Duck season has ended and the withdrawals begin to set in. I don't know about others, but the wait for the next duck season is a long one. Thank goodness for fishing. I have a few tips for storing those expensive motorized duck decoys. Last thing any duck hunter wants is for duck season to arrive and then find out something is not working. Motorized duck decoys like, MOJO an EDGE have become a valuable asset to a duck hunters arsenal. Here are a few tips for storing them until the next season.
Tip #1 Batteries Storage
Without batteries for these decoys, they are useless.
Clean the battery, especially the connector. Remove any corrosion, rust, dirt and grim. Use a simple electrical cleaner like WD 40 or Electra Clean. These are safe for electrical use. Once battery is clean, it is recommended that the battery has a full charge prior to storing. So put it on the charger overnight. Once charged, the battery should be stored in temperature controlled area. DO NOT store battery in frig or freezer. Extreme temps may damage the battery. Make sure the battery does not sit on concrete or a metal surface. Concrete will drain the battery and metal with condensate and may cause water damage. These tips should keep that battery in good condition for the up coming season.
Tip #2 Decoy and Motor
The decoy itself is what houses the motor so they go hand in hand.
Again, clean off any dirt, mud, grim, or corrosion. Use simple soap and water on decoy. Use the electrical cleaner just like on the battery for the motor. Store in the same fashion as the battery. In a temperature controlled area. As for the removable wings, clean, and store some place that they will not be damaged.
Tip #3 Decoy pole
The pole which holds the decoy above water is usually driven into the mud. Make sure you clean all the mud to prevent it from rusting. Use a wire brush to clean all the threaded nuts so they don't corrode and prevent bolts from screwing in properly. Last thing you want is to maintain all the other part and decoy and then it cannot be put together because of a little corroded nut with damaged threads.
Hope these tips keep your expensive decoys ready for when the withdrawals subside once duck season reopens. If you are looking for any motorized decoys or replacement parts, visit www.waterfowlgearpro.com
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