little.bob Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Steep Learning Curve Was lucky enough to be asked out for a day’s pigeon shooting yesterday with bakerboy. We arrived at Terry’s permission about 11 am and went past the place we would be shooting to a vantage point at the top end of the field where Terry said we should just sit and have a look at what the pigeons were doing. We watched for a while and they were behaving exactly as Terry had predicted and we made our way to set up a hide just under a tree that was an obvious flight line back to where the birds wanted to sit in between feeding stints. I don’t have a great deal of experience on shooting pigeons but as always was very excited about the prospect of a good day but I didn’t know then just how good the day was going to be. Terry explained the order of the day that he predicted that the birds would be leaving the trees that we were sitting under through the day feeding on the wheat in front of us, returning, when full, to digest their food in the trees then out again . We would be shooting them as they flew to and from the trees. No decoys as this would not be possible with the standing wheat. As predicted, this is exactly what happened. At first I was a bit keen and was shooting at birds that were, for my experience, a bit too tricky and possibly out of range. Terry watched what I was doing and offered up some advice that I should sit tight and wait until the pigeon was really committed then stand and shoot. After another bit of coaching about keeping the gun moving (basic I know) but in the heat of the moment easily forgotten it all came together. Pigeons came all day we shot approx. 75 and if it weren’t for my early excitement and lack of experience could have been more. I shot my first left and right pair 75 yards apart and a couple of other long range birds that folded and hit the ground perfectly. I had the biggest smile on my face. In fact, at the end of the day my face was aching as I had spent most of the day with a massive grin on my face, a combination of being very pleased with myself and Terry’s banter. As the title says a steep learning curve for me watching the pigeons all day doing what pigeons do and thanks to Terry’s knowledge I feel I have learned a lot and think one day I might make a passable pigeon shooter. Thanks baker boy for a great day always good to see Terry a true gentleman. And as a footnote was asked whilst we were there to help out with a bad crow problem so watch this space. Thanks again Terry. Cheers Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Sounds like you a lucky boy out with a great guy giving you help and advice, and lots of pigeons to shoot too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pigeon man Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Great day !!! Well shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Steep Learning Curve Was lucky enough to be asked out for a day’s pigeon shooting yesterday with bakerboy. We arrived at Terry’s permission about 11 am and went past the place we would be shooting to a vantage point at the top end of the field where Terry said we should just sit and have a look at what the pigeons were doing. We watched for a while and they were behaving exactly as Terry had predicted and we made our way to set up a hide just under a tree that was an obvious flight line back to where the birds wanted to sit in between feeding stints. I don’t have a great deal of experience on shooting pigeons but as always was very excited about the prospect of a good day but I didn’t know then just how good the day was going to be. Terry explained the order of the day that he predicted that the birds would be leaving the trees that we were sitting under through the day feeding on the wheat in front of us, returning, when full, to digest their food in the trees then out again . We would be shooting them as they flew to and from the trees. No decoys as this would not be possible with the standing wheat. As predicted, this is exactly what happened. At first I was a bit keen and was shooting at birds that were, for my experience, a bit too tricky and possibly out of range. Terry watched what I was doing and offered up some advice that I should sit tight and wait until the pigeon was really committed then stand and shoot. After another bit of coaching about keeping the gun moving (basic I know) but in the heat of the moment easily forgotten it all came together. Pigeons came all day we shot approx. 75 and if it weren’t for my early excitement and lack of experience could have been more. I shot my first left and right pair 75 yards apart and a couple of other long range birds that folded and hit the ground perfectly. I had the biggest smile on my face. In fact, at the end of the day my face was aching as I had spent most of the day with a massive grin on my face, a combination of being very pleased with myself and Terry’s banter. As the title says a steep learning curve for me watching the pigeons all day doing what pigeons do and thanks to Terry’s knowledge I feel I have learned a lot and think one day I might make a passable pigeon shooter. Thanks baker boy for a great day always good to see Terry a true gentleman. And as a footnote was asked whilst we were there to help out with a bad crow problem so watch this space. Thanks again Terry. Cheers Rob. Hi Robert I really enjoyed your company, and the day, <--- the one on the left looks a little like you. It was good to see you take on board the advice, and also to see your shooting improve throughout the day. You had some cracking shots, and if I recall you went home with "4 shots of the day". For me one of your better shot's was one where you hit the bird and we lost sight of it, you proudly stated "that one is dead in the tree" 3 minutes later it fell out of the tree directly into the hide I went up to the farm early this morning and managed to catch the lady who offered the "Crow shooting permission" and that is now all sewn up. As soon as I get back from the CLA we will have a visit and see what happens, crow decoys now on the shopping list at the CLA. See you soon Robert Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 A very good day out. Well done bakerboy for taking out a novice. He will remember that outing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Robert taught me how to drink, I was repaying the compliment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Well done little bob rob, glad you found terry, He is one of the good uns with many a good laugh in him and a big heart. The Cotswold boys have had the pleasure of his company on more than one occasion.lol. (what goes on tour...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennym Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 HAVE YOU TWO SEEN THE OTHER POST TODAY THAT GAY MARRIAGE HAS JUST BEEN APPROVED?? Well done looks like you had a good day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little.bob Posted July 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Well done little bob rob, glad you found terry, He is one of the good uns with many a good laugh in him and a big heart. The Cotswold boys have had the pleasure of his company on more than one occasion.lol. (what goes on tour...) cheers mate im hoping to get an invite to the next Cotswold meet Terry can vouch for me i may be a bit new to pigeon shooting but have many years experience in eating and drinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little.bob Posted July 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 HAVE YOU TWO SEEN THE OTHER POST TODAY THAT GAY MARRIAGE HAS JUST BEEN APPROVED?? Well done looks like you had a good day. thanks mate its been legal down south for ages in fact in some parts of London you would think it was compulsory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Kudos to bakerboy, for the guidance and opportunity he gave to little.bob. Thats the best of Pigeon Watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little.bob Posted July 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 A very good day out. Well done bakerboy for taking out a novice. He will remember that outing. Still smiling this morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 thanks mate its been legal down south for ages in fact in some parts of London you would think it was compulsory Robert was in the Boys School Leap Frog Team, but was thrown out for jumping too low. Well done little bob rob, glad you found terry, He is one of the good uns with many a good laugh in him and a big heart. The Cotswold boys have had the pleasure of his company on more than one occasion.lol. (what goes on tour...) Send little.bob an invite he makes the best ever sausages, and is good for a laugh, a drink and much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Robert taught me how to drink, I was repaying the compliment I thought you learnt to drink at the PW Fullers' Brewery trip a couple of years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 I thought you learnt to drink at the PW Fullers' Brewery trip a couple of years ago. That was a very tough introduction in deed and an excellent night out that perhaps we should do again. But Robert has taken me (Excuse the expression) to level 2 and possibly 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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