We chase Illinois honkers through Arctic lows, dial spreads for fickle field mallards, and stack firsts: a first honker, a first band, and a hard-won lesson in reading flight lines. Cold gear, decoy choices, and local history shape a week that ends with plans for Florida marsh heat. • new setup and travel-light game plan • first honker story, misses, and recovery • calling cadence, scout behavior, and early volleys • spinner strategy, sunny fields, and wind truths • river flight lines and wa...
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