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Who's hunting in the morning?
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11/13/18 10:39 PM
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STXHO
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It is supposed to be in the low 30s here in CC tomorrow morning. Decoys are loaded up, airboat is full of fuel, I'm ready to go!
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Re: Who's hunting in the morning?
[Re: STXHO]
#7347613
11/13/18 11:02 PM
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LarryCopper
THF Trophy Hunter
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No kick arse airboat here and way north of ya, but I will be.
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Re: Who's hunting in the morning?
[Re: LarryCopper]
#7347621
11/13/18 11:14 PM
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Guy
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I plan to put the smack on them. It’s finally feeling like duck season!
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Re: Who's hunting in the morning?
[Re: STXHO]
#7347632
11/13/18 11:28 PM
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sallysue
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Re: Who's hunting in the morning?
[Re: STXHO]
#7347876
11/14/18 02:46 AM
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toolmaker
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took a day of vacation to get out in the morning, should be a good day
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Re: Who's hunting in the morning?
[Re: STXHO]
#7347909
11/14/18 03:33 AM
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2flyfish4
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i hunted this morning. did a solo trip. 6 shots, 6 birds and done 20 minutes after LST.
will hunt again thursday am
good luck to yall
Instagram - 2flyfish4
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Re: Who's hunting in the morning?
[Re: LarryCopper]
#7348329
11/14/18 05:00 PM
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LarryCopper
THF Trophy Hunter
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No kick arse airboat here and way north of ya, but I will be. Ended up walking a long way to a super secret spot that only holds water with a ton of rain, which we had. Didn't have time to scout, but the math worked out. My buddy wanted to work with his pup so Rosie didn't make this one, and that made me the designated shooter. Two shot double on a greenhead and wigeon, a triple on two greenheads and a suzie, and a one shot finisher on a greenhead.
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Re: Who's hunting in the morning?
[Re: STXHO]
#7348344
11/14/18 05:11 PM
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mattyg06
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Looks like that was a fun hunt. Making me jealous I am here at work.
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Re: Who's hunting in the morning?
[Re: LarryCopper]
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11/14/18 09:34 PM
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Whack n stack
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No kick arse airboat here and way north of ya, but I will be. Ended up walking a long way to a super secret spot that only holds water with a ton of rain, which we had. Didn't have time to scout, but the math worked out. My buddy wanted to work with his pup so Rosie didn't make this one, and that made me the designated shooter. Two shot double on a greenhead and wigeon, a triple on two greenheads and a suzie, and a one shot finisher on a greenhead. awesome strap of mallards and nice kicker widgeon! ill be out in the morning.
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Re: Who's hunting in the morning?
[Re: STXHO]
#7348809
11/15/18 01:36 AM
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TTUGrad08
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Re: Who's hunting in the morning?
[Re: STXHO]
#7348855
11/15/18 02:48 AM
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STXHO
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We did good this morning. Lots of reds, pins and teal.
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Re: Who's hunting in the morning?
[Re: STXHO]
#7349590
11/15/18 08:48 PM
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BradyBuck
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Found a spot holding a few gaddies and wigeon. It'll be just me and the pup in the morning and then Saturday I'll go out again but with a buddy or two.
I'm not expecting a lot. Places I've been seeing lots of birds were empty this morning.
HRCH Washita's Kimber Locked N Loaded GRHRCH Firefly's Rally The Troops MH
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Re: Who's hunting in the morning?
[Re: STXHO]
#7349620
11/15/18 09:29 PM
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Jiggamitch
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I'm going for the first time ever. I'm alone with no dog, but I got decoys and some waders. Not sure how I'll do, but you got to start somewhere I suppose. Any tips for a rookie?
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Re: Who's hunting in the morning?
[Re: Jiggamitch]
#7349652
11/15/18 10:08 PM
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BradyBuck
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I'm going for the first time ever. I'm alone with no dog, but I got decoys and some waders. Not sure how I'll do, but you got to start somewhere I suppose. Any tips for a rookie? Do you have a plan on how you will retrieve your birds? Do you have a boat? Are you hunting big or small water?
HRCH Washita's Kimber Locked N Loaded GRHRCH Firefly's Rally The Troops MH
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Re: Who's hunting in the morning?
[Re: BradyBuck]
#7349662
11/15/18 10:12 PM
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Jiggamitch
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Small water and no boat. Lol I'm kinda embarrassed to say that what I can't reach by wading I'll sling a rod out there and reel em in.
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Re: Who's hunting in the morning?
[Re: STXHO]
#7349677
11/15/18 10:39 PM
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KingHunter17
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Woodsman
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Using a fishing rod with a big topwater lure works great! If you can cast far enough. If its windy I just wait for them to blow to shore then pick them up.
If the trigger is gold, the birds will fold.
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Re: Who's hunting in the morning?
[Re: Jiggamitch]
#7349710
11/15/18 11:29 PM
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BradyBuck
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Small water and no boat. Lol I'm kinda embarrassed to say that what I can't reach by wading I'll sling a rod out there and reel em in. No shame! You should be fine on small water. Throw rocks, wait for them to blow to the shore or line mentioned use a rod and a top water lure.
HRCH Washita's Kimber Locked N Loaded GRHRCH Firefly's Rally The Troops MH
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Re: Who's hunting in the morning?
[Re: STXHO]
#7349728
11/15/18 11:47 PM
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Jiggamitch
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Thank you for the encouragement!
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Re: Who's hunting in the morning?
[Re: STXHO]
#7349733
11/15/18 11:54 PM
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BuckRage
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I keep one of those shorty fishing poles in my bag with a giant top water just in case lol.... remember to use a decent size line lmao.
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Re: Who's hunting in the morning?
[Re: BuckRage]
#7350239
11/16/18 02:46 PM
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LarryCopper
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I keep one of those shorty fishing poles in my bag with a giant top water just in case lol.... remember to use a decent size line lmao. Same here, except I got mine rigged up with a DWADR. Release the spool and sling it underhanded with the other hand. I can get pretty darn far out there, which is good cuz our big pond is pretty deep right now.
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Re: Who's hunting in the morning?
[Re: STXHO]
#7350328
11/16/18 04:06 PM
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Jiggamitch
Bird Dog
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Well I got 3! I got a lot of feathers, but couldn't bring em down. I wasn't using a choke because I heard the steel pellets would damage my barrel if I did. Either way I had an amazing first duck hunt. Fishing pole came in handy too.
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Re: Who's hunting in the morning?
[Re: Jiggamitch]
#7350370
11/16/18 04:46 PM
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Gulfgoose
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Well I got 3! I got a lot of feathers, but couldn't bring em down. I wasn't using a choke because I heard the steel pellets would damage my barrel if I did. Either way I had an amazing first duck hunt. Fishing pole came in handy too. Wait wait wait.... you weren't using ANY choke??? Mmmaaannn I hope you didn't ruin the threads. Some chokes will not take steel shot but most will until you get to really tight chokes. They should say it on it if it will or will not.
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Re: Who's hunting in the morning?
[Re: STXHO]
#7350385
11/16/18 04:59 PM
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Jiggamitch
Bird Dog
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My choke still threads in ok. I'm so confused now.
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Re: Who's hunting in the morning?
[Re: STXHO]
#7350416
11/16/18 05:49 PM
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Whack n stack
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a buddy and i shot 7 mallards and a pintail yesterday morning near trinidad.
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Re: Who's hunting in the morning?
[Re: Jiggamitch]
#7350745
11/16/18 11:01 PM
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scubaarchery
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My choke still threads in ok. I'm so confused now. Most modern screw in chokes are designed for steel shot and should say so on them. Shoot improved or modified based on your expected shot distance.
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