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  1. #1
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    2008 Opening Day Smoke Pole Success!!!

    What I thought was going to be a tough day weather wise turned out to be a beautiful morning. Temp was in the mid 40's with just a little wind and the birds did not disappoint as I heard several birds, some close and some far away. I setup and made one call after fly down and Mr. Tom hammered out the logging road. In just a minute or two there he was about 25 yards but I could not get a good shot because of too many trees in the way. I clucked a few times but he eventually walked off. DANG! The next time I hear him he is beating feet back to some huzzies coming up the draw below us. They get together and start heading for the cow pasture. I do the ole end-around and beat them to the spot. I setup and make one series of calls then ole Mr. Longbeard comes strutting over the pond dam bank and begins to strut on the pond dam (beautiful spot). I let him strut a few times before the blue smoke bellowed from the ole smoke pole. 21lbs, 11" beard and 1" spurs. A perfect way to start the season!

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    Re: 2008 Opening Day Smoke Pole Success!!!

    Congrats, Way to go.

  3. #3
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    Re: 2008 Opening Day Smoke Pole Success!!!

    Man that's a beautiful bird! Congrats! Now I don't feel like working...

  4. #4
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    Re: 2008 Opening Day Smoke Pole Success!!!

    Cograts on the bird.

    I got back late from Ky lake sat and got up Sunday morning before chruch and shot a young one (when you pressed for time you cant cull much).

    Keep in touch Marty.

    Eddie

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    Re: 2008 Opening Day Smoke Pole Success!!!

    Good to see that back is getting better! Congrats on the big bird!

    Craig

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    Re: 2008 Opening Day Smoke Pole Success!!!

    Headed out tomorrow and thursday for another try. I hope I get a chance this time!

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