Waterfowl decoy with anchor line storage and deployment means

A waterfowl decoy has an improved anchor line storage and deployment means which is preferably formed as an annular member mounted proximate the base of the decoy and formed with a circumferentially extending tapered surface adapted to retain the anchor line in a coiled condition proximate the periphery of the base. Upon release of the anchor means, the weight of the anchor will cause paying out of the line automatically as the downward pull of the weight of the anchor causes successive coils to be pulled off the tapered surface of the storage and deployment means. Several forms of storage and deployment means suitable for storage of the anchor line and gravity paying out of the same are disclosed.