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"Tumblin' Toms"- Team #2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MJCatfish

By MJCatfish
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Were on the board! Just barely. Took a 13.25 lb. jake that came in with my buddies bird which was a 20# three or four year old with 1.25" hooks. A true limbhanger. Getting his first bird was top priority and he shot a nice one. They came in to the decoys with a hen and I told him we weren't going to try to do a 1,2,3 both shoot thing and he should just concentrate on the bigger bird. He let him come right in and drilled him and the the jake takes two quick steps and goes into full strut. Well I admit that got me excited and I grabbed my gun out of the corner of the blind and promptly missed him in strut and about 18 yards, and again when he started running and finally nailed him like a giant pheasant when he got up and flew. It was actually kind of cool to see that even though I would have preferred one shot, one kill. A real good trip with my buddies first bird and nice weather and good company. Will post pics later. How did the jr. catfish do?

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MJCatfish, Jr. knocked down a jake this morning as well. 13.5 lbs. He passed on the first jake as there were gobblers in sight. They hung up and retreated so he took the next jake through. The only issue is that he wanted me to smoke it on the grill right away. So, I did. Sure tasted good, also!

Which means. . .although we took regular pictures, I forgot about HOTSpotOutdoors contest pictures. We'll take a picture of the beard and the tail feathers with the tag and the application form. I know it's a little gray as far as the contest goes, and I certainly understand if it is disqualified. But, nonetheless, it was a great time with little man out in the woods. Will post pictures maybe Monday.

Congrats on your hunt 123fish! And congrats on your buddy's bird.

MJ

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Good job mnmuzzleloader! I do believe we are three for three. I sent my pics to Borch but I'm getting the feeling he didn't get them. Your turn next fishermuskie keep them coming. Has anyone ever heard from teammate Dan?

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Well I got the Tom I had seen three weeks ago, this time he was all by himself and lookin for love this snowy mourning. He weighed in @ 20.48 # and had a 10 inch beard. I will post pictures and tell the story monday as this connection at home is very slow.

Good Luck,

Dave

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That's awesome fishermuskie! Glad to see less than perfect weather didn't keep you from going. Looks like it payed off. I believe we are 4 for 4. Can't wait to see your pics and the story. Good job!

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Good job mnmuzzleloader! I do believe we are three for three. I sent my pics to Borch but I'm getting the feeling he didn't get them. Your turn next fishermuskie keep them coming. Has anyone ever heard from teammate Dan?

They got buried on me 123fish. I'll work on them this afternoon.

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Well I got out of the truck and was walking out by a little after 5:00 am. As I was looking across the snowy field I decided to set up in the cedar tree as it was the darkest spot in the field, by 5:30 I had all of the branches trimed and was seated. About 5:40, 5:50 and 6:05 I did some soft yelps, and at 6:07 I herd a gobble \:\) Shortly after that I let out with a louder series of yelps and he gobbled some more, I yelped one more time and put the call down. About 6:15 I looked directly to my right and there he was 8 yards away and he looked directly at me, he was so close I could see his eyes. I thought great he is going to run off \:o but he finaly looked away and took a few more steps towards the decoy grin.gif As he looked away one time I was able to shoulder the 870 he took a couple more steps and I pulled the trigger cool.gif The first pic is of the field with the decoy, you can see the cedar trees behind the decoy were I set up, and the second pic is of the bird and me at the blind, I took the picture with the timer on camera. I sure had fun and don't regret getting my bird within the first 38 minutes of the hunt. Luck is with the Prepared.

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Good Luck,

Dave

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Good job fishermuskie. Looks like a great spot to tumble a tom. I wonder if teammate Dan is out there lurking or what's up? Haven't read a peep out of him since this whole thing started. No pressure mjcatfish but 5 for 5 would be very nice.

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I'm feeling the pressure! I'm really struggling and only have tonight and tomorrow night to get after it. Been seeing birds, but out of range. Mostly, they have completely ignored my dekes and calling. I'm going commando mode tonight to see if I can get closer.

MJ

Congrats on the bird, fm! Nice snow shots.

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