1st time goose hunt

  • James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    February 9, 2008 at 3:47 am #653465

    Even the best “spots” on the river don’t produce every year. Usually we see a bit of a cycle that can have a great spot in year 1 go fairly cold for a couple of years until all the key factors of water temp, water level, clarity and time of year align to put those fish back in the same key “spot on the spot” again. The ability to pick out key locations and fish those areas effectively are much more important than learning a good spot or two.

    As far as those monster lake walleye go… next year I need to ask to borrow lakemaster’s hovercraft for the winter. It would be a heck of a lot of fun to get after those fish during that last month before ice out.

    lick
    Posts: 6443
    October 19, 2009 at 11:30 pm #213196

    I may be going on my 1st goose hunt

    As a rookie what choke and shells should I use???

    I have a Stoeger M2000 12 gauge that will shoot 3 inch shells

    Thanks in advance

    TeamBurbot
    Posts: 324
    October 20, 2009 at 1:17 am #63894

    well i have a pattern master choke for my gun and shoot BB or BBB shells for gesse. but what i would do since the pattern master is a little expensive i would get the black cloud choke tube and shoot black clouds. but thats juc=st me. good luck

    johnksully
    Lakeville, MN
    Posts: 678
    October 20, 2009 at 1:26 am #63896

    I would get BBB’s. You will be fine just shooting your mod. choke.

    flatfish
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 2105
    October 20, 2009 at 1:48 am #63900

    I am going out on a limb and guessing your doing a guided hunt from a goose pit?

    If that is the case, BB or BBB with a modified or improved modified choke should do you just fine. I think most folks over choke. Those guys can call the birds into near finishing and give you best shots at 25-35 yards.
    Even if your in a layout(coffin) field blind, this will still serve you well.

    So, where you heading and what kind of set up are you going to be in????

    lick
    Posts: 6443
    October 20, 2009 at 2:08 am #63905

    Im thinking about doing the IDO goose hunt on Oct 31

    So basically I have no idea what im getting into

    Thanks for the input

    kris_brantner
    My river
    Posts: 1678
    October 20, 2009 at 3:31 am #63915

    i like to shoot #2s for geese. get yourself a box of the hevi metal or the hevi steel. these are usually about 20 bucks a box and work great for honkers. a mod is what i shot for years untill i got a pattermaster. it should suit you well

    whiskeyandwater
    ????
    Posts: 2014
    October 20, 2009 at 4:34 am #63921

    D!cks is running a sale right now buy one get one 50%! So I say get black cloud, in BB. IM Choke for me.

    big_hunter
    eagan, mn
    Posts: 178
    October 20, 2009 at 12:44 pm #63944

    i’d go more pellets, so BB. #2s would work if you are good with your shotgun, and wont chew up ducks as much. if you are only shooting 3″s, id go mod or IM if you have it… i love my IM choke, i use it for everything cept turkeys. good luck, i cant wait to hear a rookies take on goose hunting!

    timdomaille
    Rochester Mn
    Posts: 1908
    October 20, 2009 at 1:49 pm #63952

    Pat. I would recommend BB. I would also recommend buying any load that is 1500 FPS. Use a Improved cylinder and the pattern should be just fine. We will be shooting the birds close, no pass shooting. I would say under 25 yards or less.

    I shoot a lot of 1’S. They pattern great and have a lot of knock down power for decoying birds. BB and BBB also for the last shot. I also shoot a Patternmaster choke.

    Good luck and I hope we see you on the 31st.

    cougareye
    Hudson, WI
    Posts: 4145
    October 20, 2009 at 2:05 pm #63958

    I agree with Tim, go with the fast loads. It’s all about penetration!

    Did I say that out loud?

    whiskeyandwater
    ????
    Posts: 2014
    October 20, 2009 at 3:10 pm #63977

    Quote:

    I agree with Tim, go with the fast loads. It’s all about penetration!

    Did I say that out loud?

    lick
    Posts: 6443
    October 20, 2009 at 5:37 pm #64008

    Quote:

    I agree with Tim, go with the fast loads. It’s all about penetration!

    Did I say that out loud?

    great info guys thanks

    robstenger
    Northern Twin Cities, MN
    Posts: 11374
    October 20, 2009 at 5:58 pm #64017

    Gut one other word of advice after doing some research with the subject (you) this past weekend. Don’t shoot them in the .

    At least you will not have to walk through the same stuff we did this past weekend. Sitting in the blind/pit and let the geese come to you sounds like a better idea!

    lick
    Posts: 6443
    October 20, 2009 at 8:04 pm #64049

    Quote:

    Don’t shoot them in the

    There are some pheasants freezing there off now without feathers there

    JAddison
    Posts: 33
    October 20, 2009 at 8:48 pm #64054

    Hey i have the same gun. I use the modified choke that came with the gun… works real good. as far as ammo just depends on how much u wanna pay. i usually get Winchester xpert high velocity 3in BB for geese. hope that ll help ya out a bit. put the down on em!!!

    lick
    Posts: 6443
    October 21, 2009 at 1:35 am #64102

    Whats the limit ????

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