Big Al Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 (edited) A mixture of work and family commitments have meant I haven't been able to get out for a month. I've tried a bit of different stuff in this one, including music at the end. If you're not into music, stop it when the music starts as there is no more shooting afterwards. No semi auto though. Two pipes compulsory as pheasants start next week. I was just delighted to be out again. Edited October 20, 2018 by Big Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 Brilliant video and great shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted October 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 3 minutes ago, wisdom said: Brilliant video and great shooting. Kind words. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Bravo Sir - superb video of near professional quality and you have a tone of voice that is very easy on the ear - if I were in your shoes I would think about maybe making a DVD over the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbutd Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Branching out there Big Al with some thought going into making a more complete story of the mornings flight....No Martin Scorcese yet but I actually did like the guitar music towards the end ,it was gentle enough to fit the activities.(I used to love the Spanish guitar music at the begining of 'Out of Town' if you are old enough to remember that?) Accurate shooting as we've come to expect. I hope it carries over to the pheasants Thanks for the entertainment . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 that was brilliant al , its a beautiful place to spend a bit of time . thank you for taking the time and trouble to share with us mate . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holloway Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 When you spend a lot of the year listening to how so many are trying to restrict fowlers or even stop them all together, then you watch a flight with Big Al ...you kind of think that if everyone was like him there wouldnt be a problem. How could you not begin to understand what fowling is all about, a quiet understated enjoyment and appreciation of where he is and what he is doing.Total respect for the quarry brilliant dog and every video a pleasure to watch. Everytime i log on to PW first thing i do is to check if there are any new videos from him. No whooping and hollering (except the bonus goose which was perfectly fitting in the circumstance) no sky busting ,time to make a full length offering Al ? Hope this doesnt make you blush but it had to be said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted October 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Many thanks for all your kind replies. I'll keep experimenting then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greylag Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 I look forward to you posting new adventures.Another great day,good shooting and 6 is enough for anyone.Looking forward to pheasant shooting,nice but not as nice as wildfowling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted October 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, bruno22rf said: Bravo Sir - superb video of near professional quality and you have a tone of voice that is very easy on the ear - if I were in your shoes I would think about maybe making a DVD over the season. Now you're putting ideas in my head! 7 hours ago, pbutd said: Branching out there Big Al with some thought going into making a more complete story of the mornings flight....No Martin Scorcese yet but I actually did like the guitar music towards the end ,it was gentle enough to fit the activities.(I used to love the Spanish guitar music at the begining of 'Out of Town' if you are old enough to remember that?) Accurate shooting as we've come to expect. I hope it carries over to the pheasants Thanks for the entertainment . Scorcese can rest easy. Yes - I'm just experimenting to try avoid same old,same old. Thanks for the kind words. 7 hours ago, mel b3 said: that was brilliant al , its a beautiful place to spend a bit of time . thank you for taking the time and trouble to share with us mate . I appreciate your comments - very kind. Edited October 21, 2018 by Big Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted October 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, holloway said: When you spend a lot of the year listening to how so many are trying to restrict fowlers or even stop them all together, then you watch a flight with Big Al ...you kind of think that if everyone was like him there wouldnt be a problem. How could you not begin to understand what fowling is all about, a quiet understated enjoyment and appreciation of where he is and what he is doing.Total respect for the quarry brilliant dog and every video a pleasure to watch. Everytime i log on to PW first thing i do is to check if there are any new videos from him. No whooping and hollering (except the bonus goose which was perfectly fitting in the circumstance) no sky busting ,time to make a full length offering Al ? Hope this doesnt make you blush but it had to be said. Wow. Praise indeed . Very kind. I have to admit that the reaction from PW (and especially this clip) is making me stop and think. I'm 51 and will be thinking of lifting the foot of the gas in a few years ........ I'll get another camera (I've only got one) and experiment further. You're really making me think! I really am very very grateful for all your kind words gentlemen (and women. ) Edited October 21, 2018 by Big Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moor man Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Magic! Good sporting shooting and Ted's a star too... Liked the structure of the video, a start, middle and end. The music was great too. Thanks for posting and keep up the videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted October 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 2 hours ago, moor man said: Magic! Good sporting shooting and Ted's a star too... Liked the structure of the video, a start, middle and end. The music was great too. Thanks for posting and keep up the videos. Thanks - I appreciate the feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 (edited) Another excellent video Big Al and ted was on top form again, look forward to the pheasant videos but please keep the wildfowling ones coming. Edited October 21, 2018 by Ttfjlc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshgun Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Fair play big Al ted looked in form once again and a nice bag shot..ps the music was a bit like river cottage lol well done once again and rightly so the Lough looks a lovely place to be even when things slow down atb welshgun.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted October 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Ttfjlc said: Another excellent video Big Al and ted was on top form again, look forward to the pheasant videos but please keep the wildfowling ones coming. Many thanks. Wildfowling always has been is my first preference. However I hugely enjoy the craic on pheasant days. You need skin like a rhino around ours! The trips after wildfowl will continuing! 32 minutes ago, welshgun said: Fair play big Al ted looked in form once again and a nice bag shot..ps the music was a bit like river cottage lol well done once again and rightly so the Lough looks a lovely place to be even when things slow down atb welshgun.. Cheers welshgun. Part of the enjoyment is being alone. That probably makes me odd, but so what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpip Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Thank you Al for another excellent video, they are a joy to watch, I personally think the extra on the end added to it. As we all know it's not just about the shooting, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Another enjoyable watch, with some good shooting and I also enjoyed the walk back to the car. Ted starring as usual, but you did your bit as well. I look forward to the pheasants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted October 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 6 hours ago, mrpip said: Thank you Al for another excellent video, they are a joy to watch, I personally think the extra on the end added to it. As we all know it's not just about the shooting, Thank you. And I agree, it it was only about pulling the trigger I'd shoot a lot of clays than I do! 1 hour ago, Cranfield said: Another enjoyable watch, with some good shooting and I also enjoyed the walk back to the car. Ted starring as usual, but you did your bit as well. I look forward to the pheasants. I don’t mind being outdone by Ted. Thanks for comment Cranfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 I just cannot think of any more compliments that haven't already been given. That was a cracking video from start to finish in beautiful surroundings. Many thanks for the time taken to compose, edit and post etc. We all look forward to your posts and cannot wait for the next one. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted October 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 4 hours ago, Old Boggy said: I just cannot think of any more compliments that haven't already been given. That was a cracking video from start to finish in beautiful surroundings. Many thanks for the time taken to compose, edit and post etc. We all look forward to your posts and cannot wait for the next one. OB Thank you Sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 What choke and cart combo do you use? Some fantastic shots there and all with the first barrel! Some game shooters would do well to take some tips from you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted October 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 (edited) Thanks - I use gamebore mammoth 3" steel factory loads. Choke in the semi auto is half (Benelli factory). The Browning O/U game gun I just keep as quarter and half ( factory invector ). Most of the shots in this clip were out of quarter but for the gadwall (longer) I fired the half first. Also probably why the second shot didn't produce an instant kill (although the bird was dead when I picked it up) I appreciate the kind words Lloyd90. Edit to say I prefer RC Camouflage Hyperfast 3" steel but I can't get it locally. The Gamebore Mammoth are a very good second choice. Edited October 24, 2018 by Big Al Adding a bit on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Hello BIG AL love the videos as usual look forward to watching them with a small glass of brandy 😉 on a side note i was wondering would you have any info on a wildfowling club on the big lough think there called derryclone wildfowlers thanks Gerry up the road belfast👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted October 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 7 hours ago, Gerry78 said: Hello BIG AL love the videos as usual look forward to watching them with a small glass of brandy 😉 on a side note i was wondering would you have any info on a wildfowling club on the big lough think there called derryclone wildfowlers thanks Gerry up the road belfast👍 Just replied to your pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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