Big Al Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 The first proper outing of the season. The hide has been rebuilt as it was demolished in last winter's floods and my shooting is still a bit rusty. I was out last week too, but poachers had beaten us to it and the ducks were very wary. No such problem today - the decoys worked a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Great video to watch, well done for some good shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darno Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Some cracking shots there. Looking forward to the ducks showing up here😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted September 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the replies guys. Darno - I'm looking forward to hearing the wigeon when they arrive in a few weeks. That's when the season really starts! There is just something about the whistle that sends shivers down the spine. Edited September 11, 2016 by Big Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 hello, what a good show for your working dog worth watching just for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted September 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 hello, what a good show for your working dog worth watching just for that Thanks - he's a good one for sure. He ran in on a couple of retrieves yesterday so he'll need better manners before the pheasant season starts. He is 4 now and I've heard that there will be a litter of pups from his full sister later this year. I've got my name down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY R Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Enjoyed that AL awesome stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 nice one Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Excellent video, beautiful scenery, good shooting and a fine dog, doesn't get much better. I knew it was big, but I didn't realise Lough Neagh was 151 square miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted September 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Enjoyed that AL awesome stuff. Thanks Tony nice one Al Thanks -I appreciate your comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted September 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Excellent video, beautiful scenery, good shooting and a fine dog, doesn't get much better. I knew it was big, but I didn't realise Lough Neagh was 151 square miles. Thanks Cranfield. Yes- lough neagh is very big and although it does share some similarities with coastal wildfowling, it is a much gentler proposition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnytheboy Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Great video, canny wait to get out on the ducks over here! Interesting stone built hides, how did they come about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted September 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Great video, canny wait to get out on the ducks over here! Interesting stone built hides, how did they come about? Laziness and comfort I suppose. As the lough isn't tidal, most people build a semi permanent structure. Some are pretty rough and ready and others are built more to be part of the landscape. There is no shortage of rocks in this area so they are used as a convenient building material. Some are built without mortar so are more prone to wind waves and floods. This one is built with mortar so we can be more sure it will still be there when the floods recede. Last winters floods we too much for the previous structure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus Hunter Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 As usual a treat to watch Al,u and Ted 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted September 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 As usual a treat to watch Al,u and Ted 👍 Cheers - were you out yesterday yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJW Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Thanks for sharing, enjoyed that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperGoose75 Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Nice Video and good shooting Alan' And what more can I Say about Ted other than he is an A1 Retriever. Your little Mini Castles look Good.Lol..I suppose you have to be extra careful with your gun' leaving it down easy etc..Some wrack and a bit of netting around the top would give you some cushion. Havent ventured out as yet.Im afraid September shooting just does not do anything for me any more'Far to warm and no where near cold enough for me. I am planning a few easy early October flights more to get the Old boy out for some nice handy retrieves on some brackish water. Thanks for posting and enjoy the rest of the Season and look forward to more of your Clips. SG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted September 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) Thanks for sharing, enjoyed that.Cheers for that. Nice Video and good shooting Alan' And what more can I Say about Ted other than he is an A1 Retriever. Your little Mini Castles look Good.Lol..I suppose you have to be extra careful with your gun' leaving it down easy etc..Some wrack and a bit of netting around the top would give you some cushion. Havent ventured out as yet.Im afraid September shooting just does not do anything for me any more'Far to warm and no where near cold enough for me. I am planning a few easy early October flights more to get the Old boy out for some nice handy retrieves on some brackish water. Thanks for posting and enjoy the rest of the Season and look forward to more of your Clips. SG. Thanks Keith. I know what you mean about September shooting - although I do feel compelled to open the season! I had to have Woody put down a few months ago - aggressive bone cancer. Denys must be a good age now? Edited September 12, 2016 by Big Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperGoose75 Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) Cheers for that. Thanks Keith. I know what you mean about September shooting - although I do feel compelled to open the season! I had to have Woody put down a few months ago - aggressive bone cancer. Denys must be a good age now? Sorry to hear' Woody is No longer with you.Where does the time go eh..? It doesnt seem all that long ago When I was reading of your excitment about getting Him as a Pup. He had a good life doing what he was bred to do and im sure you have many fond Memories of him. Yeah my Old Boy's best days are well and truly behind him' but try telling him that..lol,. He thinks he is a Forever Young dog. When the light dtarts to fade he will start his spoiled crying looking to get out for his nightly runaround and when he gets into the baesment he is straight to the hanging' game bag,gunlips,waders ect for a sniff and the tail goes crazy. He is very fit for his age and still leaps up into the van like a teenager and still loves to retrieve'Although his hearing is going. Its only a easy less than 5 minute walk from the van and maybe a short Wade/Swim for the dog to the flighting spot on the brackish Marsh' so he is well capable of that and the water retrieves should they present themselves' will still be met with the usual Chessie enthusiasm. All being Well' I have another one coming in the Spring. Keep them Videos coming. Edited September 12, 2016 by SuperGoose75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus Hunter Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 No Al didn't get out on Saturday, her indoors booked us a weekend away for my birthday without the kids so just relaxed and forced a few pints in me lol,my shooting buddy went and got 2 mallard a gadwall and a tufty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterFarmer Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Great video and some great shots really enjoyed! Would love to try duck shooting someday if I ever got a chance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted September 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) No Al didn't get out on Saturday, her indoors booked us a weekend away for my birthday without the kids so just relaxed and forced a few pints in me lol,my shooting buddy went and got 2 mallard a gadwall and a tuftySounds tough!Great video and some great shots really enjoyed! Would love to try duck shooting someday if I ever got a chance!You are never too far away from water in Ireland! Keep your eyes and ears open! Where in Ireland are you based? North or South? Edited September 12, 2016 by Big Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Good vid al. Glad to see you packed up early. I see to many images at this time of year of boys out in the lough & slaughtering big numbers of duck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted September 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Good vid al. Glad to see you packed up early. I see to many images at this time of year of boys out in the lough & slaughtering big numbers of duck. Thanks Ollie - yeah that type of thing sickens me. They a wild bird and we should only be taking a surplus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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