Motion Decoy System | DuxTrac- First Look

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[@oskargallardo643]

Jerk rig! Made one with a 3ft T-Post and a bungee cord

[@moosemilk8956]

Probably a little late for the give away, but we use an old sump pump with fittings that shoot out in 4 directions and we tie off decoys to the center pipe so the decoys ride in the out flow.

[@onlysanepersonleft]

Do you what the deepest water you can use this in ?

[@SurvivingDuckSeason]

@@onlysanepersonleft it comes with a float kit so you can use it as deep as you want.

[@onlysanepersonleft]

@@SurvivingDuckSeason Thanks for the quick reply. How many decoys can you use on this ? I see in the video you are using 2. Thanks again.

[@evangrusenmeyer2222]

I actually have been tinkering with a homemade decoy spreader and so far I have been really happy with it.

[@joshlewis2312]

Motion ducks! Great jerk rig!! And a few pulsators!

[@phillipaton658]

I just recently purchased a Motion Duck Decoy Spreader, it’s basically a jerk string on steroids. I love it. Instead of them moving in a linear line, it looks like a whole flock of ducks swimming. I also throw the mojo butt ripper in the middle of my spread as well.

[@jdesserre132]

Jerk rig with a weight and bungie cord at the end. I also add other weights along the line and run the line under the weights to make it look like some decoys are feeding and going "butt-up". Either hand pull or attach a battery and custom pulley system depending on how far I need to carry heavy gear. Works in 4 inches to 4 feet of water. You also can't go wrong adding a Mojo or 2 and throwing sticks and stomping puddles for splashing. Always looking forward to the giveaways and hello from Ontario, Canada.

[@woodduck635]

Growing up hunting on the creek, I would always gather up a bunch of chunky sticks. When the ducks would work over, I'd throw one in to splash the water and make a few waves. Of course, when the water got out in the woods, I'd use the old Lacrosse method and kick the water!!!

[@samanthabrenzel3585]

Just really getting into duck hunting this past season, so a simple DIY jerk rig using an old mojo pole has been my go to for motion!

[@logan45]

Jerk rig for motion is hands down the best!

[@WhatupG]

We have a decoy swimmer system... this looks like a great portable system. When on the go... we use mojos and jerk rig. Glad to see youre back online!

[@tylerandersen2054]

Old fashion jerk string. thanks Joel.

[@CampSeth]

I love to use the motion ducks decoy spreader with an auto jerk rig puller! It also makes packing decoys in and out super easy!

[@affliction141]

Motion ducks decoy system is my go to for water motion.

[@matthewmoore5840]

My favorite way to get motion in the spread is cuttin ducks from the sky. They always make good ripples. “Motion Ducks” decoy spreader is a close second for public land.

[@calebwright3359]

My favorite system is Motion Ducks. I usually swim groups of 7 or 10 and if I’m hunting with multiple guys I’ll set up 2-3 different sets. I hunt central TX mainly farm kinds and small lakes in the fly zones. Really helps pull them down into gun range. Thanks for the review!!

[@Tyler_B.]

Motion ducks are awesome! They’re a local company to me. I run 3 together with 4 Texas rigs around them. We’ve run (at the height of migration) 13 rigs all connected to 1 line.

[@jasoncampbell4723]

I use a RC pontoon boat with a goose decoy mounted on it, it has wedges on the pontoons to displace more water and a kid drives it around the decoys.

[@Toga_Noga]

I love butt waggers. Mojo does a great job at making them. Attracts the ducks. I really want that jacket! Honestly so freaking cool! XL if I won. Finger's crossed!

[@RC_Outside]

Bought a Lucky Duck Lucky Swimmer this year and I love it so far. Also can never go wrong with the trusty old jerk rig.

[@redwrestler13]

In Oregon we cannot use any motorized devices. Decoy Dancer is the most amazing pull sting flapper decoy and in combination with The Last Stand, you get a jerk rig effect throwing ripples throughout the spread and allowing you to use it even in rocky bottoms where a pole cannot be used. It has been a huge advantage to have and by far the best motion combination I have ever used.

[@johnemrey9877]

Nice and portable tool. I made swimming systems for the blinds on our lease for about 125 each. Can make them any size and any amount of decoys. Our spread looks like a water park and consistantly have success

[@matthewstillwell1824]

We use a couple of jerk cords through the spread. They put motion throughout the spread and provide plenty of ripples on calm mornings.

[@grahamcampbell1846]

We hunt the river a lot so I find a little bit of running water and depending where I put rig my decoys on the keel I can make the decoys move in all sorts of ways. Makes it easy and simple when space is limited in your boat.

[@jimboward7634]

I like the dippers and vibrators--the Mojo's up in the air--not to sure about. Water motion devices are golden for me. Flock of Flickers were great but several sank immediately and several more just quit working. I love your videos; very informative and real for my hunting situations. Keep um coming!

[@travisthompson6543]

Joel, I am a gadget guy myself. Always on the hunt for new ways to add motion. Unfortunately in Washington State we aren't allowed to use battery operated items. Which generally makes me rely on wind and jerk strings. Glad to hear you got your computer fixed. I was starting to wonder if I had accidentally unscribed from your channel. LOL...

[@RossPaskett]

I like the flutter wing decoy mechanism from aero outdoors. It's not fancy but cheap and effective!

[@johnchiarelli3925]

I hunt from a boat blind. I use a combination of a four position jerk rig and Higdon XS Kickers and pulsators. I also use Mojo spinning wing decoys in the early season, mostly attracting teal. But by mid season I have to pull those. By mid season I find that the Mojos definitely attract the ducks from a distance but when they get close they pretty much freak out.

[@peterlundin7805]

I'm a "deep water" ~2 - 3.5 feet water public land hunter. So, lots of walking in and hauling gear in. My go to has been a jerk rig with 2 mallards; typically right in the middle of my decoys so any ripples that are made can make my spread look more lifelike.

[@kolintersey]

because I am new to duck hunting my go to is a jerk rig and a mini mojo. Out here in Arizona that will draw the ducks from quite a ways, often without calling.

[@jasonpearson9005]

Pulsator and jerk rig. Learned the jerk rig set up from your video on that subject.

[@robwalters9695]

Simple grey conduit pvc pole about 5 foot long and 550 cord. Loops tied at various lengths along the line to the boat and various sized loops. Gets the decoys spread out and you just attach the Texas rig to the loop and the weight pulls the decoys back when you let the line go. Pretty simple diy jerk rig.

[@jdkennedy77]

I’m a ripple fanatic! I run three Duck Creek Decoy Flashbacks, two Battleship Swimmers, and two butt ripples. I used manual jerk rigs for decades, but simply got sick of the manual part. Also, with automatic ripples, birds you can’t even see yet can see your ripples (versus seeing birds when it’s too late and you’ve put down your jerk string).

[@landonjackson7349]

I like to use the Motion Ducks decoy spreader system. Very realistic!

[@midwestfresh2234]

I have found that placing a weight on a fishing line between your decoy and jerk handle allows you to swim the decoys with or against the current (as much line as you have), and lets you "pop" them in and out of the water when the line is taught and the duck is directly above the weight.

[@joegarcia9789]

Hay Joel, I use the long lining method or a version of it. It's 50lb fishing line or braid that's anchored to the bank. You can make it as long or as short as you want. The key is, it must be in open water and you have to have a steady wind if the wind is circling the decoys will get tangled up in them selves. To rig run 100' of line at one end string on the decoy swivels ( I wouldn't do more than 8) then start with the last swivel tie a drop loop don't make the loop to long or the decoy will tangle. 2 to 3 inches is good Then measure 3 to 4 feet this first decoy must be far enough away because it will slow the other decoys down. Too long and it can whip around and get tangled. Now finish the rest of the swivels in groups down the line. Space them far enough so they don't hit each other. I do 18 inches to 2ft depending on the size of decoys, groups of 4 then 3 with 3 to 4 foot spacing between each group. Now I take a 2 oz. Bell sinker and a foot of line tie those together and the other end I tie on a swivel this guy will then be connected to the last decoy at the end. The weight slows this guy down. P.s. the swivels I refer to are what we use on the decoy rigs. ( snap swivels) Also when connecting the decoys use the hole closest to the body of the decoys this will give it better action with less or light winds. Thanks like watching! It was actually you that gave me the idea when you said don't do what everybody else is doing.

[@goodwhitetail]

Jerk rig and rippler decoy by mojo. Also a spinner with a remote. Thanks for all the great videos.

[@mickeymcguire9583]

12 Flock-a Flickers, Mojo Jerk-a-Spreader and 2 old large metal wing Mojo Mallards. I add 4 quiver magnets on the really calm days.

[@jakemcmackins7282]

I’m a big jerk string guy but I love my Lucky Duck Agitator. I love the motion it has. I tend to put it on the corners of the spread.

[@Drblood6721]

Glad to see the videos back, our season is all done up here in VT. My favorite new way is the motion ducks spreader which Thomas from VOU got me into. It looks awesome!

[@TeamFowlFreaks]

Always run a normal jerk cord in the center of spread near kill hole, then a wonderduck or 2 throughout the spread so when ducks catch you off guard there is still a little motion at all times!

[@ethanmathias7974]

Will for sure be buying this for next season!

[@terryhammock5993]

Jerk Rigs and Higdon Pulsators as well as Swimmer Decoys. We also use Flock a Flickers.

[@woodywhackers7245]

Up here in minnesota we can't use battery powered decoys for the first couple weeks of season which is one reason why I like the jerk rig. Its also nice because it is very easy to carry in and you don't have to worry about forgetting to charge the battery

[@leytonczarnecki933]

In the past it was a jerk rig, but recently we have moved to the pulsator mallard duck that works great!

[@kylet846]

I like the Motion Duck decoy spreader and my Higdon splasher flasher. Also I use the Mojo king mallard and a few Mojo ripple ducks.

[@brianpalmer3939]

We mostly use jerk rigs. We have a spreader but the stake we hunt the most has a elevation which makes spreaders hard to use. We got a Higdon pulsator and a flapper but haven't used them much. This product looks cool so I can't wait to see how it works out for you.

[@jimbolton2646]

Decoy spreader jerk rig with a foot pedal, keeps my hands free

[@JessicaKathrynSullivan]

My first duck hunt is this month so I will tell you my favorite after a few outings 😆. I can't wait!

[@freckles688]

Spinners are all I use but that needs to change. I will look at the DuxTrax for next year though because it looks awesome. Thanks!

[@marksmith685]

I like tying a bungee rope to a tree hook a couple of decoys to it pull it tight and then just let it go I gives a really cool chasing action. Love all your vids they help a bunch keep em coming.

[@middleagedman1473]

Me and my buddy on still water generally use 1 jerk rig and motion pucks. They work good. Thanks for posting vids they help me a lot on how and where to set up.

[@bradyaustin9244]

I made a 4'x4' pvc square, pvc glued the poles together at the elbows, screwed eyes in the corners and the hook up four fully flocked dakotas. On one side of the square I have a 2lb anchor with elastic from walmart to give it that pull back. Bungie cord is great to. And then run the rope back to me. DIY motion ducks

[@chrisc130mech]

we use mojo's and jerk string with a decoy spreader...Have tried just about everything out there except something like this in your video. love your content BTW! Keep it coming! used your tip on the black ducks (painting old decoys as black ducks) it has given us some new life on a slow season for us!

[@larrybristol575]

I love it,going to have to have at least one or more , our season is so slow here eastern Oklahoma, have to take all advantage of new rigs .

[@GoinLite1]

Just got my Duxtrac from Carl too. Hope to use it this weekend.

[@richmorrison961]

My favorite way to create motion in my decoy spread is a jerk rig. I’m actually looking to add the latest mojo jerk rig capable of handling a dozen decoys to my arsenal.

[@brenthuskins7410]

Jerk string is the main way. Sometimes you gotta think out of the box tho lol. I have been in situations where I've forgotten the jerk string at home or in the truck and had to use rocks. Throwing rocks in your spread can be effective you just gotta be careful not to hit your decoys. I have also used a tree limb that was there already. Give it a tug or 2 and it would give some movement. Looking forward to the review on this product.

[@kitchencreekoutdoors6298]

I use a combination of swimmer, wing spinners and jerk rigs. Great video, I'm going to look into the duxtrac asap.

[@johnnewton7072]

I use trot line with clips and spreader for jerk rig. This looks pretty cool might look into it in future

[@cfoutdoors243]

I usually run a mojo or two and a jerk cord, seems to work pretty well. That duxtrac system looks like it should work really well. Glad to see more vids from ya 👍👍

[@worthlessdays8365]

Sweet rig!

[@technickly258]

I like a simple jerk rig or two. Easily packable and “battery” never dies lol

[@DrewVerdin]

If the battery does die..you prob wont need the jerk rig anymore anyway 😄

[@bobfanelli7054]

I’m new to duck hunting but the jerk rig looks pretty good , l may build one for us. Thanks Joel, God bless.

[@jeremybreeden77]

Great review Joel! If I had a permanent blind to hunt I'd consider trying one. My go to for motion on the water is a jerk rig. When ducks are call shy it's fun to work them with the jerk cord! Have a great day!

[@evenhenderson4940]

Really nice review!! Definitely going to check it out!! I usually use a jerk cord It’s cheep and simple and it has worked well for me!!

[@aaronsnatic2446]

Wind, when God is nice enough to provide it, is my favorite way LOL!!! When that don't work out, the old Jerk Cord is my go to favorite way to get motion (Modeled it off the one you showed in a video awhile back).

[@aja22891]

I've only ever used a jerk-line. This video makes me want to try a motorized motion system though. Thanks for all the great content. New hunter this season and constantly learning from your channel. Keep it up!

[@ericweber7707]

My favorite motion tool is the Kirk McCullough mallard chaser. Game changer

[@brianmowrey2423]

I’m using a jerk rig I made. But unlike most rigs I ran my line through an eye on my anchor then up to two decoys spaced out with a light weight pipe. This way when I use the rig the decoys dive like they are feeding. I found this to give more water movement with the decoys bobbing up and down.

[@Goosemaster1810]

Jerk string when hunting the pond. Goose hunting I turn on my lucky duck flapper.👍🏻🦆God Bless Joel keep em coming

[@willponce6012]

jerk rig is my go-to for motion. Its hard keeping motion in big spreads for private rice so we typically run a few kickers and wobblers but my favorite by far is a tried and true jerk rig. there's one in my spread every day of the season if there's less then 10 mph of wind.

[@christiancullum2891]

You can never beat a jerk rig it almost never fails you

[@eugenemurphy1861]

I like a mojo or two along with a butt up rippler if hunting waterfowl, but also use a mojo and flock-a-flickers when shooting pigeon or dove

[@scottbailey2243]

I use a jerk rig and spinners. The jerk rig also keeps the kids busy and involved in the hunt.

[@zjones]

I like the lucky duck spinning wing ducks and the crazy kicker paired with a jerk rig.

[@aimkhan83]

This season was nice and windy here in Ontario. So I didn’t have too much to do. In fact, even the spinner wasn’t that used. Past season I had 5 decoys in a row on one line. I’d tie the end of that line to a 4’ long pvc conduit pipe, stick it to the ground and tie a jerk rig to it. Works but it’s a bit of work to set it up and carry early in the morning.

[@matthewweaver3709]

I improved my jerk rig by taking tent poles and making a spreader with it for four decoys. I want to rig a rc boat to the bottom of a decoy sometime though. Haha

[@troymitchell1747]

I hunt walk in public Access land in Idaho on a small pond. So I have invented my own what I call a jig rig that works the lot the same as a jerk rig but way more realistic. It gives me movement up to six teal decoy. It worked very well for me this year. It’s also small and compact. Like I said I have to walk in and I have been in a mining accident And have a hard time walking, So lighter compact and realistic the better for me.

[@connorwells2990]

This being my first ever duck season I’ve started with a home made jerk rig and I’m tinkering with some homemade spreaders too

[@garrettlangley3633]

Great vid

[@paulvidonic8602]

I like using a Pulsator or two. I also have a motion duck spreader which works well if there is not a lot of vegetation.

[@Milldale1]

I like my shaker decoys running 3 ducks and 1 goose. I’m going to make a couple of jerk rigs

[@shawnfarris8908]

Thanks for the awesome giveaway buddy! Cant wait to try those waders out. I use mojos just bc I haven't made a jerk rig yet.

[@josephmorse8991]

I just bought my first mojo can’t wait to use it but I’m still going to use the tried and true jerk rig

[@thedog24633210]

Jerk line is my favourite

[@thehunter6855]

My favorite way to put motion in my spread is with spinning wing decoys and jerk rigs.

[@rpiii3755]

I prefer motion decoys system way easier to pack in and out! Great videos.

[@frankjordan7292]

We use a combo of mallard machine and splashed flashers. I am also a sucker for a gadget. This thing look pretty cool.

[@FinsNFeathersOutfitters]

My favorite way seems to be one or two mojos and a jerk rig would love a shirt or a jacket!

[@brysonhallman8692]

Just got back to sc from a few days in Arkansas. Shooting some specs and some ducks in some fields and in the timber but my go to motion decoy here in sc is a wonder duck, mojo rippled and a Higdon pulsator. I use a mojo here and there but not much due to every decoy spread that a bird flys by has one

[@countryb0y3006]

I use a couple of the Higdon pulsator splashes that way they are splashing all the time.

[@lanedavidson2105]

Jerk rig and I just got a rippler decoy I’m excited to try.

[@Unknown1-111]

Motion duck spreader jerk rig is pretty convenient & creates good motion

[@mikeconnolly8396]

When I was a kid, I rigged up a 12v battery and bilge pump to a decoy. This was way before the ones on the market today. Splashers, spinners, flashers, magnets.. I've used them all. I keep going back to a jerk cord

[@bradleykerner1974]

We hunt in an area with a lot of hunting pressure and are always looking for something to draw birds to our blind. The best method we have found is to use spinners. We use 7 spinners, two wind whacked and two flappers. I also just bought a butt squirted for days with low wind.

[@ashleyhebert2219]

That pullover is 🔥🔥🔥 My favorite way to get motion in my decoys.. is to send my dog out because he pulls the decoys when retrieving 😂.. hes not the smartest boy but he's a great laugh. But we use mojos !

[@thomasjohnson3793]

From the Great Northwest public Duck Blind good evening Joel another great video on another great product it is too bad that we can't use Anything Electric here in Washington State it all has to be motivated by us in the sense of a jerk string so one thing I have noticed when you pick up your duck decoys you have a lot of activity so I like the whole three or four back when the birds are flying I will pitch a few out that seems to help they think activities coming in I believe okay good luck shoot straight and God bless

[@jmbrangwin1370]

Like the other WA hunters have said, we can’t use anything battery operated. Motion Ducks makes a great jerk string. Nice guy, I’m sure he’d send you a sample. While you’re at it grab one of his shell pick-up sticks. Motionducks dot com is his web site.

[@justinallen8109]

I'm a fairly novice duck hunter so the only motion that I've been able to try so far has been a jerk rig as well as some of the decoy attachments that are a little propeller and those worked really well on calm days except that the seal sometimes would leak and corrode the battery and I haven't been able to find them in stores anymore.

[@duckmenofthesouth1133]

I put a trolling motor foot on an adjustable pole. You can use it in 6 inches to 6 feet of water. It pushes a lot of water.

[@alansmith4618]

I hunt a lot of channels between lakes near my house and for motion I just like putting decoys near the edge of the current change between shallow and deeper waters, it seems to give them a lot of side to side and swimming motion. I will often also set a mojo near the edge to mimic a bird landing in my decoys as they move, it works real well in my area of MI.

[@2squarehead]

I run a home made jerk rig using a piece of thin PVC and some paracord. Works great and fits that college student budget hahaha.