ddurose 13 Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 After a fair while away from the noble art of rabbit worrying I decided this year to get back into it. So this year saw my plan of action being developed. Persuade the mrs that its a good idea. She takes some convincing as all she can see is a shed full of guns, fishing tackle, camo gear etc etc...... Build a hutch and court. Source some good nets and a locater. Get me some furry friends. Remind the Mrs that it's still a good idea. So with all that done today marked the first trip. Out at first light with 2 of my 4 gills, a flask and a bag full of nets. I'd already planned the day in my head over and over but now it was crunch time. I netted the holes I'd previously cleared and sat back with a cup of coffee whilst i waited for the bury to calm down a little. I had planned to use two gills but my bottle went and I decided to just collar up the one to see how it went. Considering it was her first time with a collar on and the first time she'd ever seen a rabbit hole she was good as gold.......down she went. I flicked the switch on the reciever to try and see where she was, with the beeps telling me she was moving away at a rate of knots.....and then wallop......a rabbit shot out of a hole like a ball out of a cannon......then another and then another. I now see why so many of you take a friend or have a dog. Anyway to end this tale this morning was probably the most exiting bit of sport I have had for ages, only 3 rabbits I know but for me and my first time gill absolutely priceless. All of a sudden the winter is looking good. Quote Link to post
irish stevie 32 Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Well done mate,25 years is along time till be out of the game all the best for the future. Quote Link to post
ddurose 13 Posted October 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 What with kids, fishing , work, shooting, more work and getting the house fixed I never really had the time. Thats all going to change now. Quote Link to post
darbo 4,776 Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 well done. hope you have many more. atb for the season. Quote Link to post
Country Joe 1,411 Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 I was out for the first time, last week, first in 15 years, out with two kits and a six Month Whippet I bolted three, and two slipped the net, which I should have had. I had forgot how hard work it is, netting up, crawling about,I was knackered when I returned home. did enjoy it, slept like a log at night. Quote Link to post
paddy polecat 129 Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Well done lad Quote Link to post
stealthy1 3,964 Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Welcome back Quote Link to post
muddy210 34 Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 excellent mate good to see you back in the fold Quote Link to post
rob190364 2,594 Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 After a fair while away from the noble art of rabbit worrying I decided this year to get back into it. So this year saw my plan of action being developed. Persuade the mrs that its a good idea. She takes some convincing as all she can see is a shed full of guns, fishing tackle, camo gear etc etc...... Build a hutch and court. Source some good nets and a locater. Get me some furry friends. Remind the Mrs that it's still a good idea. So with all that done today marked the first trip. Out at first light with 2 of my 4 gills, a flask and a bag full of nets. I'd already planned the day in my head over and over but now it was crunch time. I netted the holes I'd previously cleared and sat back with a cup of coffee whilst i waited for the bury to calm down a little. I had planned to use two gills but my bottle went and I decided to just collar up the one to see how it went. Considering it was her first time with a collar on and the first time she'd ever seen a rabbit hole she was good as gold.......down she went. I flicked the switch on the reciever to try and see where she was, with the beeps telling me she was moving away at a rate of knots.....and then wallop......a rabbit shot out of a hole like a ball out of a cannon......then another and then another. I now see why so many of you take a friend or have a dog. Anyway to end this tale this morning was probably the most exiting bit of sport I have had for ages, only 3 rabbits I know but for me and my first time gill absolutely priceless. All of a sudden the winter is looking good. quality! Quote Link to post
The one 8,486 Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Aye mate its one of those sports that never looses the frill factor Quote Link to post
seany 54 Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 good read I'm pleased you had a good day mate ATB Seany Quote Link to post
ddurose 13 Posted October 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 (edited) Cheers for the replies fella's. I'll keep you all updated with future missions. Keep on hunting. Edited October 3, 2011 by ddurose Quote Link to post
jam1 8 Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Well done mate keep at them! Quote Link to post
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