WelshAndy Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) After picking up some gambore mammoth steel 3-1/2 inch shells that Terry P kindly grabbed me on his way back south yesterday I thought I'd better try them out this morning! Got to the field and set up by about 7.20 and there wasn't much happening only a few crows cruising about. After 3 or 4 past I couldn't resist (knowing a had major goose shells in) and smoked one out of the sky :-D. An hour past and still no geese so I thought I'd take a short walk over to a decent sized ditch the other side of the field I'd set up in hoping there may be a duck or two on it. This time I'd remembered to put a suitable shells in - 34g of express steel. Half way down the ditch a drake mallard rose, missed the first shot but connected with the second. As it was approaching 9am and still no honking I was ready to start packing up and happy with my crow and duck....................... Not! I sat in the hide and had a brew and it wasn't long before I heard the HONK, a skein of about 50 canada's on the horizon and heading my way! Calm as I could I began calling trying not to over call them just keeping it subtle. They weren't committing perfectly to the decoys but they had a good look at them which brought them close enough for me to take my first treble of the season!! To say I was chuffed was an understatement, it lasted all of 30 seconds as it hit me that I had a 40 minute walk with all my gear and now a full bag! Will be having the duck for my tea and the geese will be dressed tomorrow and given to the farmers I have permission off. Thanks for looking Andy Edited January 23, 2013 by WelshAndy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Well done, worth the wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty thud Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 well done mate hope yu enjoy yor duck :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Can I have the crow then Andy? We're stravin over here lad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P~MX Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 sweet -- it keeps gettin better from L/R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Can I have the crow then Andy? We're stravin over here lad! You had your invite jonesy! You should have got up earlier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Top Darts fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 The most annoying thing is that I had a camera mounted to my head and I hadn't pushed record! I'd have loved to have captured the treble on film :-(. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysako Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 nice picture well done good result !!!!!!!!!!!! . .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fal Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Nice! Well done on the treble good shooting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Great morning well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Top shooting mate! It just goes to show that patience pays dividends! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Well done Andy. Good shooting mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry P Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 I guess i'll be getting you some more on my next trip lol. Tidy shooting pal, shame to miss the triple but i'm sure you'll remember it bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart1985 Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Great write up great bag!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandmartin Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Excellent bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlennox Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Treble? I'm lucky to hit three in three skeins, top shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotShot! Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Well done ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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