Dave - Thanks for the kind words on the pheasant. I'll post up a picture when it's painted.
Guys - Thank you for the nice comments on the high neck sprigs. These were additions to my existing sprigs in my rig from last season. Hollow white cedar with white pine heads. 3-4 times last season, we had nice groups of sprigs specifically lock into these blocks. In one hunt, we were ready to pull up on some GWT middling in our blocks. My buddy said, "Wait! Sprigs!" Looking to the left, there was a group of 15 sprigs locked into my sprig blocks. What a sight! The necks may seem a little high in hand, but, on the water, they're perfect. Can't wait to gun them again this year.
32 days to early goose season here in Central Illinois, 40 to early teal season... Can't wait...