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    SJ Fairbank reacted to jode hillman's post in the thread NDR ......... Sora with Like Like.
    That's pretty interesting. I've never even considered that. Most of the areas we hunt sora is emergent tidal Rice Meadows. It's a pretty...
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    SJ Fairbank reacted to jode hillman's post in the thread NDR ......... Sora with Like Like.
    Yes, I think you're right. The guy that introduced me to it call it the "gentlemanly pursuit " No matter how long you've been away from...
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    SJ Fairbank replied to the thread NDR ......... Sora.
    You got that right. But, if you can stand a change of pace, walk them up. Shorts, tee shirt and sneakers. You might be surprised how...
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    SJ Fairbank replied to the thread NDR ......... Sora.
    I haven't been in several years. Reading your posts has me wanting to get out, I need to make the time. Rail hunting really is a special...
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    SJ Fairbank reacted to jode hillman's post in the thread NDR ......... Sora with Like Like.
    You definitely have spend some time chasing the rails. A lot of guys think when the Sora fold their wings and drop that they actually...
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    SJ Fairbank reacted to jode hillman's post in the thread NDR ......... Sora with Like Like.
    Wow, sounds like you have more than enough awesome memories to last several lifetimes. I'm glad that you do have at least a few of your...
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    SJ Fairbank replied to the thread NDR ......... Sora.
    The shells we used were modern hulls. The shotgun chambers and bores are essentially the same as guns manufactured today. I have some...
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    SJ Fairbank replied to the thread NDR ......... Sora.
    It was my dad's "thing" starting around 1970. He bought a bunch of fine damascus doubles, which could be had for nothing. Many were...
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    SJ Fairbank reacted to jode hillman's post in the thread NDR ......... Sora with Like Like.
    I agree wholeheartedly. Most of my real shooting friends prefer 28 gauge. I think Black powder shotgunning would be excellent! I've...
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    SJ Fairbank replied to the thread NDR ......... Sora.
    Nice day of rail shooting! I think my favorite part is the ability to use guns that aren't generally suitable for ducks. A .410 can be...
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    SJ Fairbank reacted to jode hillman's post in the thread NDR ......... Sora with Like Like.
    Thanks, it's one of a few I've owned but definitely my favorite. She has slight rocker from to back, and also some curvature port to...
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    SJ Fairbank replied to the thread NDR ......... Sora.
    Jode, I love railbird hunting. That's a great old boat. You may have said in years past, but I've forgotten whether your boat has any...
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    A Blessing of the Fleet For the 2024 Hunting Season Author’s Apology: It has been pointed out to me by members of our site that this...
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    SJ Fairbank replied to the thread Building a Gunning Coffin.
    Thank you for reminding me. When I ordered the covers from Diane, I also picked up a large outboard motor camo cover. I bought a...
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    SJ Fairbank replied to the thread Little treasure found.
    I agree, we had one of those or identical back in the day. Last time I recall seeing it was when I was maybe ten years old. It had a...
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