fenboy Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Small tides today so I opted to take a walk out to the front, after 40 mins I reached my chosen spot and could see a few wigeon moving along the tides edge , unfortunately too far away from me . I was hoping I would get a chance at one as the light faded but they just seemed to disappear once I was settled in . My only chance came when a lone Mallard passed on my left , it was too wide for a shot but responded perfectly to the call doing a full circle then heading up the creek with paddles down as it got near me , it gave me a easy shot as it started to rise once it saw my movement, the dog had a simple retrieve across the creek and my first mallard of the season was in the bag . So my first four wildfowl of this season have all been different species one each of pintail , greylag , wigeon and the mallard . Things were very quite tonight but their was a very bright moon which may have messed things up some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Nice pictures mate,can see exactly where u were Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Nice one. I opted for an inland flight and was rewarded with a canada, a mallard and a gadwall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted September 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Nice one. I opted for an inland flight and was rewarded with a canada, a mallard and a gadwall. I had a handful of greylag over me again tonight , they were just a little too tall though , they took me by surprise and I had no time for swapping cartridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farma Geddon Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 That there Miło is a bit naughty at times , but he could join my lot anytime. He has an infectious smile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus1988 Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 What kind of call (feed call, greeting call, etc)did you use to get mallard to come back round? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted September 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 That there Miło is a bit naughty at times , but he could join my lot anytime. He has an infectious smile. Yes he can be a pain in the **** , but I would be lost without him, I think its got to the stage where I will just have to accept his faults and let him do his thing ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted September 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 What kind of call (feed call, greeting call, etc)did you use to get mallard to come back round? Just a fairly standard hail call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twymyn Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Great photos at one of my favourite spots when I used to shoot on the Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry P Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 (edited) Thanks for sharing fella. Do you actually wear the cartridge belt or is just to hold them. I used to wear one but found it restrictive. Edited September 25, 2015 by Terry P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Nice set of photos fenboy , Milo is looking the part now, and by the look of things he seems to be getting a regular retrieve in what looks like a lovely landscape . Keep up the good work . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted September 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Thanks for sharing fella. Do you actually wear the cartridge belt or is just to hold them. I used to wear one but found it restrictive. It is only worn on the rare occasion I will be out in water on a tide flight , normally its just for holding them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dignity Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Nice one good pics too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 Who's BOB? Well done, both you and Milo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anser2 Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 Yes he can be a pain in the **** , but I would be lost without him, I think its got to the stage where I will just have to accept his faults and let him do his thing ! Fenboy do not worry most wildfowling dogs are the same. Mine is the same , but when the chips are down she delivers the goods and thats what counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie R Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 Great photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayDT10 Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 Why do people think that most wildfowling dogs run in . I've had flights ruined by other peoples unruly muts chasing shadows. The best part of wildfowling for me is to be able to work my dog after the flight unless I've wounded something of course and he gets sent straight away ,but even then I still like to way the situation before sending . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anser2 Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 (edited) Jay in my experiance most wildfowling dogs I see do run in. I am not sugesting anyones dog should run wild , but all my successful dogs start to run in after a few seasons. But if there is anyone else on the marsh ( a very rare experiance on my marshes) then she goes on a lead. But I do try to retrieve most birds as soon as possable after they are shot rather than leave them until after flight as I find too many will dissapear if left for more than a few minuets, even if they seem dead when falling. Where I was shooting this morning there is usualy time for a dog the retrieve only one bird at a time before the strong tide drifts the dead bird out of reach so rights and lefts are out of the question apart from during a short while at high and low tide. Edited September 28, 2015 by anser2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farma Geddon Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 I have never agreed with dogs running in. Never will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayDT10 Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 Jay in my experiance most wildfowling dogs I see do run in. I am not sugesting anyones dog should run wild , but all my successful dogs start to run in after a few seasons. But if there is anyone else on the marsh ( a very rare experiance on my marshes) then she goes on a lead. But I do try to retrieve most birds as soon as possable after they are shot rather than leave them until after flight as I find too many will dissapear if left for more than a few minuets, even if they seem dead when falling. Where I was shooting this morning there is usualy time for a dog the retrieve only one bird at a time before the strong tide drifts the dead bird out of reach so rights and lefts are out of the question apart from during a short while at high and low tide. fair enough. If I were to say I've never had one run in I'd be lying but it only happens on a very very rare occasion . But where I shoot there are many hazards for dogs and lots of rocks lining sea walls" leg snappers" and anyone who ain't in full control of their dog is playing a dangerous game. The only two things that will make me give a dog away is if it keep running in or whinning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barls2-9-12 Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 I keep my dogs on a lead while shooting in case they run in. But like anser2 said I have to send them quick otherwise the duck will be gone on the tide. And you will loose it. Just makes sense to keep them in a lead if they run in or there's a chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 (edited) fair enough. If I were to say I've never had one run in I'd be lying but it only happens on a very very rare occasion . But where I shoot there are many hazards for dogs and lots of rocks lining sea walls" leg snappers" and anyone who ain't in full control of their dog is playing a dangerous game. The only two things that will make me give a dog away is if it keep running in or whinning.I would like to think ALL of us Dog owners put there Dog's safety First !!!!!!As for very rarely getting runners/clipped Birds your the best shot I've ever heard of OR you don't shoot much as even the best shots on this planet clip quarry wrong if they shoot regularly enough. Also over the years I've seen plenty of Stone Dead Geese and Duck not picked straight away get lost forever. Yes I do agree ALL owners of Dog's should have them under control Edited September 28, 2015 by 6.5x55SE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie10 Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Why do people think that most wildfowling dogs run in . I've had flights ruined by other peoples unruly muts chasing shadows. The best part of wildfowling for me is to be able to work my dog after the flight unless I've wounded something of course and he gets sent straight away ,but even then I still like to way the situation before sending . I don't know anyone that picks birds after a flight on the foreshore, your areas must be different to a lot of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayDT10 Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 I would like to think ALL of us Dog owners put there Dog's safety First !!!!!! As for very rarely getting runners/clipped Birds your the best shot I've ever heard of OR you don't shoot much as even the best shots on this planet clip quarry wrong if they shoot regularly enough. Also over the years I've seen plenty of Stone Dead Geese and Duck not picked straight away get lost forever. Yes I do agree ALL owners of Dog's should have them under control you need to learn to read. Where did I say I never get runners. I said very rarely run in. Two vey different things chap. If I have other wildfowlers in the area I try not to disturb the flight for them. If I have a runner the dog gets sent if it's safe to do so. But if a duck hits very fast running water and it's a strong runner I will not risk my dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayDT10 Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 (edited) I don't know anyone that picks birds after a flight on the foreshore, your areas must be different to a lot of people. if a duck is dead and it doesn't hit water where's it going to go. That's why my dogs are steady mate . I don't send them straight away all the time . It's best to make them wait at least a couple of minutes unless you have a runner of course. Edited September 29, 2015 by jayDT10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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