Recent content by Phil Boyles

Browning 525 field in 12ga. I traded it to get my Benelli for waterfowling. Having small kids and a limited budget, choices had to be made. I miss that gun, it was fun to shoot.

There are several ways to do this, the way I do it is dammar varnish thinned with turpentine. About a 2 parts varnish to 3 parts turps, I just brush it on and let it dry. After one hunt and a couple of dunks in the marsh water, it's a matte finish. There are many on here who know a whole lot...

I just paid $14 and some change to ship a decoy from Missouri to Georgia via USPS Priority.

A pair of Ward brothers style 1936 Pintails I have just finished. They are hollowed basswood and painting in oils. I'm looking forward to fooling a few with these, should be fun.

I put Gator Glide on my layout boat this past early spring after last season. The application was easy and the result was flawless. I have had it on the water a few times and it works well.

A trio of Gadwall gunners for the rig. Hollowed basswood and oil paints. For a gray duck, they're kinda tricky to paint. I think the ducks will like them.

Can I sneak in on the last day? Couple of gunning wigeon, hollowed basswood and oils.

Here in my area, Johnson grass works well. Plus adding the vegetation for the spot you are hunting. This is a millet patch.

Thanks everyone.

I am considering buying some base layers, hoping to catch some deals this spring/summer. The stuff I've seen is Sitka/First lite stuff. It's expensive and while I don't mind paying for good stuff, I'd rather find some deals. For those that already use the stuff. How does it compare in warmth to...

A machete with a back strap would be a lot more handy and easier to work with. Carrying a gun all day is a pain in the back, hips, and arse.

I'm working on a widgeon. It's hollowed basswood and this is a primer coat.

Great bags, I love mine.

Better bring the ear plugs

Remember if you are grinding waterfowl you have shot, make sure you get all the pellets out. I round up some geese and missed one. I broke the grinder knife and cost me about $60 to replace it. Just an fyi