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  1. 23-05-2014, 08:46 PM #766
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    ps anybody else having trouble getting thru to the operation duckpond crowd
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    Quote Originally Posted by R93 View Post
    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"
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  4. 23-05-2014, 11:46 PM #768
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    No ducks but good party when i got home Had some big breakers on the pond but nuffin cum in.
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    this avo.s looking promising sunday togetting pretty rugged looking towards methven and inbetween so the river ponds might get some refugee,s fleeing the cold and wind
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  6. 24-05-2014, 02:32 PM #770
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    One from the Rangitikei river today
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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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    Nice result stug....looking a bit snug in your maimai.......
    While I might not be as good as I once was, Im as good once as I ever was!

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    It was one of the windiest night at the pond last night and never saw a duck. But the dab chick was struggling to keep above the waves.Name: picture 3806.jpg Views: 226 Size: 165.1 KBName: picture 3800.jpg Views: 223 Size: 162.9 KBName: picture 3802.jpg Views: 223 Size: 164.7 KBName: picture 3803.jpg Views: 225 Size: 164.3 KB
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    Quote Originally Posted by stug View Post
    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
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    First time this season rain and gales still no ducks.Funny part was Mrs Dundee falling in the creek
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    Dundee, that's not very nice...poor Mrs Dundee...
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    Quote Originally Posted by R93 View Post
    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.
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    Head shooting Toby, that's showing off
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahr-Bound View Post
    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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