About Fred Fisherman

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About Fred Fisherman
Location:
Lower hutt
Interests:
Hunting, time in the hills
Occupation:
Consultant

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    Fred Fisherman liked post by mawzer308 On thread : Solo hunting; managing risk
    To answer OP, no carry on business as usual. This is what a PLB is for. As with anything, any risk you take should be calculated. You only live once, don't live in regret for not having checked the...
    Liked On: 11-04-2024, 08:16 PM
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    Fred Fisherman liked post by FRST On thread : Gunsmith/Stockmaker
    A good friend of mine Larry Jackson has just launched a website for his services -he does high quality stockwork and some gunsmithing out of Whangarei. I've used a 6mm Rem he made, and the stock and...
    Liked On: 21-03-2024, 07:40 PM
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    Fred Fisherman liked post by crocodiledavid On thread : Zeiss Thermal's
    Take that money and get better conventional optics. Don't go down the thermal path and let it take that bit of excitement of hunting away.
    Liked On: 13-03-2024, 08:13 PM
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    Fred Fisherman liked post by Bush Basher On thread : Hunting recommendations Levin
    Used to hunt up the camelbacks years ago, up the head of the Johnston and waiti streams. Always deer about.
    Liked On: 08-03-2024, 08:42 PM
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    Fred Fisherman liked post by whanahuia On thread : Rangiwahia tops mission
    Value is in the eye of the beholder, but it seems hard to justify when you can get one of these for half as much. https://www.hyperlitemountaingear.com/products/southwest-70 I have been using one...
    Liked On: 20-02-2024, 06:24 PM
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    Fred Fisherman liked post by Kiwi Greg On thread : Decent Boar
    Been trying to catch up with this big young bugger since he showed up last month https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/af161/Kiwi-Greg/IMG_1574.JPG?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds...
    Liked On: 15-02-2024, 08:17 PM
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    Fred Fisherman liked post by Gkp On thread : InReach compared to Zoleo
    My understanding is you should keep a plb as a dedicated emergency becon and if you want message you carry an inreach or similar. I'm not up to play on the tech but I've heard people say hold off...
    Liked On: 19-01-2024, 08:26 PM
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    Fred Fisherman liked post by Rock river arms hunter On thread : NZ Police to lose responsibility for firearms
    For flipsake this has been done to death here. Let's focus on the positives for once aye! Nicole has kept her word and things will change. Do not get into this argument of; we will see it...
    Liked On: 30-11-2023, 07:18 PM
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    Fred Fisherman liked post by Friwi On thread : First time Wapiti block ballot entry
    We got dark river 3rd period last year. It was our first fiordland experience. Although we did not see any old bull, we were right in the middle of the roar/ buggle. Came close to half a dozen young...
    Liked On: 07-10-2023, 01:55 PM
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    Fred Fisherman liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Time to re-introduce a paying for deer/goat tail scheme?
    sorry but as an ex DOC Manager of goat control - bountys tail cash etc complete waste of tax payers money - why- where did the goats come from - DOC money is targeted to areas that most need it -...
    Liked On: 03-10-2023, 07:31 PM
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    Fred Fisherman liked post by stug On thread : 7mm08 subsonic load
    HNTMAD here is what I've done. I got some 140gr corelokts and cut the tip off to expose some more lead. They now weigh around 130gr. My rifle is a factory rem 700 with an 18" barrel. 48565 Here...
    Liked On: 25-08-2023, 09:56 PM
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    Fred Fisherman liked post by Tahr On thread : Field dressing - best methods/process (not including hanging)
    Plastic bags are a big no if the meat isn't well cooled or during the summer time. Use pillow cases or huntech meat bags. If you don't want blood in your pack turn the fresh animal down hill and...
    Liked On: 10-08-2023, 09:27 PM
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    Fred Fisherman liked post by Tahr On thread : First deer
    FRST is a man of Service. He has done an incredible amount for hunters through the NZDA.
    Liked On: 20-09-2022, 08:56 PM
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    Fred Fisherman liked post by hotbarrels On thread : WHAT'S UP WITH THIS HONEY?
    It is very rare for honey to go bad. Honey will ferment if it's moisture content gets too high (harvested before it is capped by the bees or you add water to it). Provided the honey hasn't been...
    Liked On: 18-08-2022, 09:27 AM
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    Fred Fisherman liked post by Shearer On thread : Boots
    Salewa well worth a look.
    Liked On: 06-07-2022, 08:10 PM
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