sako751sg Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Booked a day with Mark for a rough walked up day with a possible chance of grouse,but it was made clear prior that they were not a shoe in for getting any but the chance of being lucky enough to get one was enough.Drove down with Shaun and the old fella on Sunday and stayed the night at a cracking hotel,complete with sauna,jacuzzi and swimming pool and met Tam at 9am on Maonday.The weather was fine in the morning and Marks old fella,Jeff,joined us at the hotel and led the way to the keepers hoose which was only a 5 minute drive away.There we met a finer bunch you wouldnt get who turned out to be beaters and dogs which we were not expecting.We all loaded up and headed out for a start on the ducks.Not going to go through the whole drives,and unfortunately forgot batteries for the camera for pics,but the day consisted of duck,pheasant,partridge,snipe,pheasant and pheasant drives with a couple of hours of walked up grouse.The highlight would have to be the grouse,where we headed up this hill with the motors and set a line at the top.The view was unbelievable and the weather turned nasty with some driving rain but it didnt detract from the walk at all.We hadnt gone very far when a shot or two came from the top of the line,and word came doon that Shaun had shot his first grouse which was great news.The first leg of the walk produced a few coveys but nothing close to most of us but to see them rocketing away from a standstill has to be seen to be believed.The next leg saw us spin and cover the lower half and Shaun seemed to be getting the best of it with a few shots from his direction so i was just starting to think the jammy ******* is not getting next year when Rab stopped not 10 yards in front,turned inwind and started wagging his tail.I adjusted ma feet in case it was a bird when it erupted from the heather and with all the time in the world i mounted the gun.It was already dead in the air before i pulled the trigger in my heed,but when i pulled there was a click and then a hash to get the second barrel selected but by the time i pulled he was well out and the chance was gone.Ive surely annoyed the big man up top as the only misfire all day was on the first grouse ive ever been away to shoot at.I was absolutely gutted and thought my chance had gone but nay long after another one presented and the shot was on but he glided about 100ish yards in front and i was hoping he would be deed.We marked him and went up with the dogs and it surprised me and flushed again and headed downhill and downwind.The speed they make in a short time is uncanny,and i clean missed the first shot but luckily decked her with the second.Thats the first grouse i have ever shot and probably the best moment for many a year.We carried on with the walk with everyone getting a few shots at birds but we didnt manage to pick anymore.It would have been outstanding if we had all got one but hopefully the old fella and Tam if we get to go next year will both get one.Superb bag,with top folks and a huge thanks to Mark,Cameron,Scott,George and also a couple of others whos names i canny mind.A couple of pics from the hill and one of the bag.If we are lucky enough to get a day or two next year ill mind the batteries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guss109 Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Nice write up and great views sounds like you all had a rare time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Good write up as always mate and congratulations on your first Grouse. It is on my bucket list that I want to shoot a Grouse before I kick the bucket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Well done Lads.Nice pics too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Happy Days - Nice write up - I imagined it in my head spoken a bit like Mrs Doubtfire!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the enigma Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 (edited) Good shooting lads,that's a good bag. Outstanding views as well. Edited October 5, 2011 by the enigma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted October 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Nice write up and great views sounds like you all had a rare time It was Craig.Top day great variety and super company. Good write up as always mate and congratulations on your first Grouse. It is on my bucket list that I want to shoot a Grouse before I kick the bucket. Cheers Ollie.That and getting a nice Sika stag were the two things i dont have here but really want to and when she came down i was chuffed to bits. Well done Lads.Nice pics too. Cheers fella.Will def take pics if we get another day. Happy Days - Nice write up - I imagined it in my head spoken a bit like Mrs Doubtfire!! Very happy and cheers fella.I felt like her/him during the grouse.Very tough going but well worth it. Good shooting lads,that a good bag. Outstanding views as well. Super bag indeed fella.The pics dont do the panoramic view justice and you had to be there to appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Sounds like you had a great day mate! With views like that and good company what more could a man ask for? Great write up, a pleasure to read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 I love days like that, brilliant write up, well done. Tight Lines Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Nice write up and the grouse moments sound really special. There is no doubt that Mark Robson is the "real deal". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted October 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Sounds like you had a great day mate! With views like that and good company what more could a man ask for? Great write up, a pleasure to read! It was a superb day Frenchie and the company as stated couldnt have been better.Well,then again,if Katy Perry had turned up to beat it might,just might,have enhanced the day.Cheers. I love days like that, brilliant write up, well done. Tight Lines Aled Ta Aled. Nice write up and the grouse moments sound really special. There is no doubt that Mark Robson is the "real deal". Cheers a lot fella. Words dont do the grouse moment justice and im smiling writing this still just thinking aboot it. As for Mark,i have only met and chatted a couple of times before and he seems,nope,he IS a very genuine guy that loves what he does.I have only paid for shooting once before and it was a top day,but i wouldnt dream of using any guides up this way that i know because they are,well you know where im going.The day was worth every penny and more and the only one left on the to do list for now is the Sika stag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon123 Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Well done lads, Great shooting and sounded like you had a great day :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 as allways cracking pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 (edited) well done, you won't forget your first grouse! They taste good as well Edited October 5, 2011 by CZ452 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Well done what a nice place to spend some time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul hart Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Whos that old bloke with black lab??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt and the Girls Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 cool and the gang... best fun you can have with your pants on... (or off if you're that way inclined) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Cracking day Dave :good: & good company Whos that old bloke with black lab??? We would have had to carry you off that hill Paul :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluestem Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Well done gents! Great write up, great photos. Thanks! Bluestem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesman Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Looks great. Glad Rab had a good day too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POPPY-72 Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 looks like an excellent day, well done guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verminator69 Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Top darts fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M ROBSON Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 (edited) Glad you and the lads enjoyed it Dave. Edited October 8, 2011 by M ROBSON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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