]

I received the motion stakes last night! I see most of the quality info you guys have given me is right on the back of the package! Good job with the instructions.

If I am reading them right. The decoy just 'rests' on top of the spring. Nothing goes on top of the stake.

Just drill your hole in the decoy - set the stake in desired location. Then just set the decoy on top of the stake. Thats it?

Nothing to hold the decoy on the stake- like for in a high wind? I am assuming they just stay on- since I have not heard a lick about them falling off.

This is the only confusion I am having. Thanks again for all your help. I will not have a chance to change my decoys over till next week- cause its friday night and I'm heading out in the am! WEEKEND WARRIOR!

Thanks!

marsh menace