Avian-X Topflight Redheads / 6 Floating Decoys

Avian-X Topflight Redheads / 6 Floating Decoys

Features

• Magnum-sized bodies that hold their own on rough, wind-whipped open water
• Weight-forward swim keel keeps decoys riding waves like the real deal
• Rubber molded construction built to shrug off ice, decoy bags, and boat decks
• No-flake paint finish that survives season after season of abuse
• Six birds in four authentic postures for a natural, relaxed raft look
• Carefully selected head positions designed by world champion carver Rick Johannsen
• Wide, rugged base suck-downs and self-rights every time after the toss
• Hyper-detailed feather work and coloration that fools wary late-season divers
• Mixed drake and hen ratio for a believable open water spread
• Designed specifically for the big water where redheads actually live

Specifications

• Brand: Avian-X
• Model: Topflight Redheads
• SKU: AVX-AVX8088
• Quantity: 6 Floating Decoys
• Sizing: Magnum
• Body Material: Rubber molded
• Keel: Weight-forward swim keel
• Postures Included: 2 Low-Head Hens, 2 Low-Head Drakes, 1 Sleeper Hen, 1 Sleeper Drake
• Designed By: Rick Johannsen, World Champion Decoy Carver
• Best Use: Open water diver hunting

Description

If you have ever set decoys in a stiff November wind on a wide-open bay, you already know the problem. Most decoys roll, slide, and look about as natural as a rubber duck in a bathtub. The Avian-X Topflight Redheads were built specifically for that nasty open water, where redheads actually want to be, and they ride the chop like the real birds floating right next to them.

This 6-pack gives you a smart mix for building a believable diver raft. You get 2 Low-Head Hens, 2 Low-Head Drakes, 1 Sleeper Hen, and 1 Sleeper Drake. Drop them next to your canvasbacks or run them solo, and the variety in postures sells the relaxed, resting bird look that pulls flocks in for a closer pass. The magnum size makes them visible from a long way off, which matters when birds are working at 200 yards out and trying to decide if your spread is worth the trip.

Construction is where these things really earn their keep. Rubber molded bodies handle the abuse of being stuffed into decoy bags, banged around boat decks, and frozen into the slush at 5 a.m. The no-flake paint stays put, the wide base self-rights every toss, and the weight-forward keel gives that subtle, lifelike swim motion when the wind picks up. Rick Johannsen built these to fool the birds and to last more than a season or two, which is exactly what we expect when we put a name like Avian-X on the shelf.

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Why Hunters Love It

Diver hunters are a different breed. We get up earlier, hunt rougher water, and haul heavier loads than most. The Topflight Redheads were clearly designed by someone who understands that, because every detail, from the suck-down base to the bulletproof paint, was made for guys actually running long lines on big water.

Add a half dozen of these into your existing spread and watch how birds finish. The realism is on another level, and the durability means you will still be hunting them when your buddy is replacing his cheaper foam decoys for the third time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many decoys come in this pack?
You get 6 floating magnum-sized redhead decoys: 2 Low-Head Hens, 2 Low-Head Drakes, 1 Sleeper Hen, and 1 Sleeper Drake. The mix is built to create a natural resting raft right out of the bag.

Will these work in big open water and rough chop?
Absolutely. That is exactly what they were designed for. The wide suck-down base and weight-forward swim keel keep them riding the waves naturally and self-righting every time you toss them.

Can I mix these with my Avian-X canvasbacks or bluebills?
Yes, and a lot of guys do. The magnum sizing and color tones blend perfectly with the rest of the Topflight diver lineup, giving you a more believable mixed-species raft.

Are the bodies hard plastic or something more durable?
They feature rubber molded bodies, which means they take dings, drops, and freezing temps far better than traditional hard plastic. The no-flake paint is bonded to hold up through repeated seasons of use.

Do they come rigged with line and weights?
No, the decoys ship unrigged so you can set them up to match your water depth and rigging preference. Most diver hunters run them on a longline system for open water spreads.

Are these full-size or oversized decoys?
They are magnum sized, which makes them larger than standard. That extra size gives you better visibility for birds working from a distance on big water.