When you challenge the pecking order, it can change the game. Adding a non-threatening decoy like the Thunder Jake can bring a gobbler right to the end of your boots. The vertical design of the Thunder Jake signals nearby birds that there's a non-dominant gobbler with the hens. Most of the time, this immediately triggers a gobbler's dominance; he will quickly shift from thinking about mating to a fighting mentality to establish who's the boss.

The paint scheme and feather details further contribute to the laid-back appearance of the Thunder Jake, making it an easy target. Its upright and non-threatening posture provides