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In the market for new layout blind
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01/30/12 07:01 PM
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Mallardmauler22
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Hey guys I am in the market for a new layout Blind. I will use it for duck and goose hunting. I figured I would start looking now since alot of places put their duck hunting stuff on sale. I want something fairly light and packable size. One other key thing I am Looking for is I want to have the framed shooting door. If y'all could please give me any input on what blind to get I would appreciate it since no places ever have them out and on display. Thanks a lot!
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Re: In the market for new layout blind
[Re: Mallardmauler22]
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01/30/12 07:02 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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Hard to beat the xlander unless your a big boy
Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, b/c they know not victory nor defeat"- #26 TR
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Re: In the market for new layout blind
[Re: BOBO the Clown]
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01/30/12 07:09 PM
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Mallardmauler22
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I'll have to look at that one.
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Re: In the market for new layout blind
[Re: Mallardmauler22]
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01/30/12 07:10 PM
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Mallardmauler22
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Just looked at the xlander. It's nice but I need something with the framed door panels
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Re: In the market for new layout blind
[Re: Mallardmauler22]
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01/30/12 11:20 PM
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Leonardo
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Saw a bag this past weekend that was also a decoy bag. Thought that was dang cool.
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Re: In the market for new layout blind
[Re: Leonardo]
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01/31/12 11:37 PM
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TexasEd
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The migratory forum is full of opinionated duck and goose hunters.
I like the Avery Finisher that I have the best of the 4-5 models I've tried. It would be better if it had back-pack straps though.
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Re: In the market for new layout blind
[Re: TexasEd]
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02/02/12 03:14 AM
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DMOB52
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Yup I have had a lot of different ones. Any FA one is gonna be good. But this last year I have hunted out of a rogers tough man and I like it a lot. Rogers are pretty cheap as well and have good shipping. My buddy has hunted out of a redhead one for going on four years and its still going. Just some ideas.
"Cut Em"
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Re: In the market for new layout blind
[Re: DMOB52]
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02/02/12 03:23 AM
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kellygunner
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Stay away from the power hunter
Kelly
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Re: In the market for new layout blind
[Re: DMOB52]
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02/02/12 03:23 AM
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JGram1
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Avery M2 is awesome! Easy to put up and take down! I hunted out of one 20+ times this year and loved it!
North Texas Guided Duck Hunts
If it flies...it dies!
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Re: In the market for new layout blind
[Re: TexasEd]
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02/02/12 03:24 AM
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1FowlHntR
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The migratory forum is full of opinionated duck and goose hunters.
I like the Avery Finisher that I have the best of the 4-5 models I've tried. It would be better if it had back-pack straps though. My vote goes with the finisher too.....I'm 6'4 560 and can lay in it no problems. plenty of room for shells and whatever else you want in there comfortably
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
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Re: In the market for new layout blind
[Re: 1FowlHntR]
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02/02/12 03:33 AM
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Tvilbig
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Avery groundforce. Nothing fancy about it but it sets up in two snaps and has held up for me for two season of hard hunting. Folds nice and flat to fit into a boat or on you back. I like it mainly because the doors fly open easily. Hard to appreciate until you have hunted out of some that you have to push the doors open or ones without framed doors.
Last edited by Tvilbig; 02/02/12 03:34 AM.
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Re: In the market for new layout blind
[Re: TexasEd]
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02/02/12 03:34 AM
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Charlito
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The migratory forum is full of opinionated duck and goose hunters.
I like the Avery Finisher that I have the best of the 4-5 models I've tried. It would be better if it had back-pack straps though. Same here. I like how roomy it is..
the thing about baiting is, even a rookie hunter could have a 170 bird season if they bait holes
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Re: In the market for new layout blind
[Re: kellygunner]
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02/02/12 04:23 AM
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LuckyDucker
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Stay away from the power hunter
Kelly you didn't like my power hunter? 
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Re: In the market for new layout blind
[Re: Charlito]
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02/02/12 04:23 AM
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ciscooutdoorsman
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Ive got a pacific outdoors (no longer made by them.) Its HUGE and very roomy, but if you want a small profile i wouldnt look at one. I recently bought a Cabelas Northern Flight Ultimate on sale and i love it. Ive got a bunch of room inside and its a semi low profile blind. Not to mention that it has 10" of waterproofing (basically a neo tub without the crazy price!) 
-If I buy any more waterfowl hunting stuff this year I'll be eating cat food and crackers for dinner.
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Re: In the market for new layout blind
[Re: Mallardmauler22]
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02/02/12 01:41 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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Just looked at the xlander. It's nice but I need something with the framed door panels It's got two poles....and no issues opening. The frame doors blind usually have a higher profile
Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, b/c they know not victory nor defeat"- #26 TR
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Re: In the market for new layout blind
[Re: BOBO the Clown]
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02/02/12 02:30 PM
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Travis Wright
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Does the Cabelas Ultimate have good backpack straps?
Travis
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Re: In the market for new layout blind
[Re: Travis Wright]
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02/02/12 03:33 PM
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wal1809
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I'll buy another layout when they build one with 4 inch foam from the back past where my butt sits, not a pain in the butt to carry, waterproof both top and bottom and can easily cover my body. The latter of the requirements is not easy to do.
Last edited by WAL1809; 02/02/12 03:33 PM.
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Re: In the market for new layout blind
[Re: wal1809]
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02/02/12 03:48 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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Wal, you can get a heated pad from lake Bonneville layout boats
Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, b/c they know not victory nor defeat"- #26 TR
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Re: In the market for new layout blind
[Re: BOBO the Clown]
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02/02/12 03:59 PM
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wal1809
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Wal, you can get a heated pad from lake Bonneville layout boats I have used an old lawn lounge chair cushion, however the doors don't close anymore 
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Re: In the market for new layout blind
[Re: ciscooutdoorsman]
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02/02/12 04:17 PM
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grimm22
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I recently bought a Cabelas Northern Flight Ultimate on sale and i love it. Ive got a bunch of room inside and its a semi low profile blind. Not to mention that it has 10" of waterproofing (basically a neo tub without the crazy price!) x2 just got one this year and really like it
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Re: In the market for new layout blind
[Re: grimm22]
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02/02/12 05:15 PM
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Wild Hart
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Re: In the market for new layout blind
[Re: wal1809]
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02/02/12 05:57 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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Wal, you can get a heated pad from lake Bonneville layout boats I have used an old lawn lounge chair cushion, however the doors don't close anymore Lol, this one is not as wide
Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, b/c they know not victory nor defeat"- #26 TR
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Re: In the market for new layout blind
[Re: wal1809]
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02/02/12 06:02 PM
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garrett
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Wal, you can get a heated pad from lake Bonneville layout boats I have used an old lawn lounge chair cushion, however the doors don't close anymore would the doors close in the first place? I know my doors wont
Attention rickym, this is not a troll post, just a good hearted fun type of post
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Re: In the market for new layout blind
[Re: 1FowlHntR]
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02/02/12 06:21 PM
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Bond659
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The migratory forum is full of opinionated duck and goose hunters.
I like the Avery Finisher that I have the best of the 4-5 models I've tried. It would be better if it had back-pack straps though. My vote goes with the finisher too.....I'm 6'4 560 and can lay in it no problems. plenty of room for shells and whatever else you want in there comfortably 560 lbs? Dang!
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Re: In the market for new layout blind
[Re: Travis Wright]
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02/02/12 06:35 PM
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TexasEd
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Does the Cabelas Ultimate have good backpack straps?
Travis There are a lot of variations but the one I tried has backpack straps. Even with the backpack straps it was too heavy for the long walk-ins we have around here.
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