Royboy Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Went to my new permission today at about 12 o'clock just for a look and weigh up the job and 3 bunches got up of the pond. I'm guessing there was roughy 300 teal. This pond has never been shot that I know off or fed up. What I was wondering was what best time of day to go back for a do at them. Early morning or dusk ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 I usually shoot em on ponds at dusk, but it depends when their there and if their being fed ect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlennox Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 All i have to add to this is, you Jammy *******, this sounds fantastic, hope you enjoy mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 I've allways had better luck on teal at dusk you jammy get lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan the gun Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 I shoot all my teal in the evening. Start feeding them at dusk but don't use to much feed as they might end up staying all day as I found out the hard way!!! 2 bucket loads should be enough for around 60-80 duck. Well done in finding the new pond though lucky B****** lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anser2 Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 It sounds as though you have found a teal day roost in which case if you go at dusk the birds will already on the pond and at best you are only likely to get a couple of shots and badly scare every teal on the pond. It might be better to catch the duck as they arrive at dawn. They may come in a number of small parties giving you a fair bit of shooting , but shooting a pond is a little different to shooting one at dusk. You cannot shoot the pond as often as a fed dusk flight pond say , shoot it once every 4-6 weeks or you risk losing your teal for the remainder of the season and you need pick up and be away before the last duck come in if possible to maintain the lead in. You also need to think about cover , perhaps using a hide as the teal are quite likley to be comming in broad daylight. If you want to keep it as a day roost then you will not need to feed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutty Boots Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Another thing to consider with the cold snap (if it's the same with you?) Are all other localities frozen over? With so many getting up from that pond, it may be the only choice just now. Teal can be like that, here today, gone tomorrow. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler12 Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 It sounds as though you have found a teal day roost in which case if you go at dusk the birds will already on the pond and at best you are only likely to get a couple of shots and badly scare every teal on the pond. It might be better to catch the duck as they arrive at dawn. They may come in a number of small parties giving you a fair bit of shooting , but shooting a pond is a little different to shooting one at dusk. You cannot shoot the pond as often as a fed dusk flight pond say , shoot it once every 4-6 weeks or you risk losing your teal for the remainder of the season and you need pick up and be away before the last duck come in if possible to maintain the lead in. You also need to think about cover , perhaps using a hide as the teal are quite likley to be comming in broad daylight. If you want to keep it as a day roost then you will not need to feed it. Some very good advice there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Remember too that the moon is still bright enough and they could be coming in late (12-1am) but if there is a bit of cloud the shooting may be fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy Posted December 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 I know ive found a right gooden here. Ive been asking for places to go for years then this place pops up right on my door step. I thought somebody shot it but turns out nobodys shot it for years !. I was thinking of going first thing in the morning as they are coming in.The lake is surounded by a hedge and trees so was thinking of setting up a hide along the hedge with back to wind ? I need a dog really but mines only 8 months old yet and far from ready. And i wont be over shooting it as the owner said he doesnt mind me going aslong as i dont over shoot it. And also if it freezes hard his land runs right down to the river yarrow which is also great for duck when all ponds are frozen over. Great spot for pigeon aswel in winter as the flight line always follows the river yarrow ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRNDL Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 I know ive found a right gooden here. Ive been asking for places to go for years then this place pops up right on my door step. I thought somebody shot it but turns out nobodys shot it for years !. I was thinking of going first thing in the morning as they are coming in.The lake is surounded by a hedge and trees so was thinking of setting up a hide along the hedge with back to wind ? I need a dog really but mines only 8 months old yet and far from ready. And i wont be over shooting it as the owner said he doesnt mind me going aslong as i dont over shoot it. And also if it freezes hard his land runs right down to the river yarrow which is also great for duck when all ponds are frozen over. Great spot for pigeon aswel in winter as the flight line always follows the river yarrow ! If you every need a willing shooting buddy I am close enough to tie your laces for you! I live in Heath charnock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy Posted December 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 haha maybe one day pal. But i dont want to ruin for my self just yet. I need to butterthe land ower up yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRNDL Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 haha maybe one day pal. But i dont want to ruin for my self just yet. I need to butterthe land ower up yet Yes mate for sure. Keep me in mind for any shooting really...keep the teal for yourself, great find. I pigeon shoot on the flights and decoy crows currently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Hope you've kept your eye in, boy are they fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy Posted December 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Ye they looked like starlins yesterday when they were flying ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B B Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 It sounds as though you have found a teal day roost in which case if you go at dusk the birds will already on the pond and at best you are only likely to get a couple of shots and badly scare every teal on the pond. It might be better to catch the duck as they arrive at dawn. They may come in a number of small parties giving you a fair bit of shooting , but shooting a pond is a little different to shooting one at dusk. You cannot shoot the pond as often as a fed dusk flight pond say , shoot it once every 4-6 weeks or you risk losing your teal for the remainder of the season and you need pick up and be away before the last duck come in if possible to maintain the lead in. You also need to think about cover , perhaps using a hide as the teal are quite likley to be comming in broad daylight. If you want to keep it as a day roost then you will not need to feed it. That part is critical to any well utilised flight pond.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Is there by chance a place you might intercept them going to the pond? unfed ponds like this are incredibly easy to spoil by shooting once to often. I kept a duck shoot going for ages by not tackling them on thier feeding area, it was spoiled in weeks when someone shot it just a few times at the feed sight (it was natural food BTW not fed) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy Posted December 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 I've not really thought about it. What am I best doing ? Watch the direction they are flighting from to the lake ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 I've not really thought about it. What am I best doing ? Watch the direction they are flighting from to the lake ? Yes, at worst you will move the flightline. You will only be able to harvest a few each go but you will get more sport for longer. Hitting them were they roost is far worse than were they feed but on the way to and fro is another matter all together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy Posted December 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 I'm going to go down on Saturday morning if weathers fit. As I've no dog at the moment I was thinking of using the field directly next to the pond that has been slighty flooded and place a few decoys out on it ? Do you think this could work ? I stand a better chance of picking the birds if there runners I was thinking. I've just made my teal call ready ! Made out of used cart cases ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anser2 Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 At dawn if the teal are using the lake as a day roost its doubtful if many will come into a spash with decoys. They have been feeding all night and want to rest , not feed. Better to try and decoy the lake picking a spot where the wind will blow the dead birds to a spot where you can find them or find the flightline into the roost and shoot far enought away from the lake as not to disturb it and pick a spot where retreving will not be difficult. I would shoot one bird at a time as you do not have a dog . If you wing a duck and it falls in the water shoot it again as soon as possible , otherwise it will almost certantly be lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy Posted December 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 Cheers pal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 I'm going to go down on Saturday morning if weathers fit. As I've no dog at the moment I was thinking of using the field directly next to the pond that has been slighty flooded and place a few decoys out on it ? Do you think this could work ? I stand a better chance of picking the birds if there runners I was thinking. I've just made my teal call ready ! Made out of used cart cases ! Forget the call IMO, three or four teal deeks in a bunch should get them to stoop down for a look see at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 Forget the call IMO, three or four teal deeks in a bunch should get them to stoop down for a look see at least. Of all the duck, Teal love the decoys! i am with Kent a few decoys should see them coming close enough for a shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy Posted December 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 Haha well I've not actually got any teal deeks yet ! I've got mallard decoys ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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