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Went for a introduction to decoying lesson with Terry today. It was absolutely invaluable to me as a newbie and I learned loads about flightlines, set-up of deeks, hide placement etc. But the main thing I learned is I can't hit a cows bum with a banjo! :P Still a great way to spend an afternoon and managed to catch a couple which was great.

 

Terry is a star. very patient, and encouraging. A great teacher. Will definitely be back soon!... Thanks Terry!! :shoot::wub:

 

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Went for a introduction to decoying lesson with Terry today. It was absolutely invaluable to me as a newbie and I learned loads about flightlines, set-up of deeks, hide placement etc. But the main thing I learned is I can't hit a cows bum with a banjo! :good: Still a great way to spend an afternoon and managed to catch a couple which was great.

 

Terry is a star. very patient, and encouraging. A great teacher. Will definitely be back soon!... Thanks Terry!! :yes::good:

 

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Hi James

Thanks for the kind commments.

Your shooting was not that bad :D , and as you have not been shooting very long you did remarkably well :lol: . Keep up the clay shooting this will help hone your skills, and if you want to come back to me for a second helping you are more than welcome :D .

I hope you got the pictures.

Cheers

Terry

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Hi everyone and to terry too, Having had a 10 yr break from shooting and speaking to terry i today spent the day with him after pigeons, after a brief talk and setting up of decoys we were in the hide and had a good day moving to 4 spots around the field, the wind was up down and sun was out and in, but birds were hit and i got my first in 10 yrs.

 

if you have shot before or are new to the game, if you have not used decoys and want things explained, if you want a laugh and a good days lesson then terry is your man,

 

i would advice any one who is looking for a good day and with very very good value for money and all the advice and help you can need then terry is your man.

 

 

 

thanx once again terry and will be booking more days with you in the future.

 

 

cheers gareth

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Hi everyone and to terry too, Having had a 10 yr break from shooting and speaking to terry i today spent the day with him after pigeons, after a brief talk and setting up of decoys we were in the hide and had a good day moving to 4 spots around the field, the wind was up down and sun was out and in, but birds were hit and i got my first in 10 yrs.

 

if you have shot before or are new to the game, if you have not used decoys and want things explained, if you want a laugh and a good days lesson then terry is your man,

 

i would advice any one who is looking for a good day and with very very good value for money and all the advice and help you can need then terry is your man.

 

 

 

thanx once again terry and will be booking more days with you in the future.

 

 

cheers gareth

Hi Gareth

Many thanks for your kind words :good: , I enjoyed your company and look forward to going out with you again.

I will not forget to tell you when the Barley is being cut.

I hope you make use of the money off voucher, Nigel has some reallly good deals on the go most of the time. :good:

 

Cheers

 

Terry

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Handlebar, hi,

Re the photo of your lad. I know it was a staged photo so all could not be as it may seem. However, looking at it while sitting in a chair hundreds of miles away and posting this just in case, it may just be a good idea to check his dominant eye. Hopefully, as explained above, my impression is wrong.

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Handlebar, hi,

Re the photo of your lad. I know it was a staged photo so all could not be as it may seem. However, looking at it while sitting in a chair hundreds of miles away and posting this just in case, it may just be a good idea to check his dominant eye. Hopefully, as explained above, my impression is wrong.

Cheers

Good Spot.

The gun he was using in the photo was too big for him, but he wanted to give it a try.

I will double check his eye dominance, but am convinced it was the size of the gun.

I am pleased that yopu have taken an interest all of us need all the help and advice we can get.

bakerboy

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Good Spot.

The gun he was using in the photo was too big for him, but he wanted to give it a try.

I will double check his eye dominance, but am convinced it was the size of the gun.

I am pleased that you have taken an interest, all of us need all the help and advice we can get.

bakerboy

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Bakerboy, (your'e probably right) and Handlebar, hi.

Many thanks for PMs and taking my remark in the spirit in which it was intended. I hope all turns out well.

Cheers,

Phil

 

Hi Phil

No doubt we will speak again.

Tim is a natural shooter, he swings the gun lovely. In fact at the last lesson , I was talking him through a potential shot and a pigeon came into veiw, the only thing that stopped him getting it, was that he caught the flesh of my hand in the gun as he closed it in a lovely flowing motion onto the bird, it was a shame I had to remove my hand from the working parts :balloon: .

Terry :hmm:

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ouch!

 

good to hear things are going well up there Terry.

Thanks for that Nick, I look forward to perhaps seeing you again soon. By the way I didn't say thanks to Tim, I ended up with a nice "blackmans pinch" if that is still politically correct say, but I had to compliment Tim on his reaction and swing.

Cheers

Terry

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I have just put together a group of 6 experienced shooters, with a few more experienced guests to help, in the North Herts area.

 

My aim is to be able to give an introduction to Pigeon shooting and decoying, and Rabbit shooting, both with shotguns and air rifles, to novice/ beginners, maximum 4 at any one time, guns will be available on loan,but anyone using their own gun must have a recognised insurance cover.

 

The intro will last about 3 hours ,weekdays and weekends and you will be able to attend more than 1 session, the cost has not been finalised as yet, the thought is £25.00 but I will take advice from any readers of this topic.

 

The intention is all monies raised will go back into the shoot to provide for more decoys,more guns and ultimately more opportunities for novice shooters.

I am away on holiday for 2 weeks as of today 2nd June and will look forward to reading your comments.

 

Terry

PM on the way give me a call

Terry

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Hi Terry

 

Thank you for the decoying and shooting opportunity yesterday morning, we learned alot and truly enjoyed it.

 

I can totally recommend Terry for a enjoyable experience, there are loads of pigeons around and Terry knows how to get them in close!! With more than one stand to chose from, you are guaranteed to shoot a few woodies, maybe even a crow....

 

Terry, please send me available dates for before you go on holiday, we would like to come again.

 

I am waiting for werner to send me the photos, then I will try and upload it.

 

Enjoy the day

 

Kwagga

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Hi Terry

I think Kwagga10 has just about hit the nail on the head. Just wanted to say thanks once again for all the valuable advice in setting out decoys and working out the flight lines of the pigeons you had to offer us. But most of all for us coming from a shooting back round in South Africa the great opportunity to spend the day out shooting with good company.I will be waiting for the dates Hentie has asked you as we'll be back for more of the action.

Kind Regards

Werner :good:

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Hi Terry

I think Kwagga10 has just about hit the nail on the head. Just wanted to say thanks once again for all the valuable advice in setting out decoys and working out the flight lines of the pigeons you had to offer us. But most of all for us coming from a shooting back round in South Africa the great opportunity to spend the day out shooting with good company.I will be waiting for the dates Hentie has asked you as we'll be back for more of the action.

Kind Regards

Werner :good:

 

Hi Werner

 

I enjoyed your company also, spending time with you and Henkie was for me like being with Morecombe and Wise :lol: (you will have to find out who they are :yes: )I will forward dates to Henkie as a Pm and I look forward to seeing the pictures.

Just to let you know the 8 year old I took out today hit 4 pigeons with a .410, he has been a good pupil. You now have a challenge.

Bakerboy

ps, please remember that when I say bring food and a drink, it is for you not me! :lol: :lol: :lol: but I did enjoy the sandwich's you gave me and cannot wait for the special sausage's you told me about B) .

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Hi Terry

 

Thank you for the decoying and shooting opportunity yesterday morning, we learned alot and truly enjoyed it.

 

I can totally recommend Terry for a enjoyable experience, there are loads of pigeons around and Terry knows how to get them in close!! With more than one stand to chose from, you are guaranteed to shoot a few woodies, maybe even a crow....

 

Terry, please send me available dates for before you go on holiday, we would like to come again.

 

I am waiting for werner to send me the photos, then I will try and upload it.

 

Enjoy the day

 

Kwagga

Hi Henkie

It was a pleasure to spend the day with you, B) I hope you and Werner can make use of the discount vouchers.

I will forward dates to via a PM, they should be with you tomorrow.

Good luck with the pictures, I look forward to seeing them, I will forward mine to you via e mail.

All the best, I look forward to seeing you again very soon, and do not forget to bring the sausages :good: .

Terry

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me and the boy (all 8 years of him) had another session with the amazing bakerboy (AKA Terry) today and boy what a day it was! We set the decoys, and with Terry & the boy in one hide and be in another we bagged quite a few the pic attached is of my lad using terry's .410 having bagged 4 and certainly making a few more a little heavier!! I did try and research this evening to see if the North Herts pigeons had special Kevlar ferathers as I'm sure they seemed to be bulletproof!!!

 

Had a great day and will definately be doing it again soon!

 

Fantastic help and advice from Terry :good:

 

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me and the boy (all 8 years of him) had another session with the amazing bakerboy (AKA Terry) today and boy what a day it was! We set the decoys, and with Terry & the boy in one hide and be in another we bagged quite a few the pic attached is of my lad using terry's .410 having bagged 4 and certainly making a few more a little heavier!! I did try and research this evening to see if the North Herts pigeons had special Kevlar ferathers as I'm sure they seemed to be bulletproof!!!

 

Had a great day and will definately be doing it again soon!

 

Fantastic help and advice from Terry :good:

 

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Tim done very well, it is only his third time out shooting, although he has been a spectator. It won't be long before he catches up with the 2 superkids on sporting pictures, didn't they do good

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Thanks for taking an interest, I will get back to you with some dates later today.

 

Cheers

 

Terry

Hi Terry

Thanks once again for a great days shooting today we had loads of fun as the norm. I've enjoyed the new hide that you've setup today. It bring out a hole new challenge for shooter and pigeons with the 360 degree angle that you can shoot and birds comming from all directions. I had myself almost tied in a knot at one stage.

See you soon for more action with the scatter gun LOL! :rolleyes:

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Hi Terry

 

Just a quick thank you for a brilliant days shooting today. As always you delivered the goods... SAshooter and myself had a great time and had a lot to talk about on our drive home, like the shot of the day and so on. I am proud of my 5 birds 7 shots record... you must be doing something right!

 

I will post the photos as soon as I can.

 

Thank you

 

PS. On some Berettas you need to switch off the safe after you closed the gun...

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