wildfowler.250 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 Does or has anyone on here wildfowl or visit the wash? It’s one of those places that pops up almost anywhere you look involving wildfowling. Are there any parts that are particularly scenic or nice to visit? Would like to go for a day ticket at some point but I suspect it’s a huge area? Not too fussed for getting a shot or not but would be nice to see the place at some point. Few more months to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 46 minutes ago, wildfowler.250 said: Does or has anyone on here wildfowl or visit the wash? It’s one of those places that pops up almost anywhere you look involving wildfowling. Are there any parts that are particularly scenic or nice to visit? Would like to go for a day ticket at some point but I suspect it’s a huge area? Not too fussed for getting a shot or not but would be nice to see the place at some point. Few more months to go! I know of several PW members that shoot the Wash. Look back in time and several well known people have shot the wash. For me the East Lighthouse holds fond memories was the Home of Peter Scott and his Wildfowl collection also it's the place where i first started Wildfowling many years ago aged 11. Shep White's where Kenzie's house boat used to be again as a young lad i met and spoke to Kenzie on several occasions Holbeach Camp is another place i personally find amazing no doubt others can point you to places I've missed out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted May 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 4 hours ago, 6.5x55SE said: I know of several PW members that shoot the Wash. Look back in time and several well known people have shot the wash. For me the East Lighthouse holds fond memories was the Home of Peter Scott and his Wildfowl collection also it's the place where i first started Wildfowling many years ago aged 11. Shep White's where Kenzie's house boat used to be again as a young lad i met and spoke to Kenzie on several occasions Holbeach Camp is another place i personally find amazing no doubt others can point you to places I've missed out Thanks for the reply! Certainly that’s along the lines I’m thinking of. Kenzie’s book is a great read. Do you know which clubs these places are attached to? I haven’t heard of the East lighthouse so that’s really interesting,(obviously Peter Scott doesn’t need an Introduction though!). Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 28 minutes ago, wildfowler.250 said: Thanks for the reply! Certainly that’s along the lines I’m thinking of. Kenzie’s book is a great read. Do you know which clubs these places are attached to? I haven’t heard of the East lighthouse so that’s really interesting,(obviously Peter Scott doesn’t need an Introduction though!). Thanks again! Sent you a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 50 minutes ago, wildfowler.250 said: Thanks for the reply! Certainly that’s along the lines I’m thinking of. Kenzie’s book is a great read. Do you know which clubs these places are attached to? I haven’t heard of the East lighthouse so that’s really interesting,(obviously Peter Scott doesn’t need an Introduction though!). Thanks again! Do you mean Colin Willocks book!......“Kenzie the wild goose man”? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 1 minute ago, panoma1 said: Do you mean Colin Willocks book!......“Kenzie the wild goose man”? Which mentions the East Lighthouse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 19 minutes ago, London Best said: Which mentions the East Lighthouse! Yep shot the marsh behind the lighthouse many times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Gypsy Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 Holbeach & District Wildfowlers Association provides escorted day tickets on The Wash from Shep White's. Check out our website for details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 7 hours ago, wildfowler.250 said: Does or has anyone on here wildfowl or visit the wash? It’s one of those places that pops up almost anywhere you look involving wildfowling. Are there any parts that are particularly scenic or nice to visit? Would like to go for a day ticket at some point but I suspect it’s a huge area? Not too fussed for getting a shot or not but would be nice to see the place at some point. Few more months to go! If you were interested, I could take you out for a flight this season. Fenland is one of the best clubs on the wash for geese. It isn't the best for ducks, but can be good in the right conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, motty said: If you were interested, I could take you out for a flight this season. Fenland is one of the best clubs on the wash for geese. It isn't the best for ducks, but can be good in the right conditions. I'm very interested 😊😁 pleeeeeese Sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 Just now, 6.5x55SE said: I'm very interested 😊😁 pleeeeeese Sir Never say never! 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 14 minutes ago, motty said: Never say never! 😁 🤭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushandpull Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 Get yourself a copy of "Morning Flight" by Scott. - his first book, written when he was living at the East Lighthouse and shooting hard. Easy to find a cheap copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 Holbeach and district covers 2 of the places mentioned.....shep whites and the camp as mentioned guided day tickets available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted May 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 5 hours ago, London Best said: Which mentions the East Lighthouse! Could well do! I Was probably only about 12 when I read it so a good 18 years ago now. Really need to pick that book up again! 3 hours ago, motty said: If you were interested, I could take you out for a flight this season. Fenland is one of the best clubs on the wash for geese. It isn't the best for ducks, but can be good in the right conditions. Cheers Motty, really appreciate that and very kind! I’d be happy just to see the place regardless of what is happening birds wise. Is there better marshes on the wash for ducks? I just need to get there at some point rather than visiting the same old haunts. Variety being the spice of life and all that.. Thanks for all the replies guys! Really appreciate it. It’s hard to know where’s nice to visit when it’s a massive area and miles away. Visiting somewhere with a bit of history behind it is certainly a nice idea. If anyone has any recommendations / previous experiences / B and Bs ect or any other suggestions then that would be brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer425 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 The Wash is like any fowling area, it has good and bad times. But is always a beautiful place to visit, Its well worth joining a club or two if you can afford it , i do not think you will be disappointed. I will PM you some Insight and a few details you might find of help. Good luck whatever you decide to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) My great grandmother ran the Marine Hotel at Frieston Shore a century or thereabouts ago. I've maybe two, three pictures of it in it's heyday and some with men with big long fowling side by side guns coming and going. If anyone thinks it is worth scanning and posting them I'll get it done. Edited May 28, 2020 by enfieldspares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer425 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 10 minutes ago, enfieldspares said: My great grandmother ran the Marine Hotel at Frieston Shore a century or thereabouts ago. I've maybe two, three pictures of it in it's heyday and some with men with big long fowling side by side guns coming and going. If anyone thinks it is worth scanning and posting them I'll get it done. Sounds interesting, and i am sure many would like to see any pictures you chose to share here, i am one such person for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 I'll have a root about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkertaylor Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 8 hours ago, wildfowler.250 said: Could well do! I Was probably only about 12 when I read it so a good 18 years ago now. Really need to pick that book up again! Cheers Motty, really appreciate that and very kind! I’d be happy just to see the place regardless of what is happening birds wise. Is there better marshes on the wash for ducks? I just need to get there at some point rather than visiting the same old haunts. Variety being the spice of life and all that.. Thanks for all the replies guys! Really appreciate it. It’s hard to know where’s nice to visit when it’s a massive area and miles away. Visiting somewhere with a bit of history behind it is certainly a nice idea. If anyone has any recommendations / previous experiences / B and Bs ect or any other suggestions then that would be brilliant! the rose and crown pub at Holbeach hurn lets caravans out to wildfowlers only about a 10 minute drive from shep whites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 9 hours ago, enfieldspares said: I'll have a root about. Would really enjoy seeing your pictures. I sometimes used to shoot Frieston Shore during the 25 years I spent using the Wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 (edited) It was all dilapidated and derelict by the 1960s but as a kid interesting for all the pillboxes and gun emplacements. But you never saw the lads from the then North Sea Camp Borstal. Does anyone recall the "Union Jack" houses at Butterwick (?), two of them, that were three layers of red white and blue brick on the front? Or it may have been a village nearby to Frieston Shore? My mother always mentioned the samphire to my son, her grandson, there and certainly in the 1960s there was loads of it. So one day when it became a fashionable vegetable through celebrity chefs he bought her a jar of pickled samphire. She thanked him very much and said that she hated the stuff! I'll look the pictures out this afternoon and early evening. Edited May 29, 2020 by enfieldspares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 The Union Jack houses ring a bell, but my memory can’t place where I’ve seen them! I remember picking “”samfer” though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 15 hours ago, enfieldspares said: My great grandmother ran the Marine Hotel at Frieston Shore a century or thereabouts ago. I've maybe two, three pictures of it in it's heyday and some with men with big long fowling side by side guns coming and going. If anyone thinks it is worth scanning and posting them I'll get it done. Certainly, yes please 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 19 hours ago, wildfowler.250 said: Could well do! I Was probably only about 12 when I read it so a good 18 years ago now. Really need to pick that book up again! Cheers Motty, really appreciate that and very kind! I’d be happy just to see the place regardless of what is happening birds wise. Is there better marshes on the wash for ducks? I just need to get there at some point rather than visiting the same old haunts. Variety being the spice of life and all that.. Thanks for all the replies guys! Really appreciate it. It’s hard to know where’s nice to visit when it’s a massive area and miles away. Visiting somewhere with a bit of history behind it is certainly a nice idea. If anyone has any recommendations / previous experiences / B and Bs ect or any other suggestions then that would be brilliant! The Lincolnshire side of the wash is probably better for duck, overall, whereas I would say the Norfolk side is better for the pinks. There are several parts of the wash that I have never shot, so I may have to get round a bit more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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