motty Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 Not strictly wildfowling, but I thought some might like to see some film of a recent foray shooting some pinks inland in Norfolk. ย Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 Don't **** about do ya ๐ย Nice vid ๐ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 Good video thanks for posting well done ๐๐ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 great stuff! what were the distance of the most extreme birds would you say [they looked well beyond my comfort zone๐] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 1 hour ago, motty said: Not strictly wildfowling, but I thought some might like to see some film of a recent foray shooting some pinks inland in Norfolk. ย Brilliant Motty you donโt mind me asking could you give us a rundown on what cartridges you were using ๐๐๐ Fantastic calling by the way ๐ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 Quite remarkable Maestro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 TSS 32g 7โs.ย ย I did wonder if your were using TSS with those shots, they were mega.ย ย That stuff is going to change the way wildfowling works if it carries on.ย ย ย Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted January 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 50 minutes ago, Gerry78 said: Brilliant Motty you donโt mind me asking could you give us a rundown on what cartridges you were using ๐๐๐ Fantastic calling by the way ๐ Thanks! In the 12 I used TSS 30-32gm 7s. In the 10 I used steel B, BB and BBB, around 42gm i would say.ย In the 20 i used 36gm hw13 4s. I don't know whether these loads don't pattern well or if I just shot poorly. The calling was done with a fairly cheap canada goose call. 37 minutes ago, JDog said: Quite remarkable Maestro. Thanks, J. 1 hour ago, islandgun said: great stuff! what were the distance of the most extreme birds would you say [they looked well beyond my comfort zone๐] They always look a bit further when using a gopro camera, but some were in the 60 yard bracket, I would say. That is not an unreasonable range for a medium sized goose like a pink. 38 minutes ago, Lloyd90 said: TSS 32g 7โs.ย ย I did wonder if your were using TSS with those shots, they were mega.ย ย That stuff is going to change the way wildfowling works if it carries on.ย ย ย I first used TSS about 5 years ago. It is good stuff. It is expensive, but if used in small loads it isn't too bad. The right steel loads are also very capable.ย Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243deer Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 A good friend of mine calls inland goose shooting 'carpet slipper wildfowling' just coz he has spent most of his life armpit deep in marsh mud. Each to their own I say. I have an invite to the foreshore but not until they are allowing guests again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 Cheers Motty is your 10 b home loads I was thinking of buying one next season for the odd goose ๐๐ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted January 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 21 minutes ago, 243deer said: A good friend of mine calls inland goose shooting 'carpet slipper wildfowling' just coz he has spent most of his life armpit deep in marsh mud. Each to their own I say. I have an invite to the foreshore but not until they are allowing guests again. I much prefer shooting on the marsh, but that wasn't possible at the time. Also, it isn't all that often that I get pinks feeding on land that I have permission on. I'm sure you'll agree that these were more like flighted marsh birds than those hovering over decoys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243deer Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 Just now, motty said: I much prefer shooting on the marsh, but that wasn't possible at the time. Also, it isn't all that often that I get pinks feeding on land that I have permission on. I'm sure you'll agree that these were more like flighted marsh birds than those hovering over decoys. I agree entirely and the shooting was far better than I can do as have not done much wildfowling, the comment was only made as it brought fond memories of someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakin stevens Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 Nice sporting shots ! Like you mentioned not hovering over decoys, as good as you are going to get with the short fowling season down your way on the shore .ย Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 ๐ Nice work mate .... not the same as a foreshore flight, but still some fun to be had. I did manage one on New Year's Day but not been able to get since .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted January 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Smokersmith said: ๐ Nice work mate .... not the same as a foreshore flight, but still some fun to be had. I did manage one on New Year's Day but not been able to get since .... Yes, I enjoyed it. I really wanted to get down the marsh, but alas it wasn't to be. Not a vintage season, but I'm sure you have made the most of your opportunities! 2 hours ago, shakin stevens said: Nice sporting shots ! Like you mentioned not hovering over decoys, as good as you are going to get with the short fowling season down your way on the shore .ย Yeah, I'm not jealous of you lotย up there! ๐ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 Some first class shooting and plenty of work for your Lab . Do you have a self imposed limit with geese ? ,ย Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 Excellent shooting and nice dog work. Love the fact you take a small Arsenal with you ๐คฃ Thatโs how I like them, flighted not dropping intoย decoys, normally on the marsh but as you say ... needsย must.ย Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 I think you missed a trick, you could have brought the rest of the cabinet with you, and had one gun for each skeinย ๐ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 11 hours ago, marsh man said: Some first class shooting and plenty of work for your Lab . Do you have a self imposed limit with geese ? ,ย A reasonable question, but given the circumstances of lockdown I think 8 in the last 2 months of the season is fine in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 19 hours ago, islandgun said: great stuff! what were the distance of the most extreme birds would you say [they looked well beyond my comfort zone๐] Chris Green did a bit on one of his DVD's showing the difference between a go pro and a 'professional' camera ย looking at a goose silhouette at 40 yards.... with the go pro it looked far further away! ย Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARSH GUN Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 18 hours ago, motty said: I much prefer shooting on the marsh, but that wasn't possible at the time. Also, it isn't all that often that I get pinks feeding on land that I have permission on. I'm sure you'll agree that these were more like flighted marsh birds than those hovering over decoys. Yes you were shooting them in a true wildfowling style. Not the Goose shooting you see inland at all. Nice video and Good sportsmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 3 hours ago, Smokersmith said: A reasonable question, but given the circumstances of lockdown I think 8 in the last 2 months of the season is fine in my book. I agree in what your saying , although we have been in lockdown like everyone else we have been able to carry on fowling on club land if you keep it to ( local ) , this was left up to the individual what he termed as what local was with most of the local members having some marshes to shoot on within a few miles from there home , members from outside the area would be advised not to travel until the restrictions have been lifted , which for them now is the season is all but over . ย Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARSH GUN Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 27 minutes ago, marsh man said: I agree in what your saying , although we have been in lockdown like everyone else we have been able to carry on fowling on club land if you keep it to ( local ) , this was left up to the individual what he termed as what local was with most of the local members having some marshes to shoot on within a few miles from there home , members from outside the area would be advised not to travel until the restrictions have been lifted , which for them now is the season is all but over . ย If you noticed marsh Man boris johnson said the other day we might see an easing on the lock down mid February. It would be brilliant if we could safely get the last week of the season on the coast. I would be happy with the evening flight on February the 20th. ๐ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 2 hours ago, MARSH GUN said: If you noticed marsh Man boris johnson said the other day we might see an easing on the lock down mid February. It would be brilliant if we could safely get the last week of the season on the coast. I would be happy with the evening flight on February the 20th. ๐ I don't think for one minute we will see any relaxations until well into March , with some areas seeing a slight decrease in numbers , others flattening out and sadly a few still seeing an increase in numbers of people catching the virus , this time Boris will wait till it is safe and for most of the public in the fist four tiers have had there jab , and at the moment with me being well past 70 I am still waiting for that phone call , or letter to come through my letter box . We now do very little coastal fowling even though we still have places to go , since the first lockdown we have seen a huge amount of new people using the public footpath around the estuary , both day and night with people catching the train to watch the wildfowl on the reserve and then walking the six miles back , Saturday night will be my last evening flight on what have been a very dismal season , yes we have a nice lot of duck and geese , but with the virus and what seem like neverย ending rain , it will be the only one I won't be sorry to see the back of .ย Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 4 hours ago, marsh man said: I agree in what your saying , although we have been in lockdown like everyone else we have been able to carry on fowling on club land if you keep it to ( local ) , this was left up to the individual what he termed as what local was with most of the local members having some marshes to shoot on within a few miles from there home , members from outside the area would be advised not to travel until the restrictions have been lifted , which for them now is the season is all but over . ย Unfortunately MM You hit the nail on the head my driving distance to lough neagh is 17 miles my coastal fowling 25-30 miles one way so my season was practically over when this new lockdown came into affect I agree the restrictions will probably move into March I also contacted BASC AND they confirmed it regarding travel distance for shooting Roll on next seasonย Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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