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by fishpond
Tue Sep 18, 2018 3:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Garmin Alpha question
Replies: 13
Views: 6176

Re: Garmin Alpha question

Pedro wrote:I run two collars. Astro and an e-collar. Not for everyone, but works for me.
+1
by fishpond
Sat Aug 25, 2018 8:13 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: KS vs SD
Replies: 9
Views: 6005

Re: KS vs SD

Yes. Definitely have to work for them when hunting KS WIHA but I almost always get into some, sometimes quite a few, other times not. Regardless, the dogs love it, there's lot of land for them to cover, lots of different tracts to hit and you can easily spend a weekend hunting WIHA tract after trac...
by fishpond
Thu May 18, 2017 4:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP Puppy Escape Artist!
Replies: 13
Views: 5437

Re: GSP Puppy Escape Artist!

[URL=http://i158.photobucket.com/albums ... .mp4[/img][/url]

Not mine, just a video someone sent me a few years ago.
Sorry Photobucket compressed the heck out of it.
by fishpond
Tue Mar 28, 2017 6:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Franchi Instinct SL
Replies: 7
Views: 3459

Re: Franchi Instinct SL

I bought a SL 20 ga two years ago. Love it. Shoots well and a pleasure to carry all day.
I'll shoot a 100 rounds of skeet a few times a year and its been good. Don't know if it will take a steady
pounding, but for hunting, its great.

Considering an S in 28 ga
by fishpond
Thu Sep 15, 2016 6:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Mobile Strong Storage System
Replies: 5
Views: 4131

Re: Mobile Strong Storage System

Third truck, third shell

Great product in the $1500 range
by fishpond
Thu Sep 15, 2016 6:23 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Mobile Strong Storage System
Replies: 5
Views: 4131

Re: Mobile Strong Storage System

I'm on my third Camper shell from these folks. Local Kansas company. That slide out bed I believe is their product.
http://www.atctruckcovers.com/
by fishpond
Wed Apr 06, 2016 4:40 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Cigars and alcohol
Replies: 23
Views: 15250

Re: Cigars and alcohol

My comment was based on the Blackberry. All I've ever seen around here is flavored. I'll try the straight stuff if I run into it.
by fishpond
Wed Feb 17, 2016 1:14 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Cigars and alcohol
Replies: 23
Views: 15250

Re: Cigars and alcohol

Guess I forgot to mention mine. I like the Fuentes for sure, Don Carlos, the Rosado line, but I really like the Anejo 55, just really hard to get. Also, gotta throw in the La Palina El Diaro, Ashton VSG, and Tatuaje. I like to mix it up. Nice bourbon like Noah's Mill or Jefferson Estate. Haven't tr...
by fishpond
Tue Feb 16, 2016 3:42 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Cigars and alcohol
Replies: 23
Views: 15250

Re: Cigars and alcohol

the Bird Dog stuff tastes like cough syrup
by fishpond
Sun Feb 07, 2016 10:01 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Perfection Kennels Perfect Start?
Replies: 5
Views: 3358

Re: Perfection Kennels Perfect Start?

I have 2 GSPs; Been through 2 Clinics with each.

"Finish" Clinic and Force fetch.

Can't say enough good about them.

Highly recommend Jon Hann.

Carl
by fishpond
Fri Jan 29, 2016 8:36 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Cigars and alcohol
Replies: 23
Views: 15250

Re: Cigars and alcohol

Arturo Fuente

Remy Martin
by fishpond
Mon Jan 18, 2016 6:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Astro 220
Replies: 7
Views: 3567

Re: Astro 220

I've been running an Astro 220 and DC30 collars for about 5-6 years.
Does what I need.
I'll upgrade when it breaks.
by fishpond
Fri Jul 03, 2015 9:18 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Trail cam
Replies: 2
Views: 1241

Re: Trail cam

This is just his latest post. he is a regular poster here.

http://www.ultimatepheasanthunting.com/ ... hp?t=19064
by fishpond
Sun Mar 09, 2014 6:26 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Pro Pac
Replies: 6
Views: 3710

Re: Pro Pac

Sporting goods store.

Roger's in Liberty MO
by fishpond
Tue Mar 04, 2014 10:34 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Pro Pac
Replies: 6
Views: 3710

Re: Pro Pac

I changed to ProPac mini chunk about 2 years ago when Loyall took 2 significant price jumps back to back.

I feed 3 GSPs.

Coats look really good.

Weight control has been easy by adjusting portions with activity level and temps
by fishpond
Tue Feb 04, 2014 7:44 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Cz shotguns
Replies: 13
Views: 9444

Re: Cz shotguns

I've had a 28ga Ringneck for about 5yrs. It's become my favorite
by fishpond
Thu Oct 24, 2013 4:02 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: How to prevent twisted stomach?
Replies: 19
Views: 8904

Re: How to prevent twisted stomach?

I feed my 3 GSPs twice a day. In the morning I split a 22 oz can between the 3. ( 7 oz each) Can food is probably 80% water. I get up around 4 and don't start hunting until 8-9 o'clock. By that time they're probably going to pee out most of it, so there isn't much bulk left. What usually concerns me...
by fishpond
Fri Aug 23, 2013 6:05 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Let's see the pictures of your dogs!
Replies: 48
Views: 23380

Re: Let's see the pictures of your dogs!

My German Shorthair Goat
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by fishpond
Sun Feb 10, 2013 3:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Training birds
Replies: 4
Views: 1791

Re: Training birds

I decded I wanted my own pigeon coop about 7 years ago. I paid between $5 and $10 a bird. bought 6-8 at a time. Twice I went to the coop and found it empty, not one bird. Started over. I've dealt with hawks, owls and cats Last 2 years they've exploded. Now I have around 25 -30 birds. Gave away a lot...
by fishpond
Sat Feb 09, 2013 5:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: gopro camera
Replies: 9
Views: 2891

Re: gopro camera

I got one for Christmas

Finally got to use it a couple of days ago at a preserve.

I mounted mine on the bill of a ball cap as close to the forehead as possible. ( see my shadow in video )

I think it accentuates the buonce of my steps.

http://youtu.be/cjuF3HoAoZ0
by fishpond
Mon Jan 21, 2013 11:50 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tracking Collar Astro?
Replies: 4
Views: 1264

Re: Tracking Collar Astro?

I have the Astro 220 and 2 DC30 collars. Have not had any problems with either.

Wouldn't go out without them.
by fishpond
Fri Jan 11, 2013 10:01 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Toyota Tundra
Replies: 38
Views: 14515

Re: Toyota Tundra

I'm a Toyota fan on my third Tacoma. I would love to have a Tundra,; However,

I've got two friends who bought one,and both got rid of them over 14 mpg fuel consumption.

That being said, it's a really nice truck.
by fishpond
Sat Dec 29, 2012 5:50 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Trouble with my TT collar,any ideas
Replies: 8
Views: 2482

Re: Trouble with my TT collar,any ideas

My experience with TT was right at 1 yr ago.

Reached tech support on the first call, exchanged info, had my new collar witnin 10 days
by fishpond
Thu Dec 27, 2012 5:52 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Trouble with my TT collar,any ideas
Replies: 8
Views: 2482

Re: Trouble with my TT collar,any ideas

Had the same problem a while back with a collar just short of 2yrs old

Had a range of about 15-20 yds.

$65 TT replaced it.
by fishpond
Fri Nov 09, 2012 7:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tis The Season
Replies: 5
Views: 1633

Re: Tis The Season

A new Tacoma!
by fishpond
Thu Nov 08, 2012 6:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Need some advice ASAP
Replies: 3
Views: 1103

Re: Need some advice ASAP

I believe the problem with chicken bones is choking, if it made it to her her stomach I think your OK
by fishpond
Sat Sep 08, 2012 8:04 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Loyall price hike
Replies: 56
Views: 17089

Re: Loyall price hike

I fed Loyall Active Adult to my 3 GSPs for about 2 yrs. They liked it and really looked good on it. They went from $29/40# to $36 in about 120 days. Kinda ticked me off. Switched to ProPac. $26/44#. Dogs like it, still looking good. Now they've started bumping the price. Inflation I guess. Just gott...
by fishpond
Mon Aug 27, 2012 7:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: When does kansas walk-in atlas come out
Replies: 4
Views: 1918

Re: When does kansas walk-in atlas come out

It's out

Downloaded it this afternnon

Carl
by fishpond
Thu Aug 23, 2012 6:25 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: When does kansas walk-in atlas come out
Replies: 4
Views: 1918

Re: When does kansas walk-in atlas come out

Usually early September; Keep checking the KWP website
by fishpond
Mon Aug 13, 2012 1:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sun dog
Replies: 13
Views: 3669

Re: Sun dog

My 6yr old GSP will leave the air conditioned house in 100 deg,
find the only spot of sun in a heavily treed yard and lay down.
He doesn't come in out of the rain either!
by fishpond
Thu Aug 09, 2012 6:58 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Blackberries?
Replies: 22
Views: 9039

Re: Blackberries?

I've apple and pear trees in the backyard. All three of my GSPs eat the drops off of both.

they do seem to prefer the pears
by fishpond
Wed Aug 01, 2012 9:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: gigi
Replies: 10
Views: 2679

Re: gigi

I went to take a shower, and Augie read my new Cabela's catalog

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by fishpond
Fri Jun 01, 2012 4:42 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Sportmix
Replies: 10
Views: 4337

Re: Sportmix

I switched from Loyall to ProPac about 8 mos ago because Loyall was aggressively bumping the price.

Dogs love it, have nice coats, good energy level, solid stools.

They're happy, I'm happy!
by fishpond
Tue May 29, 2012 4:14 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Trifexis?
Replies: 14
Views: 5951

Re: Trifexis?

I just started using Certifect this month. Applied it on the 17th.

Spent last 4 days in No Central Mo at pointing dog clinic.

Ticks were thick. All the owners (including me) were picking them off of themselves the whole time.

Don't know about te other dogs, but mine had none.

Carl
by fishpond
Tue May 08, 2012 8:09 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Pee killing grass
Replies: 24
Views: 10083

Re: Pee killing grass

I've got 2 neutered males and a female in a fenced 2 acre yard.
Don't have any problem with my grass, but all my shrubs are "pi$$ burned" from the ground to about 18".
by fishpond
Fri Apr 13, 2012 5:34 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: How much are you paying to Neuter your dog?
Replies: 33
Views: 16360

Re: How much are you paying to Neuter your dog?

in May 2011 I paid $267 to spay a 55lb GSP; Feb of 2012 $158 to neuter a 65lb male GSP.

This is in the rural suburbs of Kansas City

Carl
by fishpond
Tue Apr 03, 2012 4:21 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Frontline plus.... AND a flea tick collar?
Replies: 10
Views: 6977

Re: Frontline plus.... AND a flea tick collar?

My vet has moved me from Frontline to Certfect.

Just put it on them today.

Been pulling ticks off of them and me for about 3 weeks now.

I tried PetArmor from Walmart last year ( Frontline clone ) worked OK , just decided to support my vet, Good guy

Carl
by fishpond
Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:49 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Frontline
Replies: 13
Views: 5277

Re: Frontline

Walmart is selling a "knock off" called Pet Armour, supposedly the same formula as Frontline.

Tried it last season seemed to work. $27 vs $45 for Frontline from the vet.
by fishpond
Tue Feb 14, 2012 7:53 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Need a new vehicle...opinions please
Replies: 51
Views: 14682

Re: Need a new vehicle...opinions please

I've got 225,000 miles on my '04 Tacoma, and have done nothing but regular maintenance and timing belts.
by fishpond
Mon Feb 13, 2012 8:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Need a new vehicle...opinions please
Replies: 51
Views: 14682

Re: Need a new vehicle...opinions please

I'm on my 3rd Ext Cab Tacoma. Always put a camper shell on them. Great truck if you can live with a mid sized. Consistant 20 mpg. I would love to have an SUV, specifically a 4 Runner. BUT, I always consider one of my dogs getting "skunked" a couple of hours away from home. You'll never get that stin...
by fishpond
Wed Feb 08, 2012 7:03 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Customer Review Dogs Unlimited
Replies: 8
Views: 4874

Re: Customer Review Dogs Unlimited

I've bought several tri tronics set ups, leather collars, id tags from GDS. Their customer service is outstanding and their people are knowlegable and friendly. I wouldn't do business with anyone else for online dog stuff.
by fishpond
Mon Feb 06, 2012 5:10 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Turd Gobbler
Replies: 14
Views: 4590

Re: Turd Gobbler

never known mine the eat their own or the others, but they do enjoy a fresh "cow pie" now and then!
by fishpond
Sat Dec 24, 2011 9:39 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Reverse Sneezing
Replies: 8
Views: 5648

Re: Reverse Sneezing

I first came accross this with one of my last GSPs that made it 15 yrs. Vet called it reverse sneezing and just blew it off. It never seemed to bother the dog much. I now have a 3 GSPs and my 3 yr old female has it. Same vet just doesn't think much of it, but this dog seems to be a bit freaked out o...
by fishpond
Tue Dec 20, 2011 8:37 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Pro Plan source or alternative
Replies: 6
Views: 2206

Re: Pro Plan source or alternative

I just switched from Loyall Active Adult to Pro Pac Mini Chunks because of price. close in protein/fat ratio and ok ingrediant list.

I'm on my 3rd bag and so far so good. $26 for a 44# at Roger's on Liberty.
by fishpond
Tue Nov 22, 2011 6:36 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Loyall Dog Food Coupons
Replies: 29
Views: 14241

Re: Loyall Dog Food Coupons

It is $35.99 for a 40# bag.

If my dogs don't do as well on this Pro Pac, I'll pay it.
by fishpond
Mon Nov 21, 2011 9:02 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Loyall Dog Food Coupons
Replies: 29
Views: 14241

Re: Loyall Dog Food Coupons

I've been feeding Loyall Active Adult to my three GSPs for about 3 years. They wolf it down look great. When I started feeding it, it was $28.99 for a 40# bag. The feed store I buy at in Liberty MO, went from $31 to $36 for a 40# in about 4 months. Went in with the $5 coupon from GunDog Mag thinking...