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4
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Tazbo,
November 9, 2009
By Tazbo
from MN
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"I know these are sold as decoy retreivers and they work very well for this. But I also use mine for retreiving ducks when knocked down over water. It doesn't replace a well trained Lab, but it is cheaper then a bag of dog food."
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?
Yes
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Review 2 for Avery® Adjustable Length Decoy Retrievers
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5
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great item to have,
November 3, 2009
By cduck1
from littlestown,pa
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"this handle is the bomb , works great and stows along side your gun in a hard case."
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Yes
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Review 3 for Avery® Adjustable Length Decoy Retrievers
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5
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Avery Retriever,
October 26, 2009
By Duckfever101
from New Jersey
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"I've been using this for the my last couple of hunts and it's a quailty product."
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?
Yes
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Review 4 for Avery® Adjustable Length Decoy Retrievers
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4
out of 5
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long arm,
October 20, 2009
By pariscup
from Andover, Minnesota
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"When you try to grab that decoy that's just out of reach, this is the pole to use. I have purchased all three sizes through the years and I find this one the best. The only problem you'll have is "who in the boat will get to use the pole. It's adjustable up to 12 feet and packs easily when not in use. If your a great shot you can use it to pick up your ducks that you drop next to the boat. But like all good pieces of equipment you need to take care not to bend out of shape."
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?
Yes
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Review 5 for Avery® Adjustable Length Decoy Retrievers
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5
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GREAT,
October 11, 2009
By DURyder
from Erie , Pa
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"I use it every chance I can . We hunt a flooded canal which doesn't allow alot of access to downed birds due to water depth . The extra 18' of reach is outstanding . Every Waterfowl hunter needs one of these ."
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Yes
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Review 6 for Avery® Adjustable Length Decoy Retrievers
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3
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Decoy Retrievers,
October 1, 2009
By GreaterScaup
from MN
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"Needs to Float. Lost one last season because it sank. Otherwise works good."
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Yes
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Review 7 for Avery® Adjustable Length Decoy Retrievers
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4
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not bad,
September 18, 2009
By seanja
from Sask.
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"I bought this to make it easier to retrieve ducks from the shore of small ponds. The first day I used it I had it fully extended and had to lift a duck over some thick weeds.
It bent a little one section away from the end. I continued to use it all day and we got a lot of ducks with it. I was able to staighten it out not too bad and I realize that it probably wasn't made for lifting any kind of weight. Overall I was really impressed though, I got the 18' one and it sure made life a lot easier. It had a really nice feel too it and good balance, I was pretty impressed with the stability of it when fully extended. I am thinking of grabbing another one just for backup."
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?
Yes
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Review 8 for Avery® Adjustable Length Decoy Retrievers
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5
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AVERY DECOY GETTER,
July 6, 2009
By hoghunterinzion
from CARROLLTON, GEORGIA
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"I USE IT FOR JUG FISHING TO PICK UP MY JUGS AND IT WORKS GREAT"
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Yes
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Review 9 for Avery® Adjustable Length Decoy Retrievers
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5
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Avery® Adjustable Length Decoy Retrievers,
April 19, 2009
By waterfowler1092
from IL
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"we purchased one of these and this saves so much time and havoc. Its excellant, doesnt rust or stick. Another great reason we choose avery."
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Yes
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Review 10 for Avery® Adjustable Length Decoy Retrievers
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5
out of 5
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Avery decoy retriever,
February 17, 2009
By NBA52
from Coastal NC
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"A must for duck hunting froma boat...makes decoy pick up a lot easier!! Cabelas price even with shipping beat anybody locally and if it comes from Cabelas you know its high quality!!"
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?
Yes
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Review 11 for Avery® Adjustable Length Decoy Retrievers
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5
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Works good,
February 9, 2009
By BryanE
from Portland, OR
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"I have only used this a few times so far but the construction is solid and the locking mechanism is easy to use. There is some flex when the thing is fully extended but that is to be expected."
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?
Yes
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Review 12 for Avery® Adjustable Length Decoy Retrievers
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5
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Not used as Intended,
February 3, 2009
By Archer3
from SD
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"The Avery retriever extendable poles are very rugged and durable. I use sections of the poles in a military application and they hold up extremely well in field use."
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?
Yes
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Review 13 for Avery® Adjustable Length Decoy Retrievers
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5
out of 5
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decoy retriever,
January 27, 2009
By TX13435
from HAWLEY, TEXAS
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"this is a great product....it is extremely sturdy and easy to carry and extend to full length... my decoys are set from the bank...this way i can get them further out and retrieve them without having to walk into deep water..."
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?
Yes
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Review 14 for Avery® Adjustable Length Decoy Retrievers
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5
out of 5
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CheezHead Bri,
January 14, 2009
By CheezheadBrian
from Madison, WI
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"Have used the 18' model for two consecutive years in the field and I love it!
It does sag a tad when its extended to its max length, but that has to be expected within reason. You do need to be careful when its fully extended too not to bend a segment too much - or it won't easily collapse back together without a little re-bending. Most of it is technique and once you get the hang of using it, its not really an issue anymore.
Surprisingly, you'll learn quick you have to have good footing - don't think you can stretch out 18' with one arm and keep balanced! Its very light weight - its the leverage that'll cause to take a drink if you're not careful!
Also works awesome at retrieving ducks too! One landed in a river and the current was too quick - but was able to grab the pole and extend it and get it in the water faster than I would've been able to walk thru the muck to grab the bird by hand (haven't learned to run in the muck yet!). 18' again is a long distance to walk in muck thats a foot thick!
One thing it really needs was a shoulder strap! Ended up getting 1" polyethylene straps with an adjustment slider and quick-release buckle and mounted to the outermost pole at both ends with hose clamps. Just a quick pinch to release the strap and I can pull this off without getting it twisted with backpack or gun straps. Bingo!
In the last days of the season (here in Wisc at least) bring a towel with to dry it off before you collapse it.....or you won't be able to re-open it after it freezes shut! Also good to rinse off and let it dry out in the garage expanded after each use to prevent some stinks!
Another great Avery product that I can't imagine hunting without"
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Yes
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Review 15 for Avery® Adjustable Length Decoy Retrievers
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5
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great product,
January 1, 2009
By Ranger007
from Louisiana
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"cuts your decoy retrieval time in half. get one for each person in the boat."
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Yes
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Review 16 for Avery® Adjustable Length Decoy Retrievers
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5
out of 5
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High bank retrieval,
December 9, 2008
By merc34
from Ohio
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"The adjustable length Decoy retriever pole works just great. I hunt a river that at times has a low water level. The pole allows me to still set my decoys and retreive the ducks without the use of waders."
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?
Yes
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Review 17 for Avery® Adjustable Length Decoy Retrievers
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5
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Great Product,
December 8, 2008
By Gator96
from Camp Lejeune NC
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"Clearly the retriever is high quality. Have not been out on the water with it, but it extends way out there and has good spine strength even at full extension...its gotta work! I imagine this pole will come in handy around the house too...I envision pulling frisbeys (sp?) off the roof with it one day."
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?
Yes
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Review 18 for Avery® Adjustable Length Decoy Retrievers
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5
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If you don't have a boat or dog this is a must!!!!,
December 2, 2008
By VtIceFisher616
from The Burg, Vermont
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"This is the greatest duck hunting product I've ever purchased!
To start this decoy retriever is built Avery tough, it is extremely light weight, and it is affordable. If you don't have a dog or a boat or even if you occasionally puddle jump from land then this product is for you!
If you've ever hunted from shore then you know that the steepness of the bank plays a huge factor in your decoy effectiveness. If the bank drops off and it gets deep quickly then you aren't able to set your decoys out as effectively.
If you can reach out that extra 18' once your at your waders limits then you can place your decoys out that much farther which allows you to make for a more realistic spread. All of us know that the more natural your spread is the more ducks you'll bag.
On top of improving your spread this product can save your life. All of you who have been over your waders know that they sure as heck don't float and I personally have taken that unavoidable last step that seems to go from 5' to 30' deep.
I almost drowned that day, fortunately I walked away with only mild hypothermia and a few mouthfuls of not-so-delicious lake water but this never would have happened to me if I would have had this product in my decoy bag.
So don't pass this product by it is worth ten times its weight in gold and could save your life."
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?
Yes
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Review 19 for Avery® Adjustable Length Decoy Retrievers
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5
out of 5
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adjustable decoy retreiver,
November 18, 2008
By fishbc
from richmond bc canada 2010 winter olympic games
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"great product if shooting over water but attach a cord to end of retreiver as it doesnot float. dropped one in water and it sank so we had to buy another one."
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?
Yes
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Review 20 for Avery® Adjustable Length Decoy Retrievers
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4
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Good stick,
November 18, 2008
By AriGold
from Columbia Basin, Washington State
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"When it gets out to its' longest it gives a bit too much. Likely not much you can do about it. I recommend getting the long one and then not putting out the last 4' as that last stick is weak.
Works real well."
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?
Yes
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