Canada Silos vs Stack Shells + Stake

[younggun308]

For mud flats/sandbars on the one hand and shallow water on the other, what's the best decoy type?
Basically looking for a system to use at both fall and winter pool levels. Value on silos look better, but the stakes make me nervous for when mud/sand freezes. Also not sure how good they last compared to stacked shells with stakes.

Silos and stackable shells with stakes appeal to me because they create movement (or at least the appearance of it) and aren't as bulky or heavy. More room in the boat that way. Also perhaps more realistic in strong wind than floaters (which are so heavy and expensive I can scarcely imagine buying them new).

 

[MickThompson]

Regardless of the style of decoy you go with, ring bases will be much easier to handle on gravel or frozen ground

 

[younggun308]

Regardless of the style of decoy you go with, ring bases will be much easier to handle on gravel or frozen ground

Is this a DIY project or is there a good place to buy these by themselves in large quantities?

 

[TNGunsmoke]

Is this a DIY project or is there a good place to buy these by themselves in large quantities?

https://www.higdondecoys.com/Apex-Circle-Base-p/36478.htm

 

[younggun308]

https://www.higdondecoys.com/Apex-Circle-Base-p/36478.htm

Looks perfect for stackable shells. Wouldn't work with silos unless those circular tops can be screwed off.

 

[TNGunsmoke]

I don't know anything about this company, but they have a screw on one. Probably others out there that make something similar.

https://bulkdecoyclub.com/products/add-on-ring-bases-per-6