want to try seaducks

[skimerhorn]

So I'm pretty hooked o the idea of trying seaducks. I've done plenty of puddle and diver hunts, but never seaducks. Being from va I think there might be a decent chance on them out in the Chesapeake Bay, but not sure. Does anybody on here have any advice on this? I know this is a do it yourself thread, but I may like to get somebody to take me out before I buy 5 doz seaduck decoys. Any recommendations for someone? It just looks like a lot of fun, and I have a lot of fun shooting any kind of bird.

 

[Zach]

Pit Boss Waterfowl...

You won't be disappointed.

 

[Graves14]

I'd seriously suggest going with an outfitter. Aside from needing a few dozen deeks, long lines, anchors, drop lines, and clips you need a pretty big boat that can handle the open water. For a few hundred bucks you can have a fully guided, pre-scouted hunt with a fraction of the cost.

 

[skimerhorn]

That's what I was thinking

 

[quackaddict]

I'll second the trip with Pit Boss. And he's not too far from you.

 

[lanetaxidermy]

Roy Maines UpperChesapeake outfitters... They are a top notch outfit have hunted with them 3 times so far and plan on a 4th time

 

[mdhunter]

Go with an outfitter...too much stuff to acquire. They are not hard to hunt but are a way different experience for sure. I do not know anything about Pit Boss but when this many folks in such a small community recommend them they must be good.

 

[skimerhorn]

He must have a good reputation if all you guys out west are recommending him. I'm gonna look him up.

 

[Graves14]

Also hit the skeet field with your duck gun. Sea ducks are normally taken with crossing shots at relatively high speeds.

 

[MTGunner]

Sea duck hunting...

Unless you have a very good deep V boat and lots of decoys with the supporting equipment I whole heartedly suggest you go with a reputable outfitter. I spent most of the 70's, 80's and early 90's hunting sea ducks on the east coast. I had $$$$ invested in equipment. BTW, you have to be able to understand the tides, know the weather patterns from a specific area, know where the sea duck congregate, be a seasoned waterman, etc, etc, etc. These you may be confident and a safe waterman. But, sea duck hunting is a real challenge especially for a novice. Go mwith an outfitter to start. You will have a grand adventure. I put out in excess of 100 decoy blocks daily when hunting these ducks. I bought Herters canvasback decoys and painted them to represent common eider drake and hens. The ratio of drakes to hens were approx. 70/30 drakes to hens. I shot an old Rem. 870 that I had the finish powder coated to resist rust. All metal corrodes in salt water, therefore lots of maintainence is required for all including boat, motor, guns, decoys, lines, trailer and I could go on more. Try an outfitter first. Have a ball. MTG

 

[Zach]

He must have a good reputation if all you guys out west are recommending him. I'm gonna look him up.

https://www.youtube.com/user/pitbosswaterfowl/featured