Fishermanpaddy

Licking your hands clean is the only way to go. The saliva neutralizes the smell, and you get a tasty treat at the same time.

Folks you all have been a great help. I have to admit they look a bit offputting but as has been suggested they will add a bit of protein lol. Iv probably ate my fair share of them in the past but just failed to notice them when I was filleting. some Pollock goujons and mash on the menu tonight

I was out in the boat today and caught some Gurnard. I never kept them before but thought I would actually keep a few this time as everyone raves about how good they are. I filleted them tonight and noticed they were riddled with parasitic worms which were embedded in the meat of the belly cavity. Now I gut all my fish within 5 minutes of catching them, so it wouldn't have been that the guts were left in too long. So does anyone know if they are harmful? And are they the norm with Gurnard? Cheers fellers

So at least we know its not the shipping that makes them kack! I think they are the worst round by far, I had a batch of yellow jackets not so long ago and the failure rate was quite similar. I stick with Winchester now, subs and supers, never had any problems with them.

Shot 2 Rabbits once with one shot out of a Webley Patriot.

Thanks for all your replies fellas, its clear that there is no definitive answer. It really depends on the individual. I think what I will do is start with the twin sticks and work my way up (if neccessary). Figure it will be easier to add holes than take them away :-) ATB

Gentlemen, Im planning on constructing a set of shooting sticks for fox / rabbit shooting as I have come across new ground and the old bi pod just isn't practical on it with too many low - lying obstructions. There is no problem with the actual build but I don't know which style of sticks will be better. The twin or tri sticks that form a large bipod / tripod to rest the fore end of the rifle on. Or else the folding sticks (usually 4) which allow for the fore end and stock to be rested simultaneously. Your opinions / advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers

The sad thing is, everyone on this forum knows what a right pile of propaganda this program is for the antis. But meanwhile up and down the country there are hundreds of thousands of families (im focusing on the children here) sitting down to watch the cute little foxes frollicking about on tv. And because of the media (adveritsing) driven environment we live in, a lot of these families will be forming their opinion on foxes based on the drivel they see on this program. This does'nt exactly bode well for the hunting enthusiast / pest controller of the future when the younger generation who have been brainwashed grow up to be politicians, doctors, police officers, Nosey neighbours with grudges etc etc. Surely there would be plenty of material out there to put together a documentary focusing on how fox populations left unchecked cause severe damage to livestock and livelyhoods. Australia would be a great example. Oh and get some famous pro-hunting celeb to narrate like Harry Enfield, Anne Robinson or Vinnie Jones.

I had a chuckle at this Brian May

I laughed at the fox attacking the fella with the tesco bag, he pulls out a frozen garlic baguette to fend it off and the fox ends up disappearing with the garlic bread. You couldnt have wrote it

I got a couple and called in on a few but nothing in to suit. I have the numbers so im just gonna try them all every few weeks and see what they have in. What price is he lookin do you know? Cheers

used in 20 for collecting specimens of small birds.

Hi all, seen this vid on the tube and thought I would share. They sure as hell would keep you on your toes anyway http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v00LiToqbg

Alright fellas. Just wondering if anyone could reccomend a decent gunshop near Belfast? Im after a left handed semi 12g and am prepared to travel further afield as I cant locate a decent one near me, all the shops seem to stock are r/h ones. Cheers

I use a mil dot scope zeroed at about 70 yds with subs and its quite handy for hold over/under. Obviously you will need more of a hold over at longer range when using subs but Ackley is spot on just set your targets up and get familiar with your setup.