Spower Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Hi Pigeon Watch, thought I'd have a go at my recount of the last roost shoot of February. I've only managed to make this Saturday and the previous Saturday so optimism of hitting much wasn't particularly high. We arrived at the wood around 2ish and both set off in opposite direction for a mooch around. Nothing presented itself for a shot while mooching about but did push several groups of 10-20 birds from the trees, so things were looking hopeful. 3.30pm came and I'd had a couple of shots, then the first proper chance presented itself and what do you know, I connected beautifully and down it came like a stone. Happy with that! 4.30pm and the little wind there had been had all but dissappear which kept the birds pretty high. I'd ended up stood in a spot just tucked in the edge of a ride and was joined by my father in law. Now, I tend to have a habit of missing absolutely everything in front of him as I always end up trying too hard or over thinking the shot. I'd just said to him how much I'd love to bring a bird down for Bramble (his dog) to retrieve. No sooner had I said this I then got a "behind you Chris!". A quick spin round and a snap shot saw it crumple perfectly and off launched Bramble after it. And then the words I never thought I'd hear. "reyt shot that mate" My afternoon had already been made by this point but the icing on the cake came about 2 minutes later with another clean kill and retrieve from Bramble. Ended the afternoon with just the 5 birds but the two I got in front of my FIL and watching Bramble retrieve made my day. Anyway hope I haven't bored you all to death with my soppy rambling on! Cheers, Spower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilksy II Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Not at all! Anyone who's stood in a wood can relate to your post, I love roost shooting, great post spower! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Agree great post and I too stood in a wood for five hours today with my cockers and shot 4 for 18 . They were fast on the wind and jinking ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spower Posted February 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Thank you both for that. Yeah roost shooting is brilliant sport, chuffed to bits to connect with a few goodun's today. Already excited for next year where, all being well, I'll have my retriever sat next to me waiting for me to actually hit one. Currently 3 months old so he's got some way to go yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Good for you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 Looks like a lovely location to shoot a few at roost. Well shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 Excellent account of your afternoons sport , with roost shooting you can remember the one ones you get and forget about the ones you don't . Yesterday was our fourth and last day in the woods till next February. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENGRASS Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 Thanks for the write up Chris and the image, looks like a great location. GG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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