Callbacks to the 6th Series

 43 dogs were called back: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 39,  44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 55, 57, 61, 63, 66, 69, 70, 71, 74, 81 and 83.

18 dogs dropped: 10, 16, 19, 31, 33, 35, 40, 41, 42, 53, 54, 58, 60, 62, 72, 73, 75 and 78

**The 6th Series start dog will be #28**

NOTES: 

The 6th Series will be a Land Blind

7:30 am Test Dogs

8:00 am First Running Dog (#28)

Please park on Washburn Lane

Enter from the South, off High Pass Rd.

We will still be at the Duck Central Property.

Good Night Everyone!

5th Series Recap

Tuesday, November 14 – Wednesday, November 15, 2023

5th Series – Water Quad with an Honor

61 Dogs Started the 5th series.

We kicked this series off on Tuesday morning with running the test dogs starting at 7:23 am. The first test dog to run was "Brandy" with handler Missy Bell, and then next up was "Zeiss" with handler Jane Patopea, giving the teams a preview of what they were up against in this big Water Quad test! (Wednesday morning 1 single test dog "Josey" with handler Missy Bell ran to show new conditions for the 2nd day.)

The first running dog on Tuesday was #83 Vinwood's Charlie, “Charlie,” with handler Danny Farmer at 8:17 am.

The weather on both Tuesday and Wednesday was mostly cloudy overcast skies and temps in the mid 50's.  There was drizzle on Wednesday, and winds were very light and variable on both days.

Here is how things turned out for the 5th Series…
No-Bird / Re-Run (14): 1 – 8 – 11 – 12 – 20 – 31 – 41  – 44 – 45 – 51 – 52 – 55 – 62 – 72
Handles (18): 1 – 2 – 3 – 6 – 11 – 14 – 16 – 33 – 41 – 47 – 55 – 58 – 61 – 71 – 72 – 73 – 74 – 83
Double Handles (0): 
Pick-Ups (9): 10 – 19 – 40 – 42 – 54 – 60 – 62 – 75 – 78
Break (1): 53

Scratches (0):

Our last running dog for this series was a rerun for dog #62 FC-AFC Giddy Up Go II, “Giddy,” with handler Jason Baker. They had a pick-up and the series was completed Wednesday afternoon at 4:52 pm.

There were 61 dogs sent from the line in this series, taking exactly 16 hours and 42 minutes, which averages out to be a little more than 16 minutes per dog. 

The 5th Series is officially in the books! We will be moving on to the 6th Series tomorrow!

**Callbacks to come**

5th Series Test Complete

  **Series 5 was completed and in the books at 4:52 pm **

Pick-up Rerun 62. FC-AFC GIDDY UP GO II, “Giddy,” BLF, Jason Baker

Giddy and Jason came back to the line for their 2nd rerun at 4:42 pm

F – Scored from first rerun

LR – Right to his bird.

MR – Out deep left and handler attempted to handle, but the dog was picked-up

Rerun Handle 72. FC CALIE’S ARCHIBALD, “Archie,” BLM, Jim Beck

Archie and Jim came back to the line at 4:27 pm

F – Quick work to get his bird.

LR – Wide right bending right to his bird.

MR – Into the area under the arc a few loops over to the bird.

RR – Quick handle to the bird

He moved to the honor box.

81. FC-AFC MR. LEE’S MAGNIFICENT MISS MARGIE, “Margie,” BLF, Wayne Stupka

Margie and Wayne came to the line at 4:11 pm

F – Right to the bird.

LR – Down the dike and into the water, nice recovery of the bird.

MR – Nice line out, got a little deep but figured it out and came back to the bird.

RR – Nice job for Miss Margie!

She moved to the honor box.

Pick-up 78. FC DIXON’S BRICKHOUSE BURKE, “Burke,” BLM, Rick Stawski

Burke and Rick came to the line at 3:59 pm

F – Hunted for the flyer deep and then made it over to the dog.

LR – Came in to the bird from the right and got it.

RR – Nice job!

MR – Drove a long way out to the right, ...  the dog was picked-up.

He moved to the honor box.

Pick-up 75. FC PIRATE’S SCALLYWAG, “Wagz,” BLM, Jerry Patopea

Wagz and Jerry came to the line at 3:45 pm

F – Perfect mark.

LR – Out to the area way right of the mark turned right and located her mark.

MR – Went wide right and deep. Made a loop twice through the far channel, his pass takes him farther left and into the area of the fall for his bird.

RR – He went out wide right and deep, Jerry attempted to handle him but the dog was picked up.

Handle 74. SEASIDE’S DOUBLE BARREL BOURBON ON THE ROCKS, “Ice,” BLM, Craig Crook

Ice and Craig came to the line at 3:33 pm

F – Quick retrieve!

LR – came up the left side of the holding blind, looped deep and turned back to get his bird.

MR – Left of the line, he was quickly handled to the bird.

RR – Quick work to the bird.

He moved to the honor box.

Handle 73. FC-AFC GUNSTOCK’S WIN CHESTER, “Chester,” YLM, Danny Farmer

Chester and Danny came to the line at 3:14 pm

F – Good bird!

LR – Swam right to his bird.

MR – Came up from the water on the backside of the point and grabbed his bird.

RR – Extensive hunt in the mound area, Chester looks back to the handler, and is handled to this bird.

He moved to the honor box.

No-Bird 72. FC CALIE’S ARCHIBALD, “Archie,” BLM, Jim Beck

 Archie and Jim came to the line at 3:11 pm and had a No-Bird ... they will be back in 5 ...

No-Bird Rerun 62. FC-AFC GIDDY UP GO II, “Giddy,” BLF, Jason Baker

Giddy and Jason came back to the line at 2:49 pm

F – Extended hunt for the flyer, but she got it.

LR – Out to the area of the fall, but the bird drifted...

Dog will Re-run at the end.

Handle 71. FC-AFC TUCQUAN’S BEAUTY BEHIND THE MADNESS, “Bella,” BLF, Hunter Street

Bella and Hunter came to the line at 2:37 pm

F – Super nice mark!

LR – Bella took the channel to the area, gets her bird and returns the long way around.

MR – Came across the channel, she drove up right to come around and onto the bird.

RR – Line took her left of the desired approach, she was handled to this bird.

She moved to the honor box.

70. FC-AFC SHE SELLS SEASHELLS BY THE SEASIDE, “Shelly,” BLF, Al Arthur

Shelly and Al came to the line at 2:20 pm

F – Got her Flyer quickly

LR – Up under the arc and turned quickly to her bird.

RR – Hunted just below the mound and then a quick hunt to the right of the mound before moving left to grab her bird.

MR – Came out wide left behind the holding blind, and drove past the blind deep a few loops, then she headed right to get her bird.

She moved to the honor box.

Workers Party Photos and Scrapbook from the 5th

 

Theres a photographer hiding in there!

69. FC-AFC FREERIDIN RIKKI TIKKI TAVI, “Tavi,” BLF, Marcy Wright

Tavi and Marcy came to the line at 2:05 pm

F – Entered the field and bent left and deep of the gunners. Worked over and in to recover her bird.

LR – Down the dike and she bails into the water heading left towards her bird. Got it!

MR – Tavi came into the area wide right, but quickly corrected to come around for her Middle bird.

RR – Great momentum, barreling out to the area, she turned and worked the area and found her bird.

She moved to the honor box.

66. FC-AFC RAZOR’S BUCKSHOT, “Shooter,” BLM, Ty Rorem

Shooter and Ty came to the line at 1:48 pm

F – A few loops deep and then worked over to his bird.

LR – Wide right, hunted momentarily, then moved left to his bird.

MR – Beautiful job to his bird.

RR – Drove deep right and then a quick recovery to get his bird.

He moved to the honor box.

63. NFC-AFC BAYOU TECHE SWING FOR THE FENCE, “Foxx,” BLM, Lauren Hays

Foxx and Lauren came to the line at 1:34 pm

F – Tapping his feet – Foxx was ready to roll! Nice mark on the Flyer.

LR – Down the dike, through the decoys and over to the bird.

MR – Off the island and over to the point with the bird. Very good.

RR – Approaching the area from wide right, looped deep and right, but he recovered and moves into locate his bird.

He moved to the honor box.

No-Bird 62. FC-AFC GIDDY UP GO II, “Giddy,” BLF, Jason Baker

Giddy and Jason came to the line at 1:30 pm and had a No-Bird on their Flyer ... they will be back after 5 ...

Handle 61. FC PVS FRANK THE TANK, “Frank,” BLM, Craig Crook

Frank and Craig came to the line at 1:15 pm

F – Quick hunt to the bird.

LR – Loop and a scoop for a job well done!

MR – Came up behind the holding blind, driving deep, a quick whistle and he was handled to the bird.

RR – Wide left line out, turned right and found his bird nicely.

He moved to the honor box.

Rerun Handle 55. FC-AFC RAZOR’S PRICELESS CUTTING EDGE, “Allie,” BLF, Hunter Street

Allie and Hunter came to the line at 12:58 am

F – Right to the bird.

LR – Right to her bird again!

MR – Came in the backside of the holding blinds, driving deep and needed to be handled to this bird.

RR – Came out going left of the bird, moved right to the mound with a  loop right of the bird and then over to the bird.

She moved to the honor box.

Pick-up 60. FC RENO HIGHTOWER, “Reno,” BLM, Alex Drent

Reno and Alex came to the line at 12:41 pm

F – Hunt to the right of the bird, multiple passes and then he was on it.

LR – Came in under the arc, ran right and then back along the shoreline to scoop up his bird.

RR – Just below the mound he arrived and then splashed back into the channel. Came back around running between the mounds, up to the top of the mound and back down the rear of the mound to hunt right and eventually worked it out.

MR – Over ran the area ... Dog was picked up 

Handle 58. FC-AFC RMR’S WON’T BE STUMPED, “Mugs,” BLM, Kenny Trott

Mugs and Kenny came to the line at 12:27 pm

F – Nice job to his flyer!

LR – Bent in towards the bird, but he just missed it and got up by the holding blind. Looped over and got his bird.

RR – Wide left line out, a bit of a hunt, but he located the bird.

MR – Under the arc on a nice line, got deep and had a quick handle to the bird.

He moved to the honor box.

Rerun 52. FC BAYOU-STAR SNOW MOON, “Luna,” BLF, Danny Farmer

Luna and Danny came back to the line at 12:15 pm

F – Stepped on it!

LR – In from the right and scooped up her bird.

MR – Good line to the area, just a little short and around the back with a splash, then she was back up and onto her bird.

RR – Around the back and between the mounds, hunted right but worked her way to the bird and got it!

She moved to the honor box.

Rerun 51. FC BEN’S POPPY LEE, “Poppy,” BLF, Jim Beck

Poppy and Jim came back to the line at 12:00 pm

F – Good Job!

LR – A quick drag back circle, then she was on the bird.

MR – Right to her bird.

RR – Quick work to get her bird. Nice!

She moved to the honor box.

57. FC-AFC SEASIDE’S ISSHEIT, “Zoey,” BLF, Ty Rorem

Zoey and Ty came to the line at 11:43 am

F – Very Nice.

LR – Down the dike and into the channel, left on the bank and to the bird.

MR – Nice job!

RR – Good line out, running left along the base of the mound. She moved along the backside to the top of the mound and found her bird.

She moved to the honor box.

No-Bird 55. FC-AFC RAZOR’S PRICELESS CUTTING EDGE, “Allie,” BLF, Hunter Street

Allie and Hunter came to the line at 11:38 am and had a No-Bird ... they will be back after 5 ...

UpClose Photography

A huge thank you to our Official Photographer Mark Atwater – UpClose Photography! His photos are always breathtaking, and he captures these National Events beautifully every time! The 2023 National Open is no exception and even though Mark is still on the mend, he is doing a wonderful job photographing this historical event!

Please tell him THANK YOU if you get a chance, and visit his website to order portraits and view his work. Upclosephoto.com/

**Stay Tuned for an Event Special coming for ordering photos!**

Thanks Mark!

Enjoy these gorgeous photos taken by Mark at this event ...

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Pick-up 54. FC-AFC BULLET’S ORDAINED DEVIL DODGER, “Deacon,” BLM, Tim Milligan

Deacon and Tim came to the line at 11:12 am

F – Very Nice

LR – Through the second channel Deacon hit the shoreline and turned to grab his bird.

RR – Came into the area right and ran deep, splashed through the channel behind the mound, made a few passes, but wasn't finding it, handler helped out but the dog was picked up.

Break 53. FC-AFC HOCKLEY CREEK’S SWITCH HITTER, “Mickey,” BLM, Robby Bickley

Mickey and Robby came to the line at 11:09 am

Dog Broke after the Flyer was shot ...

No-Bird 52. FC BAYOU-STAR SNOW MOON, “Luna,” BLF, Danny Farmer

Luna and Danny came to the line at 11:05 am and had a No-Bird on the Flyer... they will be back after 5 ...

No-Bird 51. FC BEN’S POPPY LEE, “Poppy,” BLF, Jim Beck

Poppy and Jim came to the line at 11:01 am and had a No-Bird on the Flyer ... they will be back after 5...

50. FC-AFC HEARTBEAT’S GEORGIA PEANUT, “Peanut,” BLF, Andrew Curtis

Peanut and Andrew came to the line at 10:50 am

F – Perfect line, right to the bird.

LR – Ran down to the channel with a nice jump in, swam over and got her bird.

MR – Very nice!

RR – Arrived right around the back with a splash, she worked her way to the bird for a very good mark. Well done.

She moved to the honor box.

Rerun 45. FC-AFC FLAWLESS EXECUTION - FLEX, “Flex,” BLM, Johnny Armstrong

Flex and Johnny came back to the line at 10:37 am

F – Under the arc. A few loops and he has his bird.

LR – Right to the bird.

MR – Nice line out going under the arc, tight hunt between the holding blind and bird

RR – Out just right of the blind and went right to the bird.

He moved to the honor box.

Rerun 44. FC-AFC DOCTOR CABERNET JUST IN CASE, “Doc,” BLM, Al Arthur

Doc and Al came back to the line at 10:24 am

F – Very nice mark!

LR – Down the channel and grabbed his bird.

RR –  Came in right, a splash left and he had his bird.

MR – Very nice!

He moved to the honor box. 

49. FC-AFC TRUMARC’S WEST POINT, “Army,” BLM, Sylvia McClure

Army and Sylvia came to the line at 10:13 am

F – Out under the arc for a loop and to the bird

LR – Quick work of this bird!

MR – Beautiful line out, he just missed the bird! Got a little deep, and had a quick hunt to find the bird.

RR – Nice line to the area, a quick loop deep and he got his bird.

He moved to the honor box.

Rerun Handle 41. FC-AFC HIGH DESERT MORNING, “Glory,” BLF, Kenny Trott

Glory and Kenny came back to the line at 9:56 am

F – Hunted left and a couple loops deep but she got her bird.

LR – Went out wide left and was handled to this bird.

RR – Wide left line and then deep, but came back to the area for the bird.

MR – Glory ended up deep and hunted her way back to the bird.

She moved to the honor box.

48. FC OUTBACK’S RISING STAR, “Champ,” BLM, Steve Yozamp

Champ and Steve came to the line at 9:42 am

F – Nicely to his bird.

LR – Nice line to this bird, out under the arc up onto land and then over to his bird.

MR – Wide right and deep, looping left and then in the water to the bird.

RR – Nice line to the bird, a few loops and he has it!

He moved to the honor box.

Handle 47. FC-AFC BAYOU TECHE PAINT THE BLACK, “Madduxx,” BLM, Craig Crook

Madduxx and Craig came to the line at 9:21 am

F – Very good!

LR – Out by the blind and over to his bird.

MR – Drove past the bird and into the channel deep, had to be handled to this bird.

RR – Good line out, but veered left and deep, worked his way back in and to the bird.

He moved to the honor box.

No-Bird 45. FC-AFC FLAWLESS EXECUTION - FLEX, “Flex,” BLM, Johnny Armstrong

 Flex and Johnny came to the line and had a No-Bird on the Flyer ... they will be back after 5 ...

No-Bird 44. FC-AFC DOCTOR CABERNET JUST IN CASE, “Doc,” BLM, Al Arthur

Doc and Al came to the line and had a No-Bird on the Flyer ... they will be back after 5 ...

Pick-up 42. FC FLYWAY’S THE SAY HEY KID QA2, “Willie,” BLM, Luann Pleasant

Willie and Luann came to the line at 8:53 am

F – Right to his bird.

LR – Wide left line out took him behind the guns, took a couple loops around and located his bird.

MR – Wide left line, had an extended hunt, but he got his bird.

RR – Wide right line, was handled and then helped to the bird. Dog is picked up.

He moved to the honor box.

No-Bird 41. FC-AFC HIGH DESERT MORNING, “Glory,” BLF, Kenny Trott

Glory and Kenny came to the line at 8:51 am and had a No-Bird on the Flyer...they will be back after 5 ...

Pick-up 40. FC BLACKFOOT’S SITTIN’ ON THE DOCK OF THE BAY, “Otis,” YLM, Clint Avant

Otis and Clint came to the line at 8:33 am

F – Good job!

MR – Got the bird!

LR – He knew right where it was and got his bird.

RR – Otis was helped out to this bird. Dog is picked up.

He will honor on lead.

PRTA Announcement

Thank you to our members who helped to organize our trials to generate funds we can return to the game! And a big thank you to our Sponsors for their support!

PRTA has awarded the 2023 Land Grants to the following:

• Wisconsin Amateur Field Trial Club
• Oregon Retriever Trial Club
• Idaho Retriever Club
• River King Retriever Club
• Steve Ferguson Memorial Retriever Grounds

**Announcement**

After Dog 47, Handlers who haven't been to the line will have a 5 minute viewing of the test.

There will be a gun change after #54. 

39. SNEAK ATTACK FOR A HOSTILE TAKEOVER QA2, “Raider,” BLM, Ty Rorem

Raider and Ty came to the line at 8:12 am

F – Nice mark.

LR – Raider got his bird!

RR – Tight hunt and then he was on to his bird.

MR – Got the bird!

He moved to the honor box.

Rerun 35. FC MEADOW WOODS WHISPERING WILLOW, “Willow,” YLF, Danny Farmer

Willow and Danny came back to the line at 7:58 am

F – Nice Job!

LR – Around the back of the gunners and onto the bird.

MR – Got it!

RR – Nice bird!

He moved to the honor box.

Rerun 31. FC DAYS END BOY NAME SUE QA2, “Sue,” BLM, Andrew Curtis

Sue and Andrew came back to the line at 7:45 am

F – Got the bird.

LR – He got his bird without much trouble again.

MR – Swam to the backside of the point and was out of the water to scoop up the bird.

RR – Right to the bird and got it.

He moved to the honor box.

5th Series Test Dog – Day 2

FC-AFC Joe Panik, “Josey” LF
Owner: Missy Bell, Novato, CA
Handler: Missy Bell

The single test dog to the line for the 2nd day of the 5th Series was Josie with handler Missy Bell.
Josey and Missy came to the line at 7:16 am

F – Right to the bird

LR – A tight hunt and she got it.

MR – Swam around the land area with the bird on it, but then she was up and out and she located her bird.

RR – Out and back in with the bird.

She moved to the honor box upon return of her last bird.

Good Morning!

 Good Morning Everyone and Welcome to day #5 of the 2023 National Retriever Championship! 

This morning we are finishing up the 5th Series, and then we will be moving on to the 6th!

This morning it is a brisk 45 degrees and drizzling. The rain should be stopping soon, and the high temperature will climb up to about 56 degrees this afternoon, with a very slight breeze at most. There is a fog threatening on the perimeter, hopefully it stays at bay!

Good Luck to all of the teams running Today!

5th Series – End of Day

**Our last running dog for today was dog #35. Willow and Danny had a No-Bird and the day ended at 3:52 pm**

We will return to complete the 5th Series tomorrow morning. 

They will run 1 single test dog in the morning at 7:15 am.

Dog #31 will run directly after the test dog, then #35, then back to regular running order.

Any further Instructions will be posted on the blog as soon as we have them.

 Have a great night Everyone! Hope to see you at the Worker's Party, it starts at 5:30 pm!

No-Bird 35. FC MEADOW WOODS WHISPERING WILLOW, “Willow,” YLF, Danny Farmer

Willow and Danny came to the line at 3:48 pm and had a No-Bird on the Flyer. They will run tomorrow after #31 in the morning.

3:52 pm Bye Dog

 

34. FC SEASIDE’S GOT THAT ITCH AGAIN, “Ivy,” BLF, Craig Crook

Ivy and Craig came to the line at 3:32 pm

F – A few loops and Ivy has her bird.

LR – Very good mark!

MR – Stepped on it!

RR – Significant hunt deep, but she worked it out and got her bird.

She moved to the honor box.

**ANNOUNCEMENT**

Dog #35 will be our last running dog of the day.

Dog #31 will start in the morning, with a single test dog running beforehand at 7:15 am.

Handle 33. FC RAIN’S BASES LOADED, GRAND SLAM, “Slam,” BLM, Jim Beck

Slam and Jim came to the line at 3:13 pm

F – Looped deep and then got his bird.

LR – Wide right and deep, then circled back, came in and entered the water to get his bird.

RR – Wide left line, drove deep and then came up right of the mound, hunted the mound and then worked over to the left side of the mound and found his bird.

MR – Ran just inside the area of the bird, the went on driving deep, when he got a whistle and was handled to the bird.

He moved to the honor box.

32. FC H FORD 11, “Deuce,” BLM, Alex Drent

Deuce and Alex came to the line at 2:57 pm

F – Tight loops around the area of the fall and Deuce had his long flyer

LR – Deep of the mark but he pulled it out!

MR – Looked left and then came in right towards the fall area, worked his way to the bird.

RR – Went deep, came back around and in to scoop up his bird.

He moved to the honor box.

No-Bird 31. FC DAYS END BOY NAME SUE QA2, “Sue,” BLM, Andrew Curtis

Sue and Andrew came to the line and had a No-Bird on the Flyer ... they will be back after 5 ...

30. NAFC-FC HOLLAND CLIFFS BLADE A FINE LINE, “Dozer,” BLM, Alvin Hatcher

Dozer and Alvin came to the line at 2:39 pm

F – Quick work on this mark to get his bird.

LR – Touched the shore between the bird and the holding blind and then right over to the bird.

MR – In the water and then out by the holding blind, hunted deep and then came back to get his bird.

RR – Drove deep left, hunted and then found the mound and got his bird.

He moved to the honor box.

Rerun 20. FC ZIPLINE’S JAMESON O’GRADY, “Ozzie,” BLM, Hunter Street

Ozzie and Hunter came to the line at 2:24 pm

F – Couple loops and he was on the bird.

LR – Very good!

MR – Down the dike, through the water and to the bird. Perfect.

RR – Nice initial line, but then he drove deep, turned back, made a couple of loops, and he had his bird!

He moved to the honor box.

28. FC-AFC EXECUTION SOUTHERN STYLE - LETHAL, “Lethal,” BLM, Jason Baker

Lethal and Jason came to the line at 1:58 pm

F – Hunted a bit and then he got his bird.

LR – Right to the bird!

MR – Came up the right of the holding blind, made a few circles just deep of the blind then jumped back into the water and got the bird.

RR – Went out and headed right and deep, hunted and then went left to the area and got his bird.

He moved to the honor box.

Bye Dog and then Gun Change at 2:12 pm

26. NFC-CNFC TRULINE’S JUST FLOYD, “Floyd,” YLM, Amie Henninger

Floyd and Amie came to the line at 1:45 pm

F – A quick scoop and he has his bird.

LR – Nice line, drove just deep, a loop and he has his bird.

MR – His line brought him to just in front of the holding blind and then he turned right and went right to the bird.

RR – Wow! Chalk line right to his bird!

He moved to the honor box. 

25. FC-AFC ATLASTA PRAYER, “Faith,” BLF, Bruce Ahlers

Faith and Bruce came to the line at 1:32 pm

F – Good mark!

LR – Came in a little right, turned to grab his bird.

MR – Deep and right for a bit. Back to the area for the bird.

RR – Went out deep, quartered back to the area and located the bird.

She moved to the honor box.

24. FC-AFC JIMAVICHE’S HOLLANDAISE JAMMER, “Jammer,” BLM, Kenny Trott

Jammer and Kenny came to the line at 1:21 pm

F – Nicely to his bird!

LR – Again right to the arc and the the bird.

MR –Nice line, and then dove left into the water and got up behind the gun. Hunted deep and then went right and got his bird.

RR – Nicely to his bird. Good job.

He moved to the honor box.

21. FC BLACK LAGER ELEVEN, “Lager,” BLM, Jerry Patopea

 Lager and Jerry came to the line at 1:08 pm

F – Very good!

LR – Excellent!

MR – Nice job!

RR – Beautiful work all around!

He moved to the honor box.

No-Bird 20. FC ZIPLINE’S JAMESON O’GRADY, “Ozzie,” BLM, Hunter Street

Ozzie and Hunter came to the line and had a No-Bird on the Flyer ... they will be back after 5 ...

Pick-up 19. FC OLD TOWNS ROUGH COUNTRY HAMMER DOWN QA2, “Trucker,” BLM, Al Arthur

Trucker and Al came to the line at 12:50 pm

F – Out to the area, hunted deep and then back in for a quick loop to the bird.

LR – Right to the bird!

MR – Right to his bird again. Very nice!

RR – Out wide right and very deep, handled and then had to be helped to the bird. Dog is picked up.

18. FC 3R’S DRIVE ME TO THE BLUE RIBBON ROAD, “Driver,” BLM, Ty Rorem

Driver and Ty came to the line at 12:31 pm

F – Extended hunt but he returned with the bird.

LR – Nice line out, got to the end of the channel, out for a pass and then back in for the bird.

MR – Good line to the area, a couple little loops and then onto the bird.

RR – Very nice bird.

He moved to the honor box.

17. FC BOURGEOIS’ OUISIE, NOW I’M GETTING MY TURN AT BAT, “George,” BLM, Clint Avant

George and Clint came to the line at 12:17 pm

F – Nice line to the area. Under the arc he had a few loops and he got his bird.

LR – Nice line again, right to his bird.

MR – Into the water, bending behind the holding blind, he hunted deep and left and then over to his bird.

RR – Wide left and then turned right quickly to the area. A quick loop on the mound and then he had his bird.

He moved to the honor box.

**REMINDER** Worker's Party Tonight!

 Don't forget about the Worker's Party Tonight!

The party starts at 5:30 pm

Location: Emerald Valley Golf and Resort

83301 Dale Kuni Road, Creswell, OR

NOTE: The Raffle will be drawn at the Workers Party tonight.

Hope to See You All There!

Rerun 12. FC-AFC BOO’S STRAIGHT LINE IS GOOD IDEA, “Torq,” BLM, Isaac Langerud

Torq and Isaac came to the line at 12:03 pm

F – A couple loops and he was on to the bird.

LR – Quick recovery of this bird.

MR – Very nice!

RR – Bent right and came around the mound to scoop his bird!

He moved to the honor box.

Rerun Handle 11. BENCALIE’S ULTRA VIOLET, “Violet,” BLF, Seth Steenburgen

Violet and Seth came to the line at 11:48 am

F – Came nicely into the area and then hunted deep back of the area to locate her bird.

LR – Beautiful line to her bird!

RR – Drove through the middle retired and hunted deep, but made her way to the bird.

MR – Great line to the bird, but drove too deep and had to be handled back to the bird.

She moved to the honor box.

Handle 16. FC-AFC CREEK ROBBERS SANTA ANA WINDS, “Breeze,” BLF, Andy Kahn

Breeze and Andy came to the line at 11:32 am

F – Straight to the bird, good mark!

LR – Went wide into the water, exited the water and turned hard left to grab her bird.

RR – Dove hard and deep to the left, then circled back and hunted short below the mound and then worked her way to the bird.

MR – Drove to the left of the holding blind, short hunt deep and then started to come in, but was handled to the bird.

He moved to the honor box. 

Rerun 8. FC TYG’s YOURS TRULY HUCK FINN, “Huck,” BLM, Alex Drent

Huck and Alex came back to the line at 11:21 am

F – Short bird, and he was right to it!

LR – Straight to this bird too!

MR – Came in under the arc and then got deep, worked his way right and back in, right to the bird. Nice.

RR – Drove deep to the left, circled back to the right and up onto the mound, had a quick hunt and he got it.

He moved to the honor box.

Handle 14. FC LONEWILLOW’S SOME BEACH, “Cabo,” BLM, Danny Farmer

Cabo and Danny came to the line at 11:06 am

F – Got it!

LR –  Nice line to the bird.

MR – Good line out, got deep and was handled to this bird.

RR – Out of site from our perspective ... but he got the bird and came back in with it.

He moved to the honor box.

13. FC BEAVER CREEK’S MAGIC WHITE LIGHTNING, “Madge,” YLF, Jim Beck

Madge and Jim came to the line at 10:50 am

F – Through the 2 pieces of the channel and then right to her bird.

MR – A little hunt and she got her bird.

LR – Scooted under the brush and grabbed her bird.

RR – Very nice line to the area and she was back in with her bird in good time.

She moved to the honor box.

No-Bird 12. FC-AFC BOO’S STRAIGHT LINE IS GOOD IDEA, “Torq,” BLM, Isaac Langerud

Torq and Isaac came to the line and had a No-Bird on the Flyer ... they will be back after 5 ...

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