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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  1. Springy
    Springy liked post by scottrods On thread : Mt White Access - latest news article
    2015 Quad biked to the Doc boundary. Saw plenty of pigs on station land, some cracker deer in velvet up high too. 258622 Fishing the Cox well up behind the station land. 258624 258625 258623
    Liked On: 06-09-2024, 11:07 PM
  2. Jaro
    Jaro liked post by scottrods On thread : Mt White Access - latest news article
    2015 Quad biked to the Doc boundary. Saw plenty of pigs on station land, some cracker deer in velvet up high too. 258622 Fishing the Cox well up behind the station land. 258624 258625 258623
    Liked On: 06-09-2024, 10:41 PM
  3. Wanderer37
    Wanderer37 liked post by scottrods On thread : River to Ranges to sight in rifle?
    The problem with turning up at NZDA range on public day with a rifle not prepared to shoot, is that you take up all the time of the two range officers getting your rifle working. At least bore sight...
    Liked On: 04-09-2024, 05:34 PM
  4. Springy
    Springy liked post by scottrods On thread : Mt White Access - latest news article
    yea, used to use the Barnes family accomodation to access to fishing the rivers back there. Now even the lake by the musterers old accommodation is now controlled and considered exclusive. Happy to...
    Liked On: 02-09-2024, 12:56 PM
  5. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by scottrods On thread : Vehicle roof tents
    Really? Heavy, pricey and I hear their hinges rust. Best on the market by far are Feldon Shelters but north of north island based. KiwiCamping good for support and availability. Soft top RTT -...
    Liked On: 01-08-2024, 09:58 AM
  6. Shearer
    Shearer liked post by scottrods On thread : Vehicle roof tents
    Really? Heavy, pricey and I hear their hinges rust. Best on the market by far are Feldon Shelters but north of north island based. KiwiCamping good for support and availability. Soft top RTT -...
    Liked On: 31-07-2024, 04:18 PM
  7. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by scottrods On thread : Traveling back to NZ with Roe Deer antlers
    have photos on the phone if possible, with you and the animal as grip n grin. Just re-enforces that its a Roe deer, and you shot it.
    Liked On: 24-07-2024, 08:54 AM
  8. ANOTHERHUNTER
    ANOTHERHUNTER liked post by scottrods On thread : The next knife
    I got John Worthington (Ripi knives) to make me a custom knife for my own size and shape. Essentially a Bark River Canadian but sized to my hand using a cardboard template. CPM3V and micarta handle....
    Liked On: 23-05-2024, 09:36 PM
  9. john worthington
    john worthington liked post by scottrods On thread : The next knife
    I got John Worthington (Ripi knives) to make me a custom knife for my own size and shape. Essentially a Bark River Canadian but sized to my hand using a cardboard template. CPM3V and micarta handle....
    Liked On: 23-05-2024, 12:21 PM
  10. Goose
    Goose liked post by scottrods On thread : Rifle Ranges in Canterbury
    RealGuns NZ down in Otago also https://www.realguns.nz/
    Liked On: 26-03-2024, 06:32 AM
  11. farmdeerhunter69
    farmdeerhunter69 liked post by scottrods On thread : burris droptine scope
    I had one 4.5-14x42 on a 223 and then 243. Was fine. Shot wallabies out to 500m with it. Held zero really well, esp when my rifle was on a ATV a lot.
    Liked On: 22-03-2024, 03:22 PM
  12. Trout
    Trout liked post by scottrods On thread : Rifle Ranges in Canterbury
    Shooting, sighting in or target shooting is not permissable under terms of the permit. you're risking a visit from the plod, at the least. Or shooting a tramper at worst. if DOC Canty catch you,...
    Liked On: 22-03-2024, 03:05 PM
  13. dannyb
    dannyb liked post by scottrods On thread : Rifle Ranges in Canterbury
    Shooting, sighting in or target shooting is not permissable under terms of the permit. you're risking a visit from the plod, at the least. Or shooting a tramper at worst. if DOC Canty catch you,...
    Liked On: 22-03-2024, 02:10 PM
  14. Borris
    Borris liked post by scottrods On thread : Hunting socks
    I'm wearing warfighter socks. Made in NZ, company owned by veterans. very comfortable, don't overheat.
    Liked On: 16-03-2024, 10:48 AM
  15. 40mm
    40mm liked post by scottrods On thread : Suggestions wanted for classic 22
    This is never being sold, its in the family trust. 242909
    Liked On: 02-02-2024, 09:40 AM
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