There were days when duck hunting was simple. It was before GPS, electronic calls, and all of the gear available for hunters today. In those days, you bundled up, grabbed a thermos full of coffee, and headed to the duck marsh. You took a few wooden decoys and a bag of your go-to duck hunting essentials. Among the essentials, of course, some Sta-Tites decoy weights. They were dependable and solid. They were the backbone of some great hunting.
Sta-Tite decoy weights were small, 4 oz. lead anchors made for goose and duck decoys. A rubber strap was looped through the center of the weight. This allowed hunters to attach (or hook) the weight to the decoy’s neck or keel. The weights were diamond patterned or textured. This helped hold the decoy in place on a muddy or weed-filled lake bed.
The Sta-Tite weights were a reliable anchor for decoys. They kept them in place in shallow marshes and backwaters, against wind and current. In addition, the weights were small and effective, so the decoys weren’t as likely to tip over or float away. They didn’t add any bulk or snags to the rig.
The Universal Rubber Company of Salem, Oregon made Sta-Tite weights and sold them as “Duraweights.” Their packaging underscored their utility.