JDog Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 (edited) SNS (Simon) asked me to shoot in Staffordshire today. What a day we chose to go with heavy rain all morning and a keen biting wind. The pheasants had been soaked over night and really didn't want to fly though there were plenty of them. The drive before lunch was to be a duck and goose drive. We were advised which was the best position and I volunteered to stay well clear of the action and I went to the far end of the line and stood in a pony paddock hoping that the others would get some shooting. The plan never worked out as it should and the only two skeins of geese to take off from the lake came towards me, as did the ducks. In ten hectic minutes I shot a double right and left at Canada geese, a right and left at mallard, two single mallard and a tufted duck for nine shots. Later in the afternoon I shot a male goldeneye. I was lucky to be in the right place at the right time and I thank SNS for his kind invitation. Edited January 4, 2015 by JDog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynny Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Excellent pal, some good eating there mate, Atb Flynny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Crackin' :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Well done , I hope they made you carry them all for being so greedy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyg Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Cracking offer simon,quality PIC and days sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 The pressure must have been on you with others watching the only skeins come towards you. Nicely done. Well shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 I don't believe it The cap is bigger than i thought well done a bag to be proud of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegun Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 (edited) I don't believe it The cap is bigger than i thought well done a bag to be proud of And it shrunk in the rain, imagine how big it was before Edited January 3, 2015 by reggiegun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollidca Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 A nice day shooting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Not a drop of estuary mud in sight...............I hope you are still smiling... Well done TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNS Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 I was fortunate enough to witness this fine shooting from the next peg. With a malfunctioning gun. However, things did improve - I had a kingfisher fly by me with a fish in its beak. And I watched a most fantastic retrieve of the goldeneye from a fair old distance into the lake by a very talented dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 what does Golden eye taste like, never tried it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Good bag. Now you just have to dry "The Hat" out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 old goldenballs nicely done bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawntredder Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 (edited) well done jdog.....the ducks will fit under that flat cap Edited January 3, 2015 by Robbie Forster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 (edited) well done jdog.....the ducks will fit under that flat cap He didn't need to stuff them under his hat today, he had a proper invite. Edited January 3, 2015 by loriusgarrulus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEADLY PLUMBER Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Ekke thump Sounds like a great day. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passionforangling Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Sounds like an excellent and unusual day..... Enjoy the plucking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 He didn't need to stuff them under his hat today, he had a proper invite. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Wow! I didn't think Mr. Dog was into shooting 'fowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted January 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Wow! I didn't think Mr. Dog was into shooting 'fowl. I haven't shot geese for years and today I would quite happily have let those who do not shoot as much as I do be in the right spot. 'The best laid plans of mice and men' and all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berettacocker Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 I haven't shot geese for years and today I would quite happily have let those who do not shoot as much as I do be in the right spot. 'The best laid plans of mice and men' and all that.often turns out like that,well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 Sounds like a top day fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 Well done , JDog a great sporting day and well done for Simon for the invite. I've never shot game birds but did shoot a goose for a farmer once and was amazed how they bounce when they land. I wouldn't want one to hit me on the way down. Not to steal your thread but a few have made observations re the HAT. Do the residents in Lincolnshire realise that the weather pattern will change due to certain areas not receiving rain under the hat???? This can be reduced by you moving around the county?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiffy Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 nice day out there that hat is something special, very andy cap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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