ady 1975 Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 after another 5mile walk to night with all the kit i thought sod it iam going to use my carp fishing barrow to carry it all plus then if no cover about,but the net around the barrow a couple hazel sticks for a bit of height for the net job done.i must add all my walking is on hard ground but the bag is killing my neck and back.barb wire fences are about a mile or two apart so no loading and unloading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anser2 Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 I would be tempted to reduce my kit rather than use a barrow. 5 miles is a long way to push a wheel barrow !!!! There is always a temptation to bring everything including the kitchen sink with you when wildfowling , but just rationlise what you realy need. I see you have a net hide , perhaps a realtree hide would be better ( do you realy need a hide ? good camo clothes might be just as good , its very rare that I take a hide when fowling ) , use light decoys with hollow keels ect. I go wildfowling to enjoy my self rather than have a long trudge weighed down with tons of gear and then an even longer trudge back. Tonight I had a 1\2 mile walk down a very muddy track to a flooded fresh marsh , I took 4 decoys , light seat , gun and shells. I just sat in a clump of low rushes , but the duck took no notice of me in good camo clothes and walked off with 2 wigeon and 2 mallard. A great flight for minimum effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reabrook Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 I see merit in both above posts. Like Anser I prefer to travel light but there also comes the odd time were the amount of gear needed combined with a long walk makes me think twice about the flight. I've considered using a wheel barrow on such occasions myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody801 Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 If your shooting in the morning/evening get some teal decoys. There smaller and lighter so that either reduces weight or means you can carry more if you like. You will still attract all species of duck as they decoy to the silhouette (my mate has some mallard decoys that are twice the size and look like they've been painted by a paintball gun but they still work.) As for a hide I've never used one on the marsh,unless your tide flighting and its really open i wouldn't bother, Just stay low,still and have a decent camouflage jacket on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoggy Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 If I had to push a barrow 5 miles for a few duck Ady, I`d stick to the Carping mate!!!!!! Only kidding!!!. I`d definately lighten the load mate.....fewer deeks, and take the bare essentials. As already stated, I like to enjoy my wildfowling, and lugging a load of gear isn`t my idea of enjoyment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 If i was lugging that much gear i'd have the dog pulling a cart along for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 If i was lugging that much gear i'd have the dog pulling a cart along for me Couldnt he get a donkey ? he then would be refreshed when arriving at the said decoying spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ady 1975 Posted December 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 i dint think 10 decoys lines flask and a few other bits was so heavy no hide just laying on the ground but as it is easy walking under foot i thought of using the barrow then could take me hide not got a lot of cover at the mo cause of the flood water but the birds all ways seem to come into more deeks...its all ways ok going just the walk home lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoggy Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 I very much doubt the water will be going till the end of the season Ady. Spoke to Charlie and its still 12ft deep in places!!! :o :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 (edited) What you need is a trolley! Well that's what I call mine. Two large wheelbarrow wheels on a single axle. Small plastic wheelbarrow body bolted to it. Long folding handle for stowage in the car. Weighs very little - Alloy handle etc. Good in the mud. Superb on the flat. Will float if it has to. Get the balance right and you can pull it anywhere with minimal effort. Carries rucksack, geese 'coys, hide, hide-poles and gun. (Oh, and the geese and ducks on the way back)! All terrain vehicle. Deer extraction trolley is similar. Mine was originally built for beach fishing by a mate. He gave it to me and I modified it. It is the only thing that keeps this 73 year old fowling - I'm far past carrying all that gear around. I'll post a picture tomorrow - It's dark outside now. Edited December 18, 2012 by Grandalf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ady 1975 Posted December 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 why bust your back when you can use a fishing barrow...plus if its keeps me shooting till iam in my 70s iam all for using one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 why bust your back when you can use a fishing barrow...plus if its keeps me shooting till iam in my 70s iam all for using one. I am up for that if it keeps me going into my 70's :good: I feel like I am there sometimes I just think use whatever suits/best for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 now if you can aquire an electric golf trolley motor ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 Struggled with getting the pictures on here - see new topic 'Fowling Trolley'. Grandalf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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