Manish Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 Hello everyone, I hope we are all keeping well at this time of **** hitting the fan!! Anyway I have been considering joining the Gedney wildfowlers but know very little about them apart from whats on the website. I have had a look at the application form and you need to be introduced by the looks of it. As someone who does'nt know anybody there does that make it a no go for me or is there a way in? Also as someone new would I be buddied up with another fowler to learn the ropes on the foreshore? Many thanks as always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 No put in your application it will possibly just mean you will have to be accompanied out on the marsh for a while, so that they know you are safe. Tides etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manish Posted March 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 super thats what I was hoping for. Have you ever shot the grounds there?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 If you've got just over a million laying around, you could buy the marsh! It's up on savilles website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Manish said: Hello everyone, I hope we are all keeping well at this time of **** hitting the fan!! Anyway I have been considering joining the Gedney wildfowlers but know very little about them apart from whats on the website. I have had a look at the application form and you need to be introduced by the looks of it. As someone who does'nt know anybody there does that make it a no go for me or is there a way in? Also as someone new would I be buddied up with another fowler to learn the ropes on the foreshore? Many thanks as always Manish. Phone Trevor Amos he will sort you out. Yes you will be shown the ropes until both Club and yourself are happy for you to go alone. I am a member of several years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manish Posted March 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 9 minutes ago, 6.5x55SE said: Manish. Phone Trevor Amos he will sort you out. Yes you will be shown the ropes until both Club and yourself are happy for you to go alone. I am a member of several years Nice one mate 24 minutes ago, Big Mat said: If you've got just over a million laying around, you could buy the marsh! It's up on savilles website Sorry I dont that sort money floating around 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 Trevor and his wife Louise are two of the nicest people you will ever meet,Trevor will help you out.iwas a member for quite a few years,sadly don't have the time now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manish Posted March 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, B725 said: Trevor and his wife Louise are two of the nicest people you will ever meet,Trevor will help you out.iwas a member for quite a few years,sadly don't have the time now. What are the grounds like?? Im guessing goose ally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 Your out on the Wash as like wildfowling anywhere you need local knowledge and an element of luck. The first time my mate came with me I told him to be careful walking out onto the Wash as it's very sticky and slippery mud,his very first step he slipped and ended up covered in mud. There can be more blank day's than good one's and at times not for the faint hearted but its not always about pulling the trigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manish Posted March 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 when you say not for the faint hearted I guess it your a moron and do stupid things you'll end up in trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 No I meant it can be very cold and or wet and you can go out without seeing anything,do that a few times and you will understand why a said it's not for the faint hearted,but one good morning and all that's forgotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manish Posted March 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 bit like deer stalking then 😆 12 minutes ago, B725 said: No I meant it can be very cold and or wet and you can go out without seeing anything,do that a few times and you will understand why a said it's not for the faint hearted,but one good morning and all that's forgotten. Is there a booking system that many places have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 Not unless it's changed in the last couple of year's you can go whenever you like but have to be considerate of other fowler's already out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushandpull Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 It is a biggish chunk of tidal saltmarsh. The tide comes in twice a day. When the big tides are on the marsh will be covered and you do not want to be standing out there. There must be some videos which will help you get the picture...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 It's a wildfowling club not a goose shooting club as you mentioned "goose ally" everything shot on the foreshore is earnt!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manish Posted March 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Konnie said: It's a wildfowling club not a goose shooting club as you mentioned "goose ally" everything shot on the foreshore is earnt!! I wouldn't want it any other way. I have done some foreshore fowling this last season and TBH I enjoyed more than the inshore stuff around Ely Edited March 29, 2020 by Manish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manish Posted March 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 3 hours ago, Pushandpull said: It is a biggish chunk of tidal saltmarsh. The tide comes in twice a day. When the big tides are on the marsh will be covered and you do not want to be standing out there. There must be some videos which will help you get the picture...... Ill have a little look on youtube but I agree as Im only 5ft3in I wouldn't want to be stood out there 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 4 minutes ago, Manish said: Ill have a little look on youtube but I agree as Im only 5ft3in I wouldn't want to be stood out there 😂 Are you a BASC member. If so i could arrange for you to have a Day Ticket so you could see what coastal Wildfowling is like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manish Posted March 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 1 minute ago, 6.5x55SE said: Are you a BASC member. If so i could arrange for you to have a Day Ticket so you could see what coastal Wildfowling is like Yes I'am I have fowled over at Thronham a few times last season and ******* loved it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manish Posted March 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 @6.5x55SE If you were to choose one club which one would you go for Fenland or Gedney and why? Im torn between the two. I like the fact that Gedney has so much foreshore but Fenland has inshore too. On the subject of Gedneys forshore I guessing the bombing range isnt used the often at weekends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Manish said: @6.5x55SE If you were to choose one club which one would you go for Fenland or Gedney and why? Im torn between the two. I like the fact that Gedney has so much foreshore but Fenland has inshore too. On the subject of Gedneys forshore I guessing the bombing range isnt used the often at weekends Depends what you want out of your Shooting. Both are excellent Clubs with people willing to help new comers. ( Just my opinion of many years Wildfowling ) Fenland good shooting to be had but does involve longer walks can get very busy when Geese are around. Gedney again good shooting to be had no shooting from seawall but basically carpark over seawall then Shooting so very short walk. Camp/Bombing Range yes there are restrictions back onto seawall by 8am Tuesday Thursday no evening/moon flighting and no shooting anytime when Red Flags are hoisted/flying Christmas period Camp is closed so shooting anytime ( Trevor keeps members informed about the Camp ) shooting can be very good . As with all foreshore shooting ( we all get lucky at times ) those that work hard put the effort in reaps the rewards. It's really down to personal choice back to where i started BOTH clubs are good you have to decide what you want to achieve out of foreshore shooting good luck in your quest Edited March 31, 2020 by 6.5x55SE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 The only thing I'd add to the excellent advice above, is that the creeks on Fenland are a bit kinder … most run in a useful direction to and from the sea … therefore meaning it's more difficult to get caught out (but not impossible!!). The creeks on Gedney are a bit more knarly and run in stranger orientations, which can work well, but can also mean that on big tides you're more limited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 33 minutes ago, Smokersmith said: The only thing I'd add to the excellent advice above, is that the creeks on Fenland are a bit kinder … most run in a useful direction to and from the sea … therefore meaning it's more difficult to get caught out (but not impossible!!). The creeks on Gedney are a bit more knarly and run in stranger orientations, which can work well, but can also mean that on big tides you're more limited. Good point 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manish Posted April 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 On 31/03/2020 at 21:52, 6.5x55SE said: Depends what you want out of your Shooting. Both are excellent Clubs with people willing to help new comers. ( Just my opinion of many years Wildfowling ) Fenland good shooting to be had but does involve longer walks can get very busy when Geese are around. Gedney again good shooting to be had no shooting from seawall but basically carpark over seawall then Shooting so very short walk. Camp/Bombing Range yes there are restrictions back onto seawall by 8am Tuesday Thursday no evening/moon flighting and no shooting anytime when Red Flags are hoisted/flying Christmas period Camp is closed so shooting anytime ( Trevor keeps members informed about the Camp ) shooting can be very good . As with all foreshore shooting ( we all get lucky at times ) those that work hard put the effort in reaps the rewards. It's really down to personal choice back to where i started BOTH clubs are good you have to decide what you want to achieve out of foreshore shooting good luck in your quest In terms of what im after form my foreshore shooting I'd say its just a nice wild experience which I think both places will give me. I guess the weekend should be ok for the range as the RAF never work at weekends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 12 hours ago, Manish said: In terms of what im after form my foreshore shooting I'd say its just a nice wild experience which I think both places will give me. I guess the weekend should be ok for the range as the RAF never work at weekends. I think Fenland perhaps offers more in terms of overall size of marsh, plus the various inland washes, but this comes at a slightly greater cost. Why not join both? 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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