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Re: Blind bag must haves.

PostPosted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 7:48 am
by goodkarmarising
jehler wrote:We have a pretty extensive list of ****
Milk, flour, biscuits, sausage, bacon, taters, cheese, pop, beer, paper plates, bowls, paper towels, salt and pepper, spices, couple changes of clothes, coffee, coffee pot, five gallon jug of water, two 14" pans, GPS, depth sounder, marine radio, little marine radio, couple pairs of bino's, rain gear, extra warm ****, extra life vest, extra shotty, chaw, cigars, pipe(tobacco), poker chips, midget step, shells and chokes. And decoys, usually 20+ dozen in the boat


And you want to do a snow goose hunt? This is about as luxurious as I get...

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Re: Blind bag must haves.

PostPosted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 8:06 am
by assateague
Rick wrote:
3legged_lab wrote:
assateague wrote:...two packs of smokes...and two lighters.

Jesus Christ! Two lighters?


Redundant life support systems.



Exactly. I don't know how many times I've sworn my hands were dry after picking up a duck, then sitting down to a fresh cup of coffee and a smoke, only to find after trying to light the lighter (which at this point is out of commission for about 15 minutes) that they weren't as dry as I thought. So I take two.

Re: Blind bag must haves.

PostPosted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 12:51 pm
by QH's Paw
assateague wrote:
Rick wrote:
3legged_lab wrote:
assateague wrote:...two packs of smokes...and two lighters.

Jesus Christ! Two lighters?


Redundant life support systems.



Exactly. I don't know how many times I've sworn my hands were dry after picking up a duck, then sitting down to a fresh cup of coffee and a smoke, only to find after trying to light the lighter (which at this point is out of commission for about 15 minutes) that they weren't as dry as I thought. So I take two.

You beat me to it Jim. I was gonna post the lighters have nothing to do with a fire for you. They're more about your habit and how you would have to get back to the jeep lighter if you couldn't light up.

Re: Blind bag must haves.

PostPosted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 1:19 pm
by 3legged_lab
assateague wrote:
Rick wrote:
3legged_lab wrote:
assateague wrote:...two packs of smokes...and two lighters.

Jesus Christ! Two lighters?


Redundant life support systems.



Exactly. I don't know how many times I've sworn my hands were dry after picking up a duck, then sitting down to a fresh cup of coffee and a smoke, only to find after trying to light the lighter (which at this point is out of commission for about 15 minutes) that they weren't as dry as I thought. So I take two.

One of the best hunting stories I've got is from the time I watched my buddy (who forgot his lighter) light a smoke, and lose an eyebrow, with the powder from a shotgun shell some wire and the boat battery.

Re: Blind bag must haves.

PostPosted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 1:21 pm
by Olly
My last year of smoking I light cigarettes off the exhaust of the old long tail I had.

Sent from my phone.

Re: Blind bag must haves.

PostPosted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 1:22 pm
by assateague
3legged_lab wrote:
assateague wrote:
Rick wrote:
3legged_lab wrote:
assateague wrote:...two packs of smokes...and two lighters.

Jesus Christ! Two lighters?


Redundant life support systems.



Exactly. I don't know how many times I've sworn my hands were dry after picking up a duck, then sitting down to a fresh cup of coffee and a smoke, only to find after trying to light the lighter (which at this point is out of commission for about 15 minutes) that they weren't as dry as I thought. So I take two.

One of the best hunting stories I've got is from the time I watched my buddy (who forgot his lighter) light a smoke, and lose an eyebrow, with the powder from a shotgun shell some wire and the boat battery.



Yeah, but he got that bitch lit.

Re: Blind bag must haves.

PostPosted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 1:23 pm
by Feelin' Fowl
:lol: That's an addiction!

You ever suck dick for weed? That's not an addiction. Coke and cigarettes are an addiction :grin:

Re: Blind bag must haves.

PostPosted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 2:31 pm
by 3legged_lab
assateague wrote:
3legged_lab wrote:
assateague wrote:
Rick wrote:
3legged_lab wrote:[quote="assateague"]...two packs of smokes...and two lighters.

Jesus Christ! Two lighters?


Redundant life support systems.



Exactly. I don't know how many times I've sworn my hands were dry after picking up a duck, then sitting down to a fresh cup of coffee and a smoke, only to find after trying to light the lighter (which at this point is out of commission for about 15 minutes) that they weren't as dry as I thought. So I take two.

One of the best hunting stories I've got is from the time I watched my buddy (who forgot his lighter) light a smoke, and lose an eyebrow, with the powder from a shotgun shell some wire and the boat battery.



Yeah, but he got that bitch lit.[/quote]
It was funny because for the first 2 hours he was jones-ing around looking for a way. I offered a dip of cope several time but he wouldn't take my offer. Then he finally had his epiphany. He cut a new shell lengthwise, got rid of the pellets and saved the powder. Then did the same cut on an empty shell and put them together, like a canoe. Hooked wires to the battery then jumped face first into the flare up. Smoked 3 back to back while he could monkey start em, and still ended up getting a head rush.

Re: Blind bag must haves.

PostPosted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 2:24 pm
by RonE
Couple of boxes of shells
Some #5 lead shot reloads in #4 steel shot hulls
Some choke tubes and wrench......it drives your friends crazy if you keep changing chokes
pocket knife
duck strap
about 40 duck and goose calls.........again, this will drive your friends crazy
Ipod and speaker for music in the blind (got an I phone now so that I can talk to people and listen to music)
sunglasses and sunblock
bottle of water for the dog
dog cookies for the dog
condoms (for safety)
and most important, a flask of whisky or brandy

Re: Blind bag must haves.

PostPosted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 3:10 pm
by 3legged_lab
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Just add shells

Re: Blind bag must haves.

PostPosted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 3:58 pm
by R. Chapman
Wool goretex gloves
gortex beanie
zip ties
gorilla tape
2 choke tubes
a nickel
TP
calls
facemask
deck of cards
pen and sticky notes
jerky
coffee mix
fire material
candy bars

all I have and need duck hunting

Re: Blind bag must haves.

PostPosted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 4:26 pm
by jehler
RonE wrote:Couple of boxes of shells
Some #5 lead shot reloads in #4 steel shot hulls
Some choke tubes and wrench......it drives your friends crazy if you keep changing chokes
pocket knife
duck strap
about 40 duck and goose calls.........again, this will drive your friends crazy
Ipod and speaker for music in the blind (got an I phone now so that I can talk to people and listen to music)
sunglasses and sunblock
bottle of water for the dog
dog cookies for the dog
condoms (for safety)
and most important, a flask of whisky or brandy

:clap:

Re: Blind bag must haves.

PostPosted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 4:28 pm
by 3legged_lab
R. Chapman wrote:Wool goretex gloves
gortex beanie
zip ties
gorilla tape
2 choke tubes
a nickel
TP
calls
facemask
deck of cards
pen and sticky notes
jerky
coffee mix
fire material
candy bars

all I have and need duck hunting

I'll bite, why a nickel?

Re: Blind bag must haves.

PostPosted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 4:52 pm
by assateague
Choke tube wrench?

Re: Blind bag must haves.

PostPosted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 5:02 pm
by jehler
assateague wrote:Choke tube wrench?
you don't have one? I collect them, I just got an original briley from there first run before they changed to plastic handles on choke trader forum for $153, poor bastard didnt know what he had!

Re: Blind bag must haves.

PostPosted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 5:03 pm
by 3legged_lab
assateague wrote:Choke tube wrench?

Oh, I just carry a choke wrench

Re: Blind bag must haves.

PostPosted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 5:19 pm
by assateague
jehler wrote:
assateague wrote:Choke tube wrench?
you don't have one? I collect them, I just got an original briley from there first run before they changed to plastic handles on choke trader forum for $153, poor bastard didnt know what he had!



:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: Blind bag must haves.

PostPosted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 5:20 pm
by assateague
3legged_lab wrote:
assateague wrote:Choke tube wrench?

Oh, I just carry a choke wrench



I would need 3 gallons of PB Blaster, a propane torch, an 18" set of Channel locks, and a 3 foot piece of pipe if I ever wanted to change my choke. And that's just too much to carry.

Re: Blind bag must haves.

PostPosted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 5:23 pm
by 3legged_lab
assateague wrote:
3legged_lab wrote:
assateague wrote:Choke tube wrench?

Oh, I just carry a choke wrench



I would need 3 gallons of PB Blaster, a propane torch, an 18" set of Channel locks, and a 3 foot piece of pipe if I ever wanted to change my choke. And that's just too much to carry.

Maybe you should try a nickel?

Re: Blind bag must haves.

PostPosted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 5:24 pm
by assateague
Good point.

Re: Blind bag must haves.

PostPosted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 5:24 pm
by 3legged_lab
jehler wrote:
assateague wrote:Choke tube wrench?
you don't have one? I collect them, I just got an original briley from there first run before they changed to plastic handles on choke trader forum for $153, poor bastard didnt know what he had!

But did you get the old school full scroll choke wrench yet?

Re: Blind bag must haves.

PostPosted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 5:42 pm
by Bootlipkiller
assateague wrote:
jehler wrote:
assateague wrote:Choke tube wrench?
you don't have one? I collect them, I just got an original briley from there first run before they changed to plastic handles on choke trader forum for $153, poor bastard didnt know what he had!



:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

X2 :lol:


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Re: Blind bag must haves.

PostPosted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 6:11 pm
by DeadEye_Dan
3legged_lab wrote:
jehler wrote:
assateague wrote:Choke tube wrench?
you don't have one? I collect them, I just got an original briley from there first run before they changed to plastic handles on choke trader forum for $153, poor bastard didnt know what he had!

But did you get the old school full scroll choke wrench yet?


I got the original one that Ol' Man Briley forged in his blacksmith shop, framed in a shadow box with an original photo of Nash Buckingham, John Olin and Briley and a limit of ducks and a hand written note from Teddy Roosevelt to Briley personally approving the original patent.

Re: Blind bag must haves.

PostPosted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 6:54 pm
by Bootlipkiller
DeadEye_Dan wrote:
3legged_lab wrote:
jehler wrote:
assateague wrote:Choke tube wrench?
you don't have one? I collect them, I just got an original briley from there first run before they changed to plastic handles on choke trader forum for $153, poor bastard didnt know what he had!

But did you get the old school full scroll choke wrench yet?


I got the original one that Ol' Man Briley forged in his blacksmith shop, framed in a shadow box with an original photo of Nash Buckingham, John Olin and Briley and a limit of ducks and a hand written note from Teddy Roosevelt to Briley personally approving the original patent.

Damn! You got an OMB, I have a lot of respect for them. Teddy, Briley and Nash are good guys.


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Re: Blind bag must haves.

PostPosted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 7:03 pm
by jehler
DeadEye_Dan wrote:
3legged_lab wrote:
jehler wrote:
assateague wrote:Choke tube wrench?
you don't have one? I collect them, I just got an original briley from there first run before they changed to plastic handles on choke trader forum for $153, poor bastard didnt know what he had!

But did you get the old school full scroll choke wrench yet?


I got the original one that Ol' Man Briley forged in his blacksmith shop, framed in a shadow box with an original photo of Nash Buckingham, John Olin and Briley and a limit of ducks and a hand written note from Teddy Roosevelt to Briley personally approving the original patent.
topper

Re: Blind bag must haves.

PostPosted: Fri Sep 06, 2013 8:56 pm
by Feelin' Fowl
Olly wrote:I'm eating restless for duck season and was going through my blind bag and was thinking about all the crap in there and what other people feel they must have in their blind bags.

I usually have

Flashlight
Shells
Calls
Small first aid kit
Some kind of snack
Small roll of TP
Knife
Maps or charts and Compass

These are things I always have in the bag and never come out expect when in use.

What are your basic must haves?

Sent from my phone.

I don't carry a compass, but I don't hunt big lakes...I can throw a rock across the river I hunt in most areas. It's a good idea though, and will be added this season.

In addition to Olly's list (In my brand new ginormous blind bag) will be,
Headlamps
Lighters
Extra Batteries
Whistle
Paracord
Wader Repair Kit
Neck Gaiter
Hats (Ballcap & Colde Weather)
Gloves
Baby wipes - Great compliment to TP when in the woods...

I pack like a woman, but I would rather be prepared than need something I left at home.

Re: Blind bag must haves.

PostPosted: Fri Sep 06, 2013 9:27 pm
by Bootlipkiller
You should use the whistle for teal and sprig!


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Re: Blind bag must haves.

PostPosted: Fri Sep 06, 2013 9:28 pm
by rebelp74
It has to be a wingsetter or it won't work

Re: Blind bag must haves.

PostPosted: Fri Sep 06, 2013 9:28 pm
by Feelin' Fowl
Bootlipkiller wrote:You should use the whistle for teal and sprig!


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Pfffftttt! Wingsetter or bust!

Re: Blind bag must haves.

PostPosted: Fri Sep 06, 2013 9:31 pm
by Bootlipkiller
rebelp74 wrote:It has to be a wingsetter or it won't work

Negative! Duck hammer is running on the it must be fancy and cost a lot to work platform.

I'm running on the you could use almost any whistle to call in teal and sprig platform.

Pay attention!


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