Argo Success!

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Worth Mathewson

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I am very happy to report that the Argo worked perfectly. I was able to drive Marge out to the blind this morning with almost no problem. There was one place I came to a stop, but once the wheels dug down to hard pan I was moving again. We are both at the age that the Argo is a big help, and will be more so in the coming years. Wish I could report we had a good shoot. We certainly didn't and Marge ended up with one teal. At least in my region of western Oregon this has been about the worse season any of us can remember. I guess guys have done well over on the coast, but not around here. And the big puzzle is the pintails. Most years we have hundreds down below the house. The most I have seen this year down there is six. And I am not seeing them in the other locations around here that I shoot.
Prior to going out this morning we had a test the other day. Two farmers from down the road came to watch in case I got stuck. Our bottom is surrounded by winter wheat, and my John Deere would have torn up the field getting it next to the water. Both guys brought cable, and if I had become stuck one was going to bring a spray buggy down with the huge soft tires.
In my first post regarding the Argo, Geo C asked why I didn't use a boat. Two reasons: I have one of Ira's Fatboys and a Marsh Rat. I have used them both for years. But I need to tow a boat down each morning with an ATV. I don't dare just leave them down there, as the drug people steal everything that isn't nailed down around here. Also it is difficult getting Marge, our Lab, the decoys, and myself into a boat to paddle out. I just got tired of doing that. But the second reason is by far more important: In getting the Argo I added to my stuff. And I am certain that everyone of this page will agree that getting new stuff is the highpoint of life! This January has proven wonderful for adding stuff. I also got a 8 bore from England from the recent Holt's sale. It should be over here in a couple of weeks. Best, Worth Mathewson
 
i have seen argos (my last red stag in Scotland was brought of the hill with one, they had to cross a large wet area to get to it) rugged vehicles

BUT --> I have not seen your 8 bore lol

maker? vital statistics? please post some pictures when it arrives
 
Mr. Mathewson, I wish I had half the energy you and the Mrs. have and I am 20 years your junior. Glad to hear the Argo worked well. Did you get the optional tread/tracks, or stick to the 6 wheeler?
I too would love to see some photos of your older waterfowling pieces.

Best - Paul
 
Hey Worth, glad the Argo worked for you. Thought I'd drop you a picture to let you know the Brant decoys still work.
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Worth, I not only envy you able to get out but with your hunting partner too. Adding to "stuff" is also very important, we need to keep adding to our toys. We just have to be a little smarter as the years go by.
 
Worth, like Tom said, STUFF is important especially if needed to get to a great duck hunting spot. I'm sure glad it worked out for you and your wife.

As for the pintails, we had a lot of them around here very early in the season but with all our extended cold weather they are long gone and into Mexico if not farther south.
Al
 
It's good to hear the Argo is working out well for you.

We all need more 'stuff'. Your article about 'stuff' is still one of my favorites.

Tim
 
Worth, If you will be frequently opperating the Argo in field conditions and the farmers have some concernes about how the argo will leave them over time, then you might want to look into getting a set of tracks for the ago. They are great for running on/over tundra up here in the Bush. Lower the ground pressure by spreading it out over a wider surface. However, when making tight turns, like all tracked vehicles, they can slice the surface vegetation right off.
 
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