#2914705 - 08/21/12 12:46 AM
Kentucky Lake Guides
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godores
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Registered: 08/17/12
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Loc: Nashville
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Hey all - I am a first time poster on TnDeer and really appreciate you experienced folks helping us rookies out. As someone who is new to duck hunting, your opinions and tips are just invaluable.
I am fixing to learn to duck hunt and I like the advice of finding a guide for my first trip. Does anyone have any solid recommendations for a guide on Kentucky Lake this season? My buddy and I are both experienced shooters, we just never got around to learning how to hunt ducks. I want to make sure I enjoy hunting them before I invest in all the necessary decoys, calls, blinds, etc.
Also, does anybody know of a non-toxic ammo type that will shoot out of a full choke without damaging it? I would love to use my old wingmaster my first time hunting duck (sentimental reasons, of course), but I've heard mixed reviews on whether a fixed full choke will work for duck hunting. I realize it isn't ideal, but I'm wondering if it can be done without damaging the gun.
Thanks in advance for your help!
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#2920312 - 08/25/12 09:09 PM
Re: Kentucky Lake Guides
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scn
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Registered: 02/05/03
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Loc: Brentwood, TN US
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I would advise against the full choke. Steel and other non-toxic shot seem to do much better in less restrictive chokes. I made the switch from a modified in my A-5 many years ago to an improved cylinder, and my killing went way up. I've killed geese to 60 yds with that choke as well as doing better over the decoys.
I have seen reports of steel shot "bulging" a barrel with a full choke. I wouldn't risk a gun I cared about. And, IMO, you will do much better with a more open choke.
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#2923657 - 08/28/12 03:43 PM
Re: Kentucky Lake Guides
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Bullfrog
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Registered: 10/14/08
Posts: 398
Loc: Ky Lake
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As far as guides on Ky Lake, check with Steve McCadams, Garry Mason(Henry County), or Benny Latondresse(Benton Co.)
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#2924591 - 08/29/12 10:02 AM
Re: Kentucky Lake Guides
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tophat
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Registered: 06/27/01
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Loc: Springville tennessee
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Gary Mason is a good guide he has one of his guide blinds close to us on ky lake.Great guy.
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