alfa taf Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 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. Best advise ever. It,s a long story but I would not be with you fellows now, if I was,nt shooting with my brother on one occasion , on a Greek estuary . And we dont have Tides in Greece to worry about.!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-Sheen Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 I think you would need to see me after walking a mile or so in my waders to understand kent, it really is like i have just done a marathon with lead shoes. Well the hour between arriving and sunrise for me is usually spent drying out from the bath in my own sweat so cooling down to stop myself passing out is better than a cup of tea! Regarding your dog I'm sure loneliness sets in on the foreshore and that little cuddle is more than appreciated! Tea clenches the thirst better than most drinks.Saying that, i only ever take orange juice or water when out fowling. I have heard that tea is better for actually quenching the feeling of thirst better than most drinks, however if it isn't decaffeinated you will be needing a p*** every five minutes which isn't the easiest in chest waders so you might have choose between a frozen slug or filling up your waders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 I think you would need to see me after walking a mile or so in my waders to understand kent, it really is like i have just done a marathon with lead shoes. Well the hour between arriving and sunrise for me is usually spent drying out from the bath in my own sweat so cooling down to stop myself passing out is better than a cup of tea! Regarding your dog I'm sure loneliness sets in on the foreshore and that little cuddle is more than appreciated! I have heard that tea is better for actually quenching the feeling of thirst better than most drinks, however if it isn't decaffeinated you will be needing a p*** every five minutes which isn't the easiest in chest waders so you might have choose between a frozen slug or filling up your waders Soup and sausage rolls or take an elastic band with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-Sheen Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Some of us are graced with the ability to be able to tie a not in it, i am not one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 Some of us are graced with the ability to be able to tie a not in it, i am not one. Learn the art of the sneaky wee and drink hot coffee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 Don't forget the mozzie guard for those late evening warm nights. You get bit the death otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 A bog roll... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 A bog roll... And be uptide of your friends !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riptide Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 First may i suggest if your of the hot sweaty type get some Cabelas dry-Plus waist waders ,they are the buiss,,, walk miles with out breaking into a sweat !!!!!! I do not like Chest waders as I find when I am over waist deep they make me float ,well make me feel unstable so thats a no no and also cant have a pee so easy with them on ,what a rig mer roll getting all undone just for a pee !!!!! Its waist waders every time for me I have neropeanes and dry plus but tend to use the Dry Plus all the time !!!!! Riptide And to keep on thread what you need first and foremost is Patience !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 A sense of humour. You must try to laugh when the birds flight over the spot you sat for the blank flight last week. Its not an essential, but I never go out without a camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Something to sit on, even if you wear trousers which are meant to be waterproof! Camera and binoculars come in handy as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Croc Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 I think binos should be very high on the list of MUST take on the marsh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Best Advise so far....you don't want to go to the Marsh for the first time and ask the 2 host for the morning flight, if the have some tissue....answer is....NO, that dreadful sensation and cold sweat running down your forehead, as you sitting by your host, talking about past wildfowling outing and you suffer for 2-3 hours....thanks lords for chest waders :whistling: A bog roll... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joknob Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 field craft B) Best Advise so far....you don't want to go to the Marsh for the first time and ask the 2 host for the morning flight, if the have some tissue....answer is....NO, that dreadful sensation and cold sweat running down your forehead, as you sitting by your host, talking about past wildfowling outing and you suffer for 2-3 hours....thanks lords for chest waders :whistling: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 I take a flask of Bovril & only ever fill the cup 1/4 full as more often than not as soon as you take a sip the Geese take flight & you throw it down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 You just showing off Tam.....I'm not envy...I'm not envy...I'm not jealous..I'm not gealous...lol.....grrrrrr :lol: I take a flask of Bovril & only ever fill the cup 1/4 full as more often than not as soon as you take a sip the Geese take flight & you throw it down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fandango Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 All the items mentioned,,,,,,,,, but if your taking up widfowling seriously I would say a "" essential "" item would be....... A very understanding partner/ wife Oh and defiantly a flask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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