Decoy Retrievers

A decoy retriever pole is an essential tool for your hunting gear collection. Decoy retriever poles are great when you’re hunting out of a boat or in a swampy area where it’s not as easy to wade through the muck or water. Simply extend your retriever pole and hook the decoy under the keel for quick pick-up. Available in lengths as short as six feet, and as long as eighteen, you can find a retrieval tool that works for just about any situation. Most decoy retriever poles are telescoping so you can take them apart in sections to fit neatly in the boat or your hunting bag; when it’s time to hook a decoy, twist the sections of the pole together and lock into place. The best decoy retrievers are made in lightweight aluminum and come with a padded handle and grip for extra security. Make it easier to collect your duck, goose, and other waterfowl decoys at the end of your hunting trip with a handy retriever pole tool. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

How to retrieve decoys when wading?

To retrieve decoys when wading, walk as close as you can to your spread and extend your pole to the length you need to reach the decoy. Use the hook end of the pole to catch the rig line under the keel of the decoy and bring it in. 

What length decoy retriever pole is best?

The decoy retriever pole length you choose depends on where and how you use it. A short, 6-foot pole might be long enough if you’re hunting from a boat and can row up to your spread to collect decoys at the end of the day. You may need an 18-foot retriever tool if you set a large spread across swampy waters where the mud is thick and hard to walk across; the extra length will ensure you get every last decoy regardless of distance.