Went back to the pintail spot hoping to shoot better but didn't. Had a chance to get the new pintail limit (3) but missed several and was lucky to get 2. Also missed my only shot at a mallard. Widgeon were decoying well so I took it out on them, and even got a banded one (on the left). I typically shoot a banded mallard about every other year or so, I think this is the first widgeon. The last duck of the day was the 2nd pintail, and he sailed out into the lake about 500 yards I thought I hit him pretty good but he lit like he was ok. I watched him for about 10 minutes then decided to go paddle after him. Maybe he would just jump out of range but I had to find out. I carry a few rounds of TSS turkey loads for special occasions, and this was one of them, if I got close enough he was gonna get one. When I got within 100 yards he was actually not looking well, so that was a good sign. Soon as I hit 40 yards I finished him off, so the day ended on a positive note.
This spot is a long drive, and a 40 minute paddle each way, tough for an old guy, damn I'm sore today.