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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Congrats, Way to go.

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

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

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

Craig

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