It really depends on the time of the season, how big are the flocks you are trying to decoy, how much competition in the area, etc...
This past Sunday(Wisconsin Early Season), two of went out and used a simple two doz shell setup. Positioned each doz as a family unit with gap in the middle and used one call and one flag to pull them in. Two hours of hunting and when the smoke cleared we had 9 honkers. The two largest were 14 lbs.
Location, location, location! Scout in advance and setup with good cover. If you are using a smaller setup a flag can work wonders. Then each year you can add a doz or two to your inventory as you can afford it. Makes it a little easier on the wallet. That and find a hunting buddie that can add to the spread and you can both have a good time.
Good luck out there!
This past Sunday(Wisconsin Early Season), two of went out and used a simple two doz shell setup. Positioned each doz as a family unit with gap in the middle and used one call and one flag to pull them in. Two hours of hunting and when the smoke cleared we had 9 honkers. The two largest were 14 lbs.
Location, location, location! Scout in advance and setup with good cover. If you are using a smaller setup a flag can work wonders. Then each year you can add a doz or two to your inventory as you can afford it. Makes it a little easier on the wallet. That and find a hunting buddie that can add to the spread and you can both have a good time.
Good luck out there!