motty

Around 28 years go I first set foot on the wash with a gun.

The difference is, we were shooting on flooded washes. I wouldn't necessarily expect anyone to be out there without a dog. Saying that, there is a chap that nips round on a kayak on the washes and collects birds. There is no rule in the FWA that members are required to have a dog, nor should there be. As said, there are many circumstances where a dog isn't necessarily needed. What is your point?

I would always go where I expect to get the best chance of a shot. I wouldn't normally sit at the sea wall, but in thick fog I have had some success.

Yep. Seawall is a good spot in thick fog.

Mate. You have had a bit of good advice, but don't listen to most of the **** spouted here. You don't NEED a dog, though it is a good idea. You can most certainly go out in the fog, safely. Keep doing as you're doing and learn it bit by bit.

Really? I don't care how long you shot on the wash - that is frankly rubbish! Plenty of Fowlers safely get right out on the edge of the wash in thick fog. I was out there on Sunday in extremely thick fog. No problem whatsoever!

I think you're talking absolute rubbish. Even with a dog you can't guarantee picking all birds. I don't see it as irresponsible to go fowling without a dog. In many circumstances it shouldn't be an issue.

There wouldn't be a creek like that there at low tide. Why? There are numerous fowling spots where it would be possible to pick birds without a dog.

I would imagine he wouldn't be too undergunned with steel 7.5s at that range.

Why would anyone use a cartridge that they had found on the marsh? Still, I doubt there would be any problem firing it.

How so?

I see people still believe all the **** they read regarding steel shot and chokes!

All good stuff. I am surprised these haven't gone!

That is a load of bull.

Maybe it was a little harsh. However, I can't think of another situation where the prices aren't firmly laid out and agreed.

What do you expect? Claygame are absolutely hopeless!!

I have no sympathy for anyone that doesn't sort prices out beforehand. Sorry, but that is common sense.

Drop in temperature? It was over 15 degrees c today. The temperature will have no bearing on whether pigeons will feed on rape.

It was good to meet you. Shame you didn't connect with a goose. Hopefully this is the start of a long wildfowling adventure for you.

It isn't a fact that there are few pigeons about. I have had personal issues to deal with lately, so my mind has not been on pigeon shooting. I reckon I could have had some good bags in the last month or so, as I have seen plenty of birds around.

I was using a Jebs .675 for a bit, but have gone for a full in the A350 for the time being. I still use a .705 Terror in the 10.

I have killed a hell of a lot of foreshore geese with steel BBs. I use extra full chokes. I have absolutely no problem with geese at over 50 yards with BBs. Mammoths are probably B shot, anyway. .705 must be for the 10.

I think it is always better to think in mm rather than shot size numbers. Many brands no.3 can be like another's no.4.

Good luck!

With half chokes, you could use ANY size steel.