Scott Linden's Upland Nation - Season 1 - Episode 39 - Better bird shooting with a better shot pattern

In the days of silk fly lines, English fly anglers would utter “God save the queen,” before setting the hook. This gave the trout time to take the fly in his mouth and turn, setting the hook himself rather than the angler pulling it away too soon. I’m convinced it’s good advice for bird hunters too, for a slightly different reason. Here are two easy ways to put the odds in your favor … and keep your bird dog happy.