About scottrods

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About scottrods
Biography:
Born in Northern Ireland. Moved to NZ in 2005. Been hunting since I was big enough to follow my Dad. Shot mostly gamebirds, foxes and bunnies in UK. Mad keen fly angler which brought me to NZ. Got back into hunting here after a boys weekend in 2010
Married with 2 kids, both grown up. My wife's pretty good at letting me out but usually other stuff takes up the weekends.
Work at Hamilton Jet
Location:
West of Christchurch
Interests:
Flyfishing, flytying, bunny bashing.

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    scottrods liked post by Hugh Shields On thread : Hunting pants - What do you like
    I spend my working week in STONEY CREEK - MICRO TOUGH. Best hunting pants I've ever worn; strong clothe, warm but dry quickly,ordinary cuffs (ie no elastic in cuffs like track pants), thigh zippers...
    Liked On: 15-03-2024, 04:49 PM
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    scottrods liked post by Ned On thread : NZ Hunter
    No need to wait for the black sausage to be made. Just go straight to the source. I'm sure lots of other cultures would be horrified to see us leaving so much of value from a killed animal on the...
    Liked On: 15-03-2024, 02:32 PM
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    scottrods liked post by Micky Duck On thread : NZ Hunter
    the vicinity of a track thing...makes the greenstone and caples somewhat "problimatic" as all of the river flats would be taboo...mt nimrod scenic reserve would be unhuntable,most of hook bush would...
    Liked On: 12-03-2024, 11:11 AM
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    scottrods liked post by kukuwai On thread : NZ Hunter
    Good to see them helping out those other fellas. Young lady got a tahr to remember, nice shot too [emoji106] Pretty sure I spotted Emil wearing a kuiu pack..... or at least the harness [emoji41]...
    Liked On: 12-03-2024, 11:09 AM
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    scottrods liked post by Dalts On thread : NZ Hunter
    "watching the 3 descending a bloody steep icy/snowy slope with an horrendous drop off, and not being roped together..not good risk management" It's pretty common practice in New Zealand if you're...
    Liked On: 12-03-2024, 11:09 AM
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    scottrods liked post by stug On thread : Looking for Taxidermy recommendations - Canterbury Area
    Tyrone Southward at Dunsandel would be a good start.
    Liked On: 07-03-2024, 01:07 PM
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    scottrods liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Vintage rifles blooded
    I'm away on the hot and sunny West Coast for the week ( came to get away from the Canterbury heat ! ) and only brought a couple of my Vintage Single Shot Rifles. Field's 450 no1 Express ( 140 year...
    Liked On: 22-02-2024, 02:58 PM
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    scottrods liked post by john m On thread : Show me your lightweight rifle
    My light rifle for bush hunting purchased 1977 has 850 kills here and Australia. Empty 2.62 kg, 44 mag. 242628
    Liked On: 14-02-2024, 02:30 PM
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    scottrods liked post by Southcity On thread : Suggestions wanted for classic 22
    Depends if you want to have good clear optics or find a period scope that looks the part. I have several brnos and find the little 2-7 leupolds fit the bill well. I have a model 1 with original...
    Liked On: 13-02-2024, 01:46 PM
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    scottrods liked post by timattalon On thread : Suggestions wanted for classic 22
    If you can find one, A nikko Airking make a great scope for a 22. Wont break the bank and very decent scopes. Or for an older gun like that, a older style Leupold fixed power or weaver etc.....I will...
    Liked On: 01-02-2024, 08:29 PM
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    scottrods liked post by sneeze On thread : Infiray thermals
    Sweeping generalizations like this arent particularly helpfull without some model comparrisions. Which ones have you compared?
    Liked On: 26-09-2023, 06:57 PM
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    scottrods liked post by Trout On thread : Infiray thermals
    I have the same set up,the ch50 V2 certainly has the horse power thru rain,mist n fog and got the legs for distance.
    Liked On: 24-08-2023, 12:26 PM
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    scottrods liked post by Harryg On thread : Waianakarua's "Kahikatea Lodge"
    North Otago NZDA's are proud to announce the completion of their new hut the "Kahikatea Lodge'' and it is now ready for use by the general public. The hut is situated on the ridge between roar...
    Liked On: 31-07-2023, 09:48 PM
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    scottrods liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Night Vision equipment
    there will be some going cheap in a town near you ............
    Liked On: 27-07-2023, 01:54 PM
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    scottrods liked post by hispeednodrag On thread : Hybrid Hilux announced
    This would be classified as a very 'mild' hybrid, basically a beefed up stop-start system that allows a small degree of energy recovery in stop-go driving and coasting down hills. It will probably...
    Liked On: 29-06-2023, 05:22 PM
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