Serious motion for serious waterfowlershttp://www.mallardmasterpro.com/forum/index.phpTue, 07 Sep 2010 23:44:41 -0500 Phorum 5.2.8 http://www.mallardmasterpro.com/forum/read.php?2,6,18#msg-18 http://www.mallardmasterpro.com/forum/read.php?2,6,18#msg-18My motor system is not effected by water. There are no parts in the motor that will fail due to dampness. I have had customers that have dropped the motor/wing assembly is the water and retrieved it months later and it still worked.
It is not sealed. If it was, moisture would still build-up inside due to sweat and it could then freeze and bust. It is designed to allow the water to flow through. Simply oil it occasionally, in the provided hole, to displace the water.
Expected life I have decoys out there that have been in use for 5 plus years and still going.
Warranty We stand behind what we do. Ask anyone. Most repairs can be made for less that $20.

Thanks for your interest
Mark]]> Mark Arnold General TopicsWed, 04 Mar 2009 08:22:22 -0600 http://www.mallardmasterpro.com/forum/read.php?2,6,17#msg-17 http://www.mallardmasterpro.com/forum/read.php?2,6,17#msg-17What is a healthy spread? You first have to start with your particular hunting area and compitition. In big water I like big spreads. My personal blind on Kentucky Lake, I us 4 to 5 hundred decoys. This makes my spread visible for a long distance, which can draw ducks close enough to have the opportunity to work them. This technique has been very successful for me.
In other situations, this kind of spread can have the opposite effect. It will probably still draw them closer, but it may look too unnatural to allow you to finish them.
Sometimes less is more and this could change as the season progresses.
So in short, you have to watch and read the ducks and how they react to what you are presenting. In other words there is no definite answer to this question. It varies to the area, time of season and your particular hunting enviroment.
How Much Motion? I usually will use 1 motion decoy per 2 dozen decoys. This can also vary depending on what I just mentioned. Recently, my prostaff and I have discovered that you cannot put out too much motion. I know that this is just the opposite of what a lot of hunters are doing. They think that ducks are getting to smart for spinning wing decoys. I think that they are getting too smart for just one or two spinning wing decoys. They see it everywhere. Sure they are getting too use to it. So my answer is to present something diffrent. Use a motion decoy that looks as real and natural as you can find and don't be afraid to use too many.
I hope this helps.

Thanks
Mark]]> Mark Arnold General TopicsWed, 04 Mar 2009 08:05:19 -0600 http://www.mallardmasterpro.com/forum/read.php?2,6,16#msg-16 http://www.mallardmasterpro.com/forum/read.php?2,6,16#msg-16 Nick General TopicsSun, 01 Mar 2009 23:28:25 -0600 http://www.mallardmasterpro.com/forum/read.php?2,6,15#msg-15 http://www.mallardmasterpro.com/forum/read.php?2,6,15#msg-15
I stumbled on your product recently and decided that I am going to gear up next season. . . Robo ducks are not so useful any more. My question; what do you recommend for a pretty healthy decoy spread? I spread my purchases our in order to defer the costs over several months.

Thanks,
mac]]> Mac General TopicsTue, 24 Feb 2009 10:01:54 -0600 http://www.mallardmasterpro.com/forum/read.php?3,13,14#msg-14 http://www.mallardmasterpro.com/forum/read.php?3,13,14#msg-14Glad your back from Germany. You and your dad need to get up here. Killing ducks everyday. Having a great season. You should be seeing plenty of Gadwalls. They have left Tennessee.
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Mark]]> Mark Arnold F.A.Q.Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:50:37 -0600 http://www.mallardmasterpro.com/forum/read.php?3,13,13#msg-13 http://www.mallardmasterpro.com/forum/read.php?3,13,13#msg-13
How is every thing going. Hunting good this year.
Since i have been back from germany, I have been hunting every day that im off. And i never leave home with out three of the best decoys i have ever seen.
The mallard master pro, freed'n frenzy, and the best thing since sliced bread( Aviator 3d. )
Thanks alot for all the great times, Im hoping i see you soon Clint.]]> Clint skipper Jr. F.A.Q.Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:45:09 -0600 http://www.mallardmasterpro.com/forum/read.php?2,12,12#msg-12 http://www.mallardmasterpro.com/forum/read.php?2,12,12#msg-12I'm interested in the Mallard Master Pro and the Mallard Master Feedin'
Frenzy. The question I have is can these decoys be deployed in a saltwater
environment?

-Jack


Reply
Hey Jack
No, salt water will destroy the inner motor unit. I would suggest the
Aviator 3D.
Thanks
Mark]]> Mark Arnold General TopicsThu, 06 Nov 2008 08:47:50 -0600 http://www.mallardmasterpro.com/forum/read.php?2,10,11#msg-11 http://www.mallardmasterpro.com/forum/read.php?2,10,11#msg-11I was looking at the Mallard Master Pro and wanted to know if it has an on
>off switch
Stan


Reply
Hi Stan,
Due to the instability of toggle switches in heavy water situations we have
omitted it to prevent future problems.
Thank you for your interest in our product and we look forward to doing
business with you.
Lisa]]> Mark Arnold General TopicsThu, 06 Nov 2008 08:44:21 -0600 http://www.mallardmasterpro.com/forum/read.php?2,10,10#msg-10 http://www.mallardmasterpro.com/forum/read.php?2,10,10#msg-10hey mark,
thanks for the quick reply. I used my mm yesterday and it worked fine. I am a handicapped hunter and have limited use of my right arm. I need to install an on off switch so I can install the batteries at home and only have to turn the switch on at the beginning of the hunt and at the end when I pack up. could you e mail me a schematic of the wiring so that I can interrupt the circuit between the battery power and the motor or the relay that creates the delay ?
thanks again. Dave

Reply
OK David,
I do have a temporary soultion. On the delay timer there are 2 wires leading into the motor cavity. One red and one yellow. You can splice either (but only one) and apply a toggle switch, however it is temporary because the spalashing water will eventually cause the toggle to fail. It may last all season or just a few days. Toggle switches are not designed to operate in wet conditions, therefor they are not sealed. Well at least the ones that I know of.
I understand your situation. I hope this helps.
Thanks
Mark]]> Mark Arnold General TopicsThu, 06 Nov 2008 08:40:55 -0600 http://www.mallardmasterpro.com/forum/read.php?2,9,9#msg-9 http://www.mallardmasterpro.com/forum/read.php?2,9,9#msg-9I just received my mm pro from Macs and have a few questions. the time delay for the off period is only a half second. is there some way of adjusting that? do you guys have a remote option available for me to buy? I have a remote from a robo. if you do not sell a remote can you give me some advice on wiring my remote in to my mm pro. by the way, great product. saw it in action for the first time in Kentucky and decided I had to have one.
thanks Dave




Hey David
First of all, thanks for your patronage. The delay timer is a 2 second delay. It seems to be longer when it is not splashing water, because the wings continue to spin with no resistance. It is not adjustable. The 2 seconds has been very successful. As far as a remote, the MM Pro splashes so much water that a remote will become defective as the internal parts become damp. It will work for a short time, but it will fail. The idea of the design of the MM Pro is to turn it loose and let it work for you. This gives you time to call and kill ducks. If you are worried about working geese over it, you have had geese flare over Mojos. The MM Pro is not a Mojo. We have been very successful at working geese in on our decoys. There are 2 differences that allow this to happen. First difference is when the wings stop spinning it disappears and becomes another decoy. The geese do not focus on the constant spinning. The second thing is that it is not elevated on a pole. Geese have a depth perception that ducks do not have. When elevated, geese can see that a Mojo is not actually moving in flight, therefore it does not look real. The MM Pro, being on the water, does not give up this deception. The MM Pro has killed tens of thousands of ducks and geese across the nation. I believe you will receive the same results with the 2 second delay and no remote.]]> Mark Arnold General TopicsThu, 06 Nov 2008 08:37:34 -0600 http://www.mallardmasterpro.com/forum/read.php?3,8,8#msg-8 http://www.mallardmasterpro.com/forum/read.php?3,8,8#msg-8Is the Feeding Frenzy decoy Okay to use in California?

Thanks,

Jeff


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Hey Jeff
To my knowledge, it is not legal during the first half of the season. But, as you probably know it is legal for the last half.
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Mark]]> Mark Arnold F.A.Q.Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:31:35 -0600 http://www.mallardmasterpro.com/forum/read.php?2,7,7#msg-7 http://www.mallardmasterpro.com/forum/read.php?2,7,7#msg-7Mark,

I recently purchased a Mallard Master Pro from MPW and have just used it for the first time. I really like the motion and the spinning/delay feature. However, I do have a question for you. Is it typical for it to be really noisy? Seems like the bearing/motor make a lot of noise when spinning. I just wanted to make sure I didn’t get a bad motor since none of my other spinners make that much noise.



Appreciate a response.

Mike


Hey Mike
The Pro has gears inside the motor housing. The gears are necessary to get enough torque to propel it in the manner that you have seen and like so much. Lots of splashing and swimming. Other spinners do not have gears or that kind of motion, which allows them to operate a little quieter. To answer your question, it should not be abnormally loud. You will hear the gears the first few times of use it, but it will get quieter. I have been hunting over the Pro for 8 years and I have never had a duck flare from it. If you still feel that the gears are too loud, do two things. First, put fresh batteries in the Pro. Set it in the garage or outside, letting it run until it quits. You can repeat this procedure if you like. This will allow the gears to get a little wear. Secondly, on the side of the motor housing you will find a small hole above the wing shaft. Apply a few drops of oil and let it work in. In hand, you will hear the gears more than when it is in the water and splashing. If a duck gets close enough to hear it, he is well within shooting range.
I appreciate your business and I would be glad to take a look at the Pro if you still are not satisfied.
Thanks and Shoot'em Straight
Mark]]> Mark Arnold General TopicsThu, 06 Nov 2008 08:23:55 -0600 http://www.mallardmasterpro.com/forum/read.php?2,6,6#msg-6 http://www.mallardmasterpro.com/forum/read.php?2,6,6#msg-6It is also here for anyone else to view and become more familiar with each topic that is discussed.
Be at liberty to ask questions about set-up techniques, tricks I personally use and anything that might make you more successful in the field.
I am a life-long waterfowler that has allowed me to see and learn a lot, but I am still learning. So please, if you know some tricks, share them with us.]]> Mark Arnold General TopicsWed, 29 Oct 2008 12:49:41 -0500