wildfowler.250 Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Well went out with the brother yesterday. Decided to chance our arm and try a spot with out any prior reconnaissance. Group of mallard flew past us early on and we dropped one each. Mine was winged out on the tide. Too far out to shoot and it would have dived if the dog got anywhere near it. It started to swim back to shore but a seal grabbed it,(there's loads) before it hit the marsh. Shots to our right pushed a couple of small skeins of greylags our way and we managed one out of each. Before we packed up we spotted a sparrow hawk chasing a bird which was impressive to watch. Afternoon saw a two teal and four mallard added to the bag. Two shots at one group of mallard dropped 3 birds so we stopped shooting the ducks for the rest of the day. We'd both been hoping for a canada as they normally clear off by the 3rd of September. I was lucky enough to have a skein fly right over me and I dropped a goose with the first shot. Second skien came down to the side of the brother and I. We both got a shot at the same tail end bird. Neither one of us are sure who got it but a welcome addition to the bag. A small skein of 4 came in just after this and I managed to call them back around. This have the bro a chance and he dropped his first canada. All in all a great success. Saw an osprey catch a fish whilst we were out and a peregrine also had a go at a tern,(but he was less successful). Apologies for the ramble. Pics to follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fal Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Three shots, two mallard. Had a skein of canadas over me for the first time ever on the marsh, didn't take a shot though, they were top end of shotgun limit and I only had steel 3's in, thought it best to leave them be. Cracking morning out before work, home by 7.30am in work by 8am. I'm going again tonight for an evening flight, I cannot wait! Well done all that bagged something, it's all downhill from here! ATB Rhodri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Two greylag for a 2 shot double then packed up and headed home left home 2am on opening morning left marsh just before 8 am. What a start even though bag limits stopped me shooting another I shouldn't have wanted to and there were only odd ones left out on the roost and nobody else I might upset walking off Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Well done all that bagged something, it's all downhill from here! Ain't that the truth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry P Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) 2 greylag and a greylag x Canada this morning with my new 10b. Added to the 3 Canada that I had yesterday with my first homeloads it adds up to my best and most satisfying start in my entire wildfowling.............so far. I wish it wasn't such a drag to put photos on here. Edited September 2, 2014 by Terry P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.w. Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Good stuff Terry, great start to the season long may it continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) Derbyshire lads shine again. we may be a fair distance from the sea but "Harry the cat" has put the "ex- pit" lads in the running again!!...he told me he eased up on the lincoln bandits when the clay shoot was on, and said he was going to wait and beat them at their own game, as anyone could win the clay shoot but it would be more painful for them when, he would outshoot them on the wash with a "sawn off shotgun"..., which he has done!!!!....well done "H"...the cream always rises to the top!!! Ayup Dale you will never believe this, when we were in sheps carpark in the early hours, ayano3 says to everyone "have you got your cream on?" I thought whats occuring I thought we were going wildfowling!!! Turns out they put Avon womens cream on their face to prevent bites from mozzies, flippin eck we used to have to put up with hornets down the pit that came out of the pit props !! They are fannies Be carefull Dale Regards Harry Edited September 2, 2014 by harrycatcat1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anser2 Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Harry congratulations on your first duck. Good lucka and may it be the first of many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Harry congratulations on your first duck. Good lucka and may it be the first of many. Thanks Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Any pictures of ping pong the mouse hound. Figgy :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otherwayup Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Teal and a Mallard, equaling last season's total bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Teal and a Mallard, equaling last season's total bag. Good possibility you are going to beat last seasons bag , mind you your got to get a move on as there is only five months left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Ayup Dale you will never believe this, when we were in sheps carpark in the early hours, ayano3 says to everyone "have you got your cream on?" I thought whats occuring I thought we were going wildfowling!!! Turns out they put Avon womens cream on their face to prevent bites from mozzies, flippin eck we used to have to put up with hornets down the pit that came out of the pit props !! They are fannies Be carefull Dale Regards Harry was just a warning as I know brownie had a week off work because of mozzies bites. However much mozzie guard or skin so soft we put on last night it didn't work. The mozzies won. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 myself and a friend managed a mallard each, inland large packs of mallard coming in as we packed up due to masses of mozzies. great morning, saw some bats flutter past long time since I've seen them on my patch. then a barn owl flew low over my head, gave him a squeak and he came beck for a look. Then greeted by a smashing sun rise, and a rainbow in the opposite direction, just reminds me this is what I love about fowling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted September 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 was just a warning as I know brownie had a week off work because of mozzies bites. However much mozzie guard or skin so soft we put on last night it didn't work. The mozzies won. That Loreal revive you've been using before hitting Ibiza not keep them off then Graham ! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 The only thing that stops them is being thick skinned and from 'darn pit youth' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Weird looking things, those Grey x Canada hybrids. 2 greylag and a greylag x Canada this morning with my new 10b. Added to the 3 Canada that I had yesterday with my first homeloads it adds up to my best and most satisfying start in my entire wildfowling.............so far.I wish it wasn't such a drag to put photos on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 The only thing that stops them is being thick skinned and from 'darn pit youth' Ah yer just a bunch of fannies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 took an associate out today and for the first shots of the season, each got a canada :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sricketts8 Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Well done to you and the associate nic. I seen them drop it was a tidy lot that came out this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 took an associate out today and for the first shots of the season, each got a canada :-) Well done to you both mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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