kippylawkid Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 I mentioned in JDog's change in weather post last week that our syndicate shoot had had a massive influx of birds that were feeding on a strip of beech trees that was bordered by game cover crops and therefore out of bounds. Today brought half a gale of SW wind and the opportunity to intercept the very obvious line before they reached the beech. I was able to set up with the wind to my back 2 fields away on a winter wheat field and fire away from the game cover, lessening the disturbance. I was set up and ready for action at 9am with whirly, flapper and 6 dead birds. After a frustrating hour where large packs totally ignored my set up and I had blasted a good heap of shells for a handful of flighting pigeons, I tweaked the set up and it did the trick. The birds committed straight away and I filled my boots. The sport was fantastic and I had to concentrate on taking 1 from the packs as the second shot was invariably a flaring 40-50 yarder, testing shooting to say the least. I had promised our shoot captain I'd pack in at 1pm and after an extensive pick up of birds all over the field, I bagged up 86 pigeons. Another hour would have undoubtedly brought the ton up but a promise is a promise. No picture I'm afraid as I was scrambling to beat the monsoon that was rumbling in. Nearly all the pigeons were adult birds in top condition - nationality unknown! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Great result, I love it when a plan comes together, you tweaked the pattern and made them come in . A near ton from a flightline is a massive result, again well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Very good. I would have liked to have seen that line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kippylawkid Posted November 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Cheers lads. It was one of those special days that come around once in a while. The line was pure pigeon porn JDog! With your roost shooting form, I could have done with you in the hide with me yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columba Grey Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 A fantastic day. Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Cracking ( and very enjoyable) outing by the sounds of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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