Trevor_Noad Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 I got a text from the farmer on Monday advising that the fields were being harvested this week and so the pigeon shooting should be plentiful. Arranged to leave work early on Fri and was at my permission by 1pm and set up by 2pm. Unfortunately the 2 fields I had hoped to shoot were still being harvested so I set up on an adjoining field that had a flight line across the middle of it. I had been asked to stay away from the small wood at the end of the field as it contained the pheasant pen so I set my hide up smack bang in the middle of the field next to a straw bail. I wasn't sure if this would work but found that if I kept still with my barrels below the netting until the last possible minuote then it worked a treat. There wasn't a great number of pigeons about but several decoyed text bookly and I ended up with 8 in 2 hrs. the most pleasing thing was that I only used 13 shells whereas my normal ratio is 1 in 4 at best. I typically use 1/4 and 1/2 chokes but changed to 1/2 and 3/4 for this otingand I'm not sure if it was in my head but it worked a lot better and made a real difference. managed to make a few Pigeon kebabs which went down very well with a few beers on Sunday. Not nearly as good as some of the bags that are posted on here but for the limited birds around and my limited ability it was a great afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRNDL Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) Bloody lovely Exactly what I like to see! Edited August 12, 2013 by BRNDL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyg Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 great looking kebabs..well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monster1971 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 good for you buddy ,most of us mortals think we have had a good day if we get 20 or 30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor_Noad Posted August 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 22 is still my best day but Im determined to have a 30 + day over the next month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Well done Trev, live and learn. It would appear that you addapted to the situation admirably! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRNDL Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 22 is still my best day but Im determined to have a 30 + day over the next month! When determination meets aspiration.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon6ppc Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 nice hide that pal, and them keeeeeebabas looked dam good as well...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 I like your modest approach to posting. You may well achieve larger bags which may not necessarily be any more enjoyable. The hide looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 great shooting bud, and even better looking barby grub,,any chance of an invite to sample them cos they look delish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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