lksopener Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Hi guys, I am meeting up with some fellas this coming Sunday to discuss joining the local wild fowling club. In anticipation I have started buying a few bits whilst I am in the states. I already have waders neoprene (at home) I've bought: Mallard call Goose call Have a whistle type call and dj duck call at home. Bought a call lanyard. Have two baby mojo decoys being delivered today. Any essentials I may pick up stateside that would help me out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ91 Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 A good coat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfieri Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 As above, A good coat, wading stick and a faithful lab! Shouldn't go to far wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 (edited) a good compass cree rechargeable torch Hat gloves thermals bag to carry your gear. If you wish ported and extended steel prof chokes are 50% cheaper in the states ie kicks highflyer. Edited April 2, 2013 by Albert 888 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impax Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 If you are anywhere near and can get to any one of the chain of Cabela's Hunting, shooting and fishing hypermarkets it will be very worthwhile experience. They have everything you could possible want for Fowling, their own branded clothing including gortex, fleece and thinsulate are first class and very reasonably priced, and if you are bringing them back home yourself you save the dreaded VAT and import duty. I have used Cabela's gortex Fowling coats, fleeces, waders, gloves and hats or many years and cannot fault them. They also stock many other top brands. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lksopener Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 From the sounds of it I have most it then chaps. I have the compass, gloves, hats and coats etc. Sadly I'm no where near a cabelas but do have a basspro which I've visited a few times. I am just awaiting my delivery of the mojos from cabelas as we speak. I have a question on the calls, is it important to have different types of mallard calls for example or will one do for each of the species? Also, what does a wading staff look like? Just a long stick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lksopener Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Oh and will we need decoys or will it be more flighting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 best bet is ask the chaps who you are meeting up with,they should have all the local knowledge you will need,and go out with as many different people as you can,then you can pick and choose which rigs decoys work best. I don't use calls much I but can turn mallard and gadwall by voice call. If your still in America the primos high roller is good for pintail teal and widgen if you can work it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 (edited) Good stout wading stick and a whole load of enthusiasm. And an experienced local to show you around, you don't want to be wander the marsh lost or getting stuck! Edited April 2, 2013 by Big Mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 A good map/tidetable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Compass, clothes that keep you warm even when wet like wool shirts, synthetics etc. Wildfowling is not really about the gear you carry. Bass pro do kicks chokes, personally I should get a full set for your gun if you can while there, you could always sell them on here for the same or more. Duck will come in to the cheapest deeks set out better than the best ones set out poor. Waders are a must while over there lots cheaper and made for shooters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 As discussed, good clothes. Calls aren't that expensive and you can get from e bay anyway . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopax Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 DOG gun cartridges waterproof jacket waterproof hat wellies and legging or waders (I prefer neoprene chesties) where appropriate wading stick tide table Bag, the Flambeau rucksacks were/are brilliant just the right size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Don't take big mat if you expect to share his cake. Other than that take the correct clothing and remember the marsh is always colder than inland. Good dog unless you are happy to get wet or take a long walk. Enough cartridges. Good stick, and plenty of patience. Don't matter about your gun, its easier to throw your stick at them if you are not a good shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lksopener Posted April 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Thanks guys got the majority of stuff sorted. I'll stick a bayonet on the end then aya no3! Curious as to why these kicks chokes are so good over say my standard invector plus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 A mobile phone (fully charged) tell people where you are going and when you get there. At least one other person, never go alone. Chest waders are great things and well worth the extra cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Thanks guys got the majority of stuff sorted. I'll stick a bayonet on the end then aya no3! Curious as to why these kicks chokes are so good over say my standard invector plus? The kicks have a gripper at the end of the choke that folds the plas wad open.And some say they reduce muzzle flip. I like mine,got a half works well for me plus they are easy to get in and out for cleaning and for spotting pluged barrels. Plus it makes my 26" barrel more like 28". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 A mobile phone (fully charged) tell people where you are going and when you get there. At least one other person, never go alone. Chest waders are great things and well worth the extra cash. Why not go alone? Over 95% of my wildfowling i have done on my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Why not go alone? Over 95% of my wildfowling i have done on my own. Where I shoot it is advised you shoud never go alone, this is what I should have said & If you are a new shooter, you can not go alone. Of course some will have an area where the ground is not littered with ever changing quick sand and will be safe. I will never go on a ground I don't know on my own, if you have shot it for 20 years...thats different but my advice was for a new member who did not say his area of the country. I also shoot on my own perhaps 50% of the time but always feel better when I have another shooter with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xav Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Some extra shirts. If you need to walk and/or lot or carry a lot of gear to get to your spot, you will sweat and then will get cold quickly if you haven't got any spare clothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lksopener Posted April 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Thanks fellas I looked at the kicks high flyers but they only had one for my gun so thought it wouldn't be worth it for one tube. Got some nice quality calls sorted and already have most gear listed above just maybe need to get a big wading stick but ill make a natural one. Thanks for the advice fellas. Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 I don't think anyone has mentioned of flask of something hot yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-Sheen Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 I don't think anyone has mentioned of flask of something hot yet! I don't know how anybody who shoots on the foreshore can actually manage a hot drink! By the time i have walked out to the front of somewhere like frampton, my waders are full to the knees with sweat and my mouth is dryer than ghandis flip flop! I couldn't think of anything worse than a stinking hot tea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 I don't know how anybody who shoots on the foreshore can actually manage a hot drink! By the time i have walked out to the front of somewhere like frampton, my waders are full to the knees with sweat and my mouth is dryer than ghandis flip flop! I couldn't think of anything worse than a stinking hot tea! Couldn't be without a small flask of mulligatawny soup after setting out the deeks and the rest of a larger one of coffee most of which normally gets used up during the preceding tide flight. Taken just before that long walk off in the dark even if its no better than luke warm and full of the sediment, it still goes down well enough . Sat still waiting on evening flight possibly in damp clothes quite normally in sub zero temperatures, watching everything take on a frosted appearance around you as day turns slowly to night its essential. The dog even starts getting in closer to my side, I am sure this is a selfish act to keep himself a tad warmer but I cannot say it isn't appreciated on my part even if he is a bit damp and smelly (the sneaky licks on the face I can do without though ). Without a flask on a wildfowling excursion? I should get back behind the wheel and drive home! Likewise out before break of light to get in place in the gutter awaiting the geese to flight off- just what is a non smoker meant to do without his flask of steaming hot coffee in that 1 hr window before the sun pokes itself over the horizon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ91 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 (edited) Tea clenches the thirst better than most drinks. Saying that, i only ever take orange juice or water when out fowling. Edited April 4, 2013 by TJ91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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