strangford wildfowler Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Well I'm sure some of you have read some of my posts but, I'm still new to are wonderful sport, and I was wondering if anybody can give me tips and hints about wildfowling, any kind of tips are welcome I.e decoy patterns etc Hope you experianced wildfowlers can give me some tips, Cheers SW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essex Keeper Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Don't move and don't look up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangford wildfowler Posted October 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 (edited) Don't move and don't look up Thanks mate, but I was kinda hopin for the secret tips and tricks. Cheers. Edited October 10, 2013 by strangford wildfowler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutty Boots Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Dont think many wildfowlers will print "secrets" on an internet forum. Tips yes, secrets, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barls2-9-12 Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Study your marsh in all conditions, so you know what the tide cover and don't and always take the weather into consideration as a change in pressure mixed with the right wind can have an effect on the tides. watch the flight lines of the birds as they can and will change depending on the weather. There is much much more, these are just a few things that will help towards bagging a few birds in the season. You might want to learn what type of vegetation you have on the areas you shoot, once you know this it can help you get an idea of what will be feeding where and when. The more effort you put in the more you will get out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangford wildfowler Posted October 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Dont think many wildfowlers will print "secrets" on an internet forum. Tips yes, secrets, no. Your probably right, I'll settle for tips then, cheers. Study your marsh in all conditions, so you know what the tide cover and don't and always take the weather into consideration as a change in pressure mixed with the right wind can have an effect on the tides. watch the flight lines of the birds as they can and will change depending on the weather. There is much much more, these are just a few things that will help towards bagging a few birds in the season. You might want to learn what type of vegetation you have on the areas you shoot, once you know this it can help you get an idea of what will be feeding where and when. The more effort you put in the more you will get out. Cheers barls some good advice there. Atb SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmonster Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Keep a diary noting conditions wind direction etc that you can refer backto over the years. Other than that spend as much time as you possibly can with the old hands and glean as much information as you can. Unfortunately there are no short cuts in gaining experience and that's all you're lacking reading your posts your enthusiasm certainly shines through just keep at it and good luck. cheers snowy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 (edited) I already gave you one tip relevant to Strangford and you missed it. Strangford is a sea Lough, not an estuary. Fresh water is not that common. Watch where streams flow into the Lough on a dropping tide. Time of day is not as important as flow of fresh water. Get an OSNI leisure map of Strangford and look for the small ones, likely out of the way. Believe me, it works. Especially for teal Edited October 10, 2013 by Big Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doriboy Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 I already gave you one tip relevant to Strangford and you missed it. Strangford is a sea Lough, not an estuary. Fresh water is not that common. Watch where streams flow into the Lough on a dropping tide. Time of day is not as important as flow of fresh water. Get an OSNI leisure map of Strangford and look for the small ones, likely out of the way. Believe me, it works. Especially for teal I'd act on this advice if I were you mate big al is being very nice to you telling you that. Best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangford wildfowler Posted October 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 Keep a diary noting conditions wind direction etc that you can refer backto over the years. Other than that spend as much time as you possibly can with the old hands and glean as much information as you can. Unfortunately there are no short cuts in gaining experience and that's all you're lacking reading your posts your enthusiasm certainly shines through just keep at it and good luck. cheers snowy Cheers snowythat sound like a good idea noting down all the conditions of a days fowling, Cheers atb SW I already gave you one tip relevant to Strangford and you missed it. Strangford is a sea Lough, not an estuary. Fresh water is not that common. Watch where streams flow into the Lough on a dropping tide. Time of day is not as important as flow of fresh water. Get an OSNI leisure map of Strangford and look for the small ones, likely out of the way. Believe me, it works. Especially for teal Thanks big al, I know strangford loughis saltwater but didn't think of finding the freshwater streams that run into her, Cheers atb SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad63 Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 The advice I'll give you is the same I give whilst on our club stand at country shows etc. Don't get caught up in the gimmicks. Fancy cammo, after market chokes etc are expensive fashion items that bag more fowlers than they do fowl. Keep it simple and you'll be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 Always carry a long walking stick , helps with deep gulleys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 Don't get stuck in the mud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 The advice I'll give you is the same I give whilst on our club stand at country shows etc. Don't get caught up in the gimmicks. Fancy cammo, after market chokes etc are expensive fashion items that bag more fowlers than they do fowl. Keep it simple and you'll be fine Not sure about this statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 First find your wildfowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 The duck will be there for a reason, find your reasons and you will find your duck. They need food, shelter and some fresh water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 Go with someone who knows what they are doing but most folk tend to keep their info to themselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 Carry a bog roll at all times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangford wildfowler Posted October 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 Cheers for all the tips, the bog roll one I learnt the hard way out fishing NOT PLEASANT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesneale89 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Don't move until your going to swing onto a bird and always give more lead than you think on geese;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangford wildfowler Posted October 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Don't move until your going to swing onto a bird and always give more lead than you think on geese;) learnt that the hard way to on the 2nd of sept this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowlingmad Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Get out down the marsh as much as you can, even if its without a gun for a walk. Once you know the ground you will have far more success. Make a note of were flight lines/ birds are in different conditions e.g weather conditions, tide and build up a little database of information, patterns will soon emerge... so you will know where to be next time! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Don't move until your going to swing onto a bird and always give more lead than you think on geese;) This is alright if you always miss behind or aren't usually good at judging lead. I'm usually good at judging lead, but went through a spell of missing 90% of pinks in front. I'd advise to give just the right amount of lead - go with your instincts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangford wildfowler Posted October 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Cheers everybody once again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 I'd advise to give just the right amount of lead - go with your instincts. That is the daftest piece of advice I have read in years. What the hell is 'just the right amount of lead' supposed to be - Perfection on day one? I have been trying to do that for 60 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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