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23-05-2014, 08:46 PM
gsp follower

ps anybody else having trouble getting thru to the operation duckpond crowd:O_O:
23-05-2014, 09:51 PM
kotuku

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Originally Posted by R93

Well I'm buggered if I know what's going on here.
I have spent 8 hrs over decoys in normally productive spots on private land. I have only seen 8 reals and maybe a dozen parries.
Weather is perfect for ducks.
On an average night I will normally see a few hundred reals flying around and con a few in to me for a shot.
I have seen 8 total in the whole valley!!! Managed to fire 3 shots for 2 birds that were just having a look and I didn't see approach, so I fluked them.
Never have I seen it so quiet.
I have been back and forward to Whataroa a couple times in the last few days and have seen bugger all birds, where you normally see heaps in waterways and flooded paddocks.
Hoping it's just a weather thing.

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squire thers a massive slip between arthurs pass &jacksons so the bloody birds couldnt get through.incidentally was in grey last week apparently the canadas are looking upon the coast as their new "Club Med"
23-05-2014, 11:46 PM
Dundee

No ducks but good party when i got home:beer: Had some big breakers on the pond but nuffin cum in.
24-05-2014, 02:01 PM
gsp follower

this avo.s looking promising sunday to:yuush:getting pretty rugged looking towards methven and inbetween so the river ponds might get some refugee,s fleeing the cold and wind:(
24-05-2014, 02:32 PM
prattpoint

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One from the Rangitikei river today
24-05-2014, 02:49 PM
stug

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Went down to Ellesmere this morning. There was a bit of a Nor-Wester blowing but nothing too strong. We had a few birds wanting to land at the edge of the decoys and a few more landing 30-40 yards past the decoys. Ended up with 7 mallards a swan. Was all over by 9am.

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24-05-2014, 03:01 PM
Scouser

Nice result stug....looking a bit snug in your maimai.......
24-05-2014, 05:21 PM
Dundee

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It was one of the windiest night at the pond last night and never saw a duck.:ORLY: But the dab chick was struggling to keep above the waves.:)Attachment 24641 Attachment 24642 Attachment 24643 Attachment 24644
24-05-2014, 05:52 PM
Munsey

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Originally Posted by stug

Went down to Ellesmere this morning. There was a bit of a Nor-Wester blowing but nothing too strong. We had a few birds wanting to land at the edge of the decoys and a few more landing 30-40 yards past the decoys. Ended up with 7 mallards a swan. Was all over by 9am.

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That's a fine looking Mai Mai ! You did well , pitty that NW didn't crank up , if you get too many more I'll start charging rent :thumbsup:
24-05-2014, 07:32 PM
Dundee

First time this season rain and gales still no ducks.Funny part was Mrs Dundee falling in the creek:D
24-05-2014, 07:38 PM
EeeBees

Dundee, that's not very nice...poor Mrs Dundee...
24-05-2014, 07:44 PM
Toby

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24-05-2014, 08:57 PM
K95

Quote:

Originally Posted by R93

Well I'm buggered if I know what's going on here.
I have spent 8 hrs over decoys in normally productive spots on private land. I have only seen 8 reals and maybe a dozen parries.
Weather is perfect for ducks.
On an average night I will normally see a few hundred reals flying around and con a few in to me for a shot.
I have seen 8 total in the whole valley!!! Managed to fire 3 shots for 2 birds that were just having a look and I didn't see approach, so I fluked them.
Never have I seen it so quiet.
I have been back and forward to Whataroa a couple times in the last few days and have seen bugger all birds, where you normally see heaps in waterways and flooded paddocks.
Hoping it's just a weather thing.

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Been quiet for Me also. Ten birds all up for opening weekend where I've got near limits last few years. I have seen a few birds about but just not concentrated numbers yet.
There was a heap about today in that rough weather but I only managed a few jump shooting, saw thirty or so today on that pond over at Ford Road north where your mate shoots.
24-05-2014, 08:57 PM
Munsey

Head shooting Toby, that's showing off :thumbsup:
24-05-2014, 09:02 PM
R93

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Originally Posted by Tahr-Bound

Been quiet for Me also. Ten birds all up for opening weekend where I've got near limits last few years. I have seen a few birds about but just not concentrated numbers yet.
There was a heap about today in that rough weather but I only managed a few jump shooting, saw thirty or so today on that pond over at Ford Road north where your mate shoots.

I haven't checked yet. Any on our pond at ford rd?
You have seen more ducks in one afternoon than I have in a week!
Something is not right talking to everyone.
Poor so far from most I have had a yarn with.
Someone tried to tell me wekas were to blame out the valley?!?
Probably right as I have seen more of them than ducks ha ha

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