1888andybhoy 7 Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Hi all i have got a full season beating on a large estate. First day is Saturday. The thing i need to know is what should i wear and what should i take with me. Also what to be prepared for. Thanks Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Hi all i have got a full season beating on a large estate. First day is Saturday. The thing i need to know is what should i wear and what should i take with me. Also what to be prepared for. Thanks Andrew Footwear......Sturdy set of boots or a pair of wellies Clothing.....Anything thats waterproof/windproof, i'd stick too a couple of thin layers of lightweight clothing. Sometimes if you wear a heavy jacket you can get warm and it makes it a bit of a slog. Stick to dark colours like green, black, brown........your not going to a disco... A pair of gloves and a tammie are advisable. If you dont get supplied with a meal or a pie and soup then take a sandwich along, a flask of soup or coffee/tea can be a little piece of heaven somedays too.... Be prepared to walk quite a bit, over rough ground and steep hills. Be prepared to bash through woods and if you haven't got a dog then take a stick and hit any bush you see. Top thing is dont moan....nobody wants to hear someone moaning all the way and its a sure way of not getting asked back. Once you've been a few times you get part of a team and meet new friends......enjoy it.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,907 Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 All that is top advice and ffs stay in line! lol. Always keep an eye on the lads either side of you and make sure your not getting infront or behind of the rest of the line. Enjoy the day mate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 All that is top advice and ffs stay in line! lol. Always keep an eye on the lads either side of you and make sure your not getting infront or behind of the rest of the line. Enjoy the day mate! ...............and that reminds me be prepared to be shouted at.......its not personal and will be forgotten about at the end of the day over a nice sloe gin.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,907 Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 All that is top advice and ffs stay in line! lol. Always keep an eye on the lads either side of you and make sure your not getting infront or behind of the rest of the line. Enjoy the day mate! ...............and that reminds me be prepared to be shouted at.......its not personal and will be forgotten about at the end of the day over a nice sloe gin.... Shouted at with quite colourfull language! lol. Like you say it's nothing personal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevoman 4 Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Good for you! Id love to do a days beating with my springers. I love rough shooting my way through heavy cover with them and to do it as part of a team would be a delight. One of these days im going to organise myself to go over and do a days beating and experience that english tradition all for myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,609 Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 i done it once never again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eddie3 9 Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 first day tomorrow i can't wait. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gadge 2 Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 First propper day eddie keep in line Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave C 63 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Dont forget the dogs, take them water and a towel. Dave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevoman 4 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 well eddie how did it go? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 well eddie how did it go? Think he must still be in his bed.....either that he stepped out of line and is no longer with us.....R.I.P Eddie..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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