harrycatcat1 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 “Oxford Fowler” (a gentleman ) offered to take me out on to Shepp Whites, near to Holbeach St Matthews, Lincolnshire, a marsh I had not been on before. So I jumped at the chance. I had previously warned him that I don't do deep mud, steep sided muddy creeks or wading through deep water due to smoking for 30 years and 16 years down a dusty coal mine leaving me breathless in certain circumstances. Its nothing to do with the large hole at thigh level in my waders or me being over weight. Well I got up just before 02.00 ,on Thursday 17th yesterday, and set off at about 02.20 arriving in the car park at Shepp Whites at about 04.45 after a few wrong turns and going down tracks that led to dead ends. It was like Sainsburys car park on a Saturday afternoon as there were that many folk there, there were two chaps up from Kent for the week, Oxford Fowler and another fella called Graham. Pleasantries over and then everyone worked out where they were going to avoid bumping into each other. Time to get togged up and we were on our way, our two dogs seemed to get on quite good as we set upon what turned out to be a long walk along the sea wall and then over the marsh, about an hours walk in total I would say to get to where we settled which was called Anderson's creek (I think it was called) It was quite foggy and the visibility was poor when the light started to show its true colours, we could hear widgeon as soon as we got there then there were pinks in the distance, mallard quaking, we had 4 shots in total but nothing down. They were coming out of the gloom at speed, it wasn't as though you had warning, anyway it just wasn't to be. I think its me that is bad luck on the marsh. Loads of Brent as usual. There were seals swimming about, bull seals growling and fighting all stuff that I had never seen before. Anyway we set off on the long walk back to the cars by which time the sun had decided to come out, on the way back walking the sea wall Oxford fowler was pointing out places to go on the marsh I thought “what a good chap he is” giving me all this information, I had a thoroughly enjoyable time due to Oxford Fowler putting himself out and taking a complete stranger and novice wildfowler out, I cant thank him enough. The only thing that upset the proceedings was when my dog went and **** near to the back of Oxford Fowlers car when he was getting undressed and stunk him out, and she also wanted to chase the seals earlier on the marsh sorry about that Oxford Fowler but I did warn you about my dog being a terrier and all. I hope the experience has not scarred him for life, thanks again mate for taking me out on the marsh. Here are a few photos from the morning out. Can you see the seal basking on the mud in the pick below? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labstaff Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Sounds like a good morning, and its reasurring to know there are gentleman still out there who are happy to help others, well done Oxford Fowler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 You had a nice walk to 'Andersons'. Great spot to go especially when the geese are coming off in the area. We call that the Anderson's Run, it used to be like a race to get there before other guns many years ago. Maybe you was on the 'Finger' The Graham you met would most likely be the Marsh Warden, has a Golden Retriever. Its nice to see the seals but I have heard of them attacking dogs in the water !!!! How did you get lost??? I guess its easy if you dont know the way There is still a few like 'Oxford' who are more than happy to take out ones who are not so experienced and are prepared to pass on years of experience to younger guns, the last thing we need is to see our wonderful sport go in decline. Good report and some great photographs again. We will get you a duck or goose one day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted November 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 You had a nice walk to 'Andersons'. Great spot to go especially when the geese are coming off in the area. We call that the Anderson's Run, it used to be like a race to get there before other guns many years ago. Maybe you was on the 'Finger' The Graham you met would most likely be the Marsh Warden, has a Golden Retriever. Its nice to see the seals but I have heard of them attacking dogs in the water !!!! How did you get lost??? I guess its easy if you dont know the way There is still a few like 'Oxford' who are more than happy to take out ones who are not so experienced and are prepared to pass on years of experience to younger guns, the last thing we need is to see our wonderful sport go in decline. Good report and some great photographs again. We will get you a duck or goose one day Yes he is a good chap taking me out and it was a day to remember as I really enjoyed it, he even showed me the "yellow brick road" which is somewhere that I look forward to going to sometime. I even tried to change my luck and leave my SX2 at home and took the old Baikal but it didnt work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakin stevens Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Yes he is a good chap taking me out and it was a day to remember as I really enjoyed it, he even showed me the "yellow brick road" which is somewhere that I look forward to going to sometime. I even tried to change my luck and leave my SX2 at home and took the old Baikal but it didnt work you might even see a tinman and a scarecrow down the old yellow brick road!!! to be fair its a good spot tide flighting, cracking hide on the end till somebody dismantled it and launched all the stone back in the drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 I will rebuild the stone hide down the yellow brick road when I get an early afternoon flight as like you say its a good spot on a tide. The geese very often come off there in the morning, maybe that's where I will go tomorrow morning but mallard creek is favourite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakin stevens Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 I will rebuild the stone hide down the yellow brick road when I get an early afternoon flight as like you say its a good spot on a tide. The geese very often come off there in the morning, maybe that's where I will go tomorrow morning but mallard creek is favourite. one lonely pinkfoot flew over that way other morning, straight over a chap riding a push bike down the yellow brick road! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Didnt you get a shot at him....and the goose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakin stevens Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Didnt you get a shot at him....and the goose i had packed up and was marching back, felt sorry for the old goose it looked lost with no pals! that is the trouble with the stone path folk do walk down to the end sometimes, but it is still a good spot on the tide to bag a brace or two of ducks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Agreed, shame when people wreck it, was you the guy I was talking to in the car park last weekend ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakin stevens Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Agreed, shame when people wreck it, was you the guy I was talking to in the car park last weekend ?? might have been my mate, another pigeon watch loon, might dump him soon he shot 3 teal with 1 shot last saturday! im off down this wk for a scout round on fenlands and a few afternoon flights on sheps. rgds bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK fowler Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 might have been my mate, another pigeon watch loon, might dump him soon he shot 3 teal with 1 shot last saturday! im off down this wk for a scout round on fenlands and a few afternoon flights on sheps. rgds bob. might dump me! cheeky *** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK fowler Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 no mans land shep whites right on the edge of the green not the best photo but i did shoot a few that day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Actually it was UK Fowler we was speaking to. He did say he knew you I think. We should have a Pigeon Watch members trip on 'sheps' sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joknob Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 i was down there this morn,got infection in left ear and totally deaf in it.try siting on a marsh when its foggy,with one good ear and pinks calling all around you,you hav,nt a clue where the sound is coming from!gave up in the end.going to wainfleet in morn,few pinks there now.craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Whereabouts did you go ?? guess you didn't get anything ?? I can relate to the ear thing as I have Tinnitus with years of shooting without ear protection, but if I had worn it I would never have shot much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joknob Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 ive got a caravan at st marks,back of the pub,got well sozzled and turned up late.dropped in behind [i think] you mate in the stone hide on lawyers creek,my mate dropped off behind me.heard you shoot that pinky.craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted November 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 i was down there this morn,got infection in left ear and totally deaf in it.try siting on a marsh when its foggy,with one good ear and pinks calling all around you,you hav,nt a clue where the sound is coming from!gave up in the end.going to wainfleet in morn,few pinks there now.craig Let us/me know how you get on mate at Wainfleet as I was going to go there earlier in the month but bottled it on the way because it was an extra half hour each way on the trip to Kirton so the voices in my head made me go to Kirton Are you sticking to the right or can you go left? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK fowler Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 ive got a caravan at st marks,back of the pub,got well sozzled and turned up late.dropped in behind [i think] you mate in the stone hide on lawyers creek,my mate dropped off behind me.heard you shoot that pinky.craig famous last words "just havin a couple" nowt worse than shootin when your head is pounding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joknob Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Let us/me know how you get on mate at Wainfleet as I was going to go there earlier in the month but bottled it on the way because it was an extra half hour each way on the trip to Kirton so the voices in my head made me go to Kirton Are you sticking to the right or can you go left? going to gib point from wainfleet end,ill let you know how i get on.let me know if you fancy a stop over,ive got room in the caravan,but no pubing it,got to stop the drink,LOL.craig famous last words "just havin a couple" nowt worse than shootin when your head is pounding yep,got to give it up!good excuse for missing though.craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 'One for the Road' was it hahaha been there done that. There was a car arrive just as we left the car park, didnt notice it swerving along the road I shot the goose off the small bank, maybe you was the guy not far from us back towards the sluice? I think we was the last to walk off too, didn't get home till 11am and was back by 1 30pm. Did they ever find out how the fires started in the vans at the New Inn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joknob Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 'One for the Road' was it hahaha been there done that. There was a car arrive just as we left the car park, didnt notice it swerving along the road I shot the goose off the small bank, maybe you was the guy not far from us back towards the sluice? I think we was the last to walk off too, didn't get home till 11am and was back by 1 30pm. Did they ever find out how the fires started in the vans at the New Inn yes,some kids from the village,they torched some farm buildings west of the village as well.my van was the last in line on the far right as you drive in to the pub car park,it was that far away from the next van i dont know how it caught fire !!i wasnt driving,my mate was ! i wouldnt risk that amount of booze.craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdev Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Good to meet ya Harry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted November 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Good to meet ya Harry... Yes it was also good to meet you mate, I now wished I had spent longer chatting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted November 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Actually it was UK Fowler we was speaking to. He did say he knew you I think. We should have a Pigeon Watch members trip on 'sheps' sometime. If we do a PW members trip can I pick the yellow brick road please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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