BilletHead

Mr. and Mrs. BilletHead would do the hundred also, but we also know it is your rear on the line. Marty

Sadie, our fishing companion, Marty

What a fun hunt. Bird Watcher and I made the meet and greet this morning at 6 AM. Set up the decoys and ourselves. FOGGY and damp. Later on in the mornning a bunch after bunch came up from a lake/pond just to the South and went the other way, maybe they will come back later? Nope but the company was good. We had a good visit. Seven hours worth and it did not seem that long. We will hunt again I bet. thanks Chris for the morning, Marty

hahahaa Duane, good answer young man. I had the pleasure of meeting Bird Watcher and his lab. What a pleasant dog. I did not know a dog could lay that still.. Marty

I know we are off and a tanget here from the origional post kind of but it says nothing about rods and reels here, If you use more than 3 poles (or two poles on the Mississippi River) at any one time, the additional poles must be labeled with your full name and address. Regardless of the method or number of poles, you may not use more than a total of 33 hooks at any one time; except on the Mississippi River the maximum is 50 hooks at one time. If fishing on the Mississippi River and on other Missouri waters at the same time, no more than 50 hooks may be used and not more than 33 on waters other than the Mississippi. Hooks on trotlines must be staged at least 2 feet apart. Hooks on any type of line, as well as the line itself, must be attended every 24 hours or removed. Marty

Could be Jim but I never seen anyone get ticket for it and I know for a fact they watch very close up there thanks, Marty

I know what you mean Duane, I needed to fill this order to be able to go tomorrow. I made sure I could fill this or I wouldn't of been able to go. It is nice to gift to folks. Neighbors who cannot fish anymore really like a mess of crappie fillets. Someday we might get like this and thinking karma might get around. I hope to have a friend like me someday. Does that sound wierd? Sure not ment to be. Marty what goes around comes around

You can have here in Missouri If i remember right up to 33 hooks per line if it is labeled. Trot line? Many moons ago when I fished below Truman Dam when they Allowed remote control boats to go all the way to the dam. Guys would rig with several baits and when they had enough fish to sink a two litre bottle they would crank it in. I think this was some of the demise of the breeding stock that made it illegal to use boats that went clear to the dam. Marty

You bet ya we are on! I doubt you know this place. You would have to be lost to find it. If you did know where it is you would know of my home base. Marty

Here we go again, I was pretty excited for Chris and I to hunt together I did not sleep to well. Been solo most of this season. Six or so mornings with Pat and six with a friend from St. Louis. So the idea of meeting and hunting is cool. 4:30 I was wide awake and Pat said get out of bed and go. In my scouting trips last few days I have seen several pairs here and there. One of the places is right around the corner from the house. This place is 40 acres and has 5 small ponds on it. I know towards the end of season pairs show up here. Last Spring 17 goslings were hatched there. Well yesterday afternoon on the way back from scouting for the hunt with Chris the pair had grown to a butt load of geese on the pasture and pond. A man has to do it right? I loaded my trailer behing my atv and threw in some decoys. A short ride and I am there. Unload my junk and hide my ride. there is a small island when the pond is full but being low it is a dry walk to a small stand of birch brush. This is my hide. In the middle of setting up in the dark I hear geese. Sounded like a pair and they dumped in, in the dark and I have my head lamp on. I mean 40 yards or less from me. I continue setting up and they stay. I make my nest, load up and shut off the light trying my best to see these birds. Getting light enough I can see my floaters but not my shore sets. Then I can see the reflection of my shore birds but there are more reflections than I set out. Finally I see heads bobbing up and down, they see me and go. There was 4. Daylight came and a pair sailed in. I took them out. Then I could hear a bunch of birds to the south. I in no way expected the birds to come from there but they did. First two circled and landed in the pasture 60 plus yards away. Another lesson learned, I figured if water was there that is where birds will land, Not so. They started milling around when a group of 20 came over circled and cupped. Dropped in, right in and my last bird hit the water. Started picking up and had several more groups circle. Picked up and went home to clean birds. Got them cleaned, vacumn sealed, put on ice and delivered to a family who wants to try goose. Some pictures of the pond and my willy nilly set up. Marty

Normal for who? If we have a normal season I will be able to hunt dry land though. Will be lacking ducks too but you big water hunters will be happy. Whats wrong with that tree rat? Doesn't he know that is bad for his health? Marty

About 6 will be great Chris. Sounds good to me. Yes the gate thing.. It was locked early in season and then not locked for a couple of weeks. Locked again and then unlocked yesterday. They have been terracing to the West the past few days and going in there. I am looking forward to tomorrow so you can show an old dog a new trick or two. Excited enough I was awake at 4:30 this morning and Pat said get out of bed and go out. I hunted a half mile from home, story to follow. i am at least 8 miles from where we will be in the morning and I made a drive and birds are there Marty

Oh yea I scratch my head a bunch, seen my head? What isn't scratched off wondering why Pat keeps peeled off with the razor.

Scott that sounds like work. I'm telling you I make it easy because of necessity and it is working for me here. Maybe my willy nilly decoy spread looks good or like I said I am removing the stupid geese maybe. Sure I have had myself ignored but last year I have had fifty plus come to a dozen field decoys at once. Got more decoys now to help. Will have Bird watcher teach me something too Marty

We will make it a hunt Thursday at the windmill then. Yes the levee is bare but that is where I have been hiding the two time I hunted there and it worked. I will have my two layouts if we want to use them. I used it the times there and just surrounded it with big foot's Might be I am just removing the not so smart geese from the gene pool. Mike has put a lock on the gate there. He said it is not to keep us out and to use the North gate. We have had four arson fires Sunday night and two of them close to his house. One burned a bunch of hay bales less than a mile from his house, not his hay but a bummer for someone for sure. Marty

Yes Slider join the club. Kind of gets under your skin. The stories are great. I tend to get long winded with mine giving a blow by blow account while others get to the point. Diversity makes us all unique. Bird Watcher, Got out around nine for a look see. Nothing at Mikes house and nothing in the field behind. About thirty on the trailer house (red dog) pond. Then at the windmill at least fifty in the field between the pond and windmill. Over on the highway where they have been going, none which is hard to beleve. This afternoon the run found twenty at the trailer pond and close to a hundred at the windmill. Spread out all over. On the North side in the water and the bulk West of the pond eating grass I suppose. Not sure if they are now roosting there or just started using it for a change? What day you want to try? 40% chance rain tomorrow East wind 6-9 mph. Thursday North wind 6-11 mph.

I will do a little recon today and see what I can find out. Marty

Sounds good but remember I have 4wheeler too if needed and the little trailer. How do you think I haul all my crap around? If I have to use my back it isn't going to happen. Not lazy just unable. Marty

Wednesday will work fine, Might rain Wednesday and if it looks like it may be bad Thursday or Friday if you want. MArty

Anyday, anytime. Pat says she is to the point she will go if I don't want to go alone. You make the call. I am a lucky hunter. I need a skilled hunter to learn from. Just say when, Marty

No webbed feet either! Those are nice Chris. Well done, Marty

Chris, I was thinking about quitting until Mike V. called and left me a message on my cell. Did not get it until this morning. He was watching them in bunches drop back to his home pond about 4:45 last Evening. He was wanting me to come over and get more? Was wanting to check with you first:) They have been mostly going to the borrow ponds along the highway where the ramps were built and then back. Marty

I plan on doing that as I find out how much it might cost. I need to know the place to take it. So all of you please give me your all's input please. He is now layed neatly in a double plastic bagm in the deep freeze. Considering the places I hunt I may never see another one ever. I am still stoked about it. Thanks friends for the congrads, Marty

Neat deal Feathers. I see some green wings in there too. I like those teal, Marty

Way to go out Duane. Nice to know you must be feeling better. Marty