Wildfowler12 Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) I went out on the marsh on Saturday morning to catch up with the geese. There are still 100’s on the marsh at the minute and I was eager to try to my DIY goose heads on my texas rags. As it was -5 the ground was frozen solid, so I couldn’t get a decent spread of deeks set, as the stakes wouldn’t penetrate the ground! I rammed 7 or 8 of the stakes into the mud, then give up trying and settled into a nearby gutter with the dog. The vast majority of geese flew wide of me, they have learnt to fly out along the fret edge, rather than fly across the middle of the marsh. I managed to turn a few skeins, 1 of which come close enough for a shot, but I missed them. Then these 2 came honking over together, and presented me with a fantastic left and right, I had a grin from ear to ear. I also bagged a teal too! Still time for a couple more trips, and if you check the ‘shooting available’ section, you will see that I’m offering someone the chance to join me. Edited February 6, 2012 by Wildfowler12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besty57 Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 I went out on the marsh on Saturday morning to catch up with the geese. There are still 100’s on the marsh at the minute and I was eager to try to my DIY goose heads on my texas rags. As it was -5 the ground was frozen solid, so I couldn’t get a decent spread of deeks set, as the stakes wouldn’t penetrate the ground! I rammed 7 or 8 of the stakes into the mud, then give up trying and settled into a nearby gutter with the dog. The vast majority of geese flew wide of me, they have learnt to fly out along the fret edge, rather than fly across the middle of the marsh. I managed to turn a few skeins, 1 of which come close enough for a shot, but I missed them. Then these 2 came honking over together, and presented me with a fantastic left and right, I had a grin from ear to ear. I also bagged a teal too! Still time for a couple more trips, and if you check the ‘shooting available’ section, you will see that I’m offering someone the chance to join me. well done and a good offer wish i lived closer.alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Well done, a goose from the foreshore is worth 10 in the feeding grounds. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les gedge Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 well done buddy great feeling when they drop i love the fud they make when they it the deck.a lovly lab you have there as well.all the best les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgunspud Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 well done mate top stuff. SGS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciaran Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Well Done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyotemaster Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Very well done!! It pays to be persistent, excellent looking dog I echo the comment that "I wish I were closer" sopunds like a great offer. I am wondering how it might work for the decoys with some pieces of scrap wood painted to match the ground then drilled the diameter of your decoy pins, sort of a platform? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garygreengrass Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Nice Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler12 Posted February 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 I am wondering how it might work for the decoys with some pieces of scrap wood painted to match the ground then drilled the diameter of your decoy pins, sort of a platform? Sounds like a good idea, but there's a good 4 mile walk each way, so I try to travel light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Good job mate !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyotemaster Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Sounds like a good idea, but there's a good 4 mile walk each way, so I try to travel light. With a walk like that each way I wouldn't want to carry anymore than I would have to!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
here iam Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Good shooting mate love them heads on the goose rags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Well Done from me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirky Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Good result, worth putting in the effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Well done, sounds like a really worthwhile trip, and fantastic to get at this late stage of the season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon123 Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Well done :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitty tree Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 hello wildfowler 12. where i shoot on the river the canadas are being very cute when they lift they fly to the channel edge drop back down and walk up the fret edge.lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler12 Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) hello wildfowler 12. where i shoot on the river the canadas are being very cute when they lift they fly to the channel edge drop back down and walk up the fret edge.lol. Haha! They're alot smarter than most people give them credit for! Especially this late in the season. Edited February 8, 2012 by Wildfowler12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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