Hunted public marsh yesterday. Was really slow, ended with a few buffleheads one canvas back and a spoonie. We did not see many birds in the sky at all. Hunted near Winnie area. We got back to the ramp and a solo hunter was waiting on the dock for a wrecker truck while his truck was sunk at the ramp . I told my nephew we just thought we had a bad day with no birds. Thats what you call a really bad day. I have been told thats the 2nd one at that ramp in 2 weeks now!!
I decided to hold off going today, due to weather being "to nice" the last few days, and my youngest grandson's football game today.
But, there is a mild front that is supposed to blow in on Sunday evening in North Texas, leaving some cooler temps for Monday. I might give it a shot Sunday.
My boat and gear are ready. Just need the birds and weather.
I decided to hold off going today, due to weather being "to nice" the last few days, and my youngest grandson's football game today.
But, there is a mild front that is supposed to blow in on Sunday evening in North Texas, leaving some cooler temps for Monday. I might give it a shot Sunday.
My boat and gear are ready. Just need the birds and weather.
Well 3rd hunt on a private lake. My buddy shot a ring neck, so after three hunts the skunk is off us.
Still scratching my head on how we need to set up.
All three hunts we've had ducks come in and circle the spread and then fly off. We are set up how he's always hunted out here, but for some reason they don't like the spread. Which is a simple spread at that. Couple of big ducks, feeder (wobbles), and five GWT.
Next week were setting up in a different spot on the lake and I'm thinking of replacing the GWT with gray ducks. And bring another feeder.
Still nice to have some place to go, and the fact we see birds I'm encourage to try to figure this out.
Well 3rd hunt on a private lake. My buddy shot a ring neck, so after three hunts the skunk is off us.
Still scratching my head on how we need to set up.
All three hunts we've had ducks come in and circle the spread and then fly off. We are set up how he's always hunted out here, but for some reason they don't like the spread. Which is a simple spread at that. Couple of big ducks, feeder (wobbles), and five GWT.
Next week were setting up in a different spot on the lake and I'm thinking of replacing the GWT with gray ducks. And bring another feeder.
Still nice to have some place to go, and the fact we see birds I'm encourage to try to figure this out.
We are seeing basically all adults due to the poor hatch this year. That means on average you are going to really have to work for full straps. Sure there will be the hunts were they come straight in to die but I’m afraid that won’t be the norm this year.
It may be your blind more than your spread. Be sure you are well concealed and you have dimension to your cover. Fresh cane and brush every hunt has really helped us. We also gave up on fixed blinds during the first split and used portable panel blinds almost exclusively.
For spread, don’t be afraid to mix it up. This year is going to be different and if you don’t have them working, get out there and change it up. Think about throwing big spreads, spreads with multiple landing areas, giant spreads with room to land all throughout, or movement/no movement. I’m afraid this year things are going to be a bit funky But that’s part of the chase.
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