Passionforangling Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Well, it's been a while since I posted on here but I can assure you it's not through want of trying. I had a really bad winter on the rape with only handfuls of pigeons on each outing. A busy period working during March-June meant hardly any shooting but now I have a bit more time to get out and have had a few decent bags ( by my standards!) recently. A couple of days ago I noticed the pigeons had found the bean stubble so set up on the brow of a hill in a large field under the only oak on the field. This gave a great opportunity to see the pigeons coming in and I set up the magnet with a dozen birds for decoys. Unfortunately, my lack of skill in decoy patterns meant the birds didn't really decoy well but slowed down enough as they had a look as they flew by and I had some great shooting at some birds and was pleased to make 30 on the day. Not a big number, but as I say, a good result by comparison to earlier outings. So, the freezer is a little fuller and the pigeon pate for Christmas is all sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyg Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 how's you.... well worth setting up for, well done......? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Thirty is a very respectable bag in any ones book , keep an eye on it and another day could well be on the cards . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7daysinaweek Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Good on you for getting a few for the plate over Christmas, maybe do them for boxing day. Pate, cold cut meat slices sure you could do lots with them. SLURP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Thats a good day out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getthegat Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Can't remember the last time I got near 30. Had 16 on bean stubble yesterday and 20 a week or so ago, nearly all the second bag were juveniles. So yes, 30 is a blinding score, well done. Not sure how long shooting over bean stubble will last as some beans are sprouting and re-growing after the rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 Good honest report, well done for getting out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Excellent. Had a couple of sessions on flight lines with moderate success close to you, but felt the pigeons had so much to choose from. Thirty is a good bag don't run yourself down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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