Any pipe smokers on here?
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MagicLantern
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Going FAC Air this evening, with new pipe. Currently loaded with .25 Hades and Erinmore Mix respectively, Black Cherry in reserve.
MagicLantern
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I thought twice before posting because the last thing I'd want to do is take this thread off topic....anyway, it's 17HMR this evening and something else as well as the pipe.
I’ve never smoked but have always fancied giving a pipe a try. I always was fascinated by the pipes a friends dad smoked when I was a boy. 50 now and thinking it could be time to try for myself. Any recommendations ref filter or no filter and if so type of filter. Been looking at the Parkers jockey club pipe but I’m open to advice please.
MagicLantern
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I'm a late starter, figuring what the hell, why not, I'll be dead before it kills me. I have several pipes with a 9mm filter. I use McGaheys in Topsham for my select tobacco of Black Cherry and Rum and Maple.
As you can see from my posts on this thread, I enjoy a quiet evening out with the dog, rifle and pipe.
I'd go as far as to say the smell confuses quarry more than alerts them. The last few foxes I've dropped were unaware I was there, 50m away. Maybe it masks the scent of me, the quad and the aroma of a Labrador's sweaty ballbag.
A filtered pipe is a good place to start. I prefer a 9 mm over a 6 mm but that's just what I've got used to.
While you're getting the hang of it, and it takes some practice, an unfiltered pipe will be hotter and more bitey than one with a carbon filter.
It is a learning curve. A pipe that appeals visually might not suit you in practice. I like full bent pipes because I find the straighter ones put a strain on my teeth.
I'd say start with a half-bent filtered pipe made with good briar. Don't buy a cheap "beginners" pipe. Rattrays, Chacom or Savinelli are good places to start. I'd also go for a pipe with a smallish, shallowish bowl to start with because they're easier to pack correctly, which is the first knack you have to acquire. And start with a fairly neutral tobacco that isn't too strong or heavily top-dressed with artificial flavouring. Gawith Hoggarth make the best tobacco IMO. GH Black and Brown is cool and smooth with a mild but very pleasant biscuity taste. Century Black Cordial is a good one to start with as well. It smells like something your Grandad would have smoked but isn't too strong. Generally the American blends are mild an easy-going. Dutch blends tend to have more virginia in them and are slighter hotter and sweeter. GH's Kendal blends are also good and have a unique hay-like note to them. Avoid strong twists and plugs to start with. They will put you off.
My favourite is GH Coffee and Caramel. When you open the pack it has a scent like Christmas pudding and it's a smooth, warm lovely tasting medium strength smoke.
In your part of the world UK Tobaccos at Colwyn Bay have an excellent selection and a good stock of pipes, or there's the Bear Shop in Cardiff.
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What is this “Labrador Sweaty Ball Bag” brand of shag tobacco you speak of?
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Rake Aboot
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Re-stocked yesterday so had a bowl of a blend called “enigma” last night. Bloody lovely
Never shot the fox I was after though.
Never shot the fox I was after though.
Wilsons of Sharrow? Think I've tried that. It was good.
Rake Aboot
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I think so , tbh I go into the pipe shop in Leith and smell a few then buy lots of small portions 
Got a few to try
Got a few to try
Yes I often buy 25 gr packs of new stuff to try. I find it takes a few smokes of a new blend on the same pipe before you get the true flavour of it.
Wilsons is good tobacco. I think Majestic was my favourite.
My local tobacconist will be TH Dalling in Aye when I move to my new place. They've just started selling Wilsons full range as well as Gawiths so I should be spoilt for choice. Great little shop if you're ever over that way. All dark and polished wood with that proper old fashioned tobacconist smell about it.
Wilsons is good tobacco. I think Majestic was my favourite.
My local tobacconist will be TH Dalling in Aye when I move to my new place. They've just started selling Wilsons full range as well as Gawiths so I should be spoilt for choice. Great little shop if you're ever over that way. All dark and polished wood with that proper old fashioned tobacconist smell about it.
Rake Aboot
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If I’m ever over that way you can take me there lol.
I met a younger Danish bloke over here for the shooting in a pub on Lauder once who gave me a pouch tobacco for putting in your mouth under your lip. That was a bit different , I’d like to buy a ton but cannae find them anywhere.
I met a younger Danish bloke over here for the shooting in a pub on Lauder once who gave me a pouch tobacco for putting in your mouth under your lip. That was a bit different , I’d like to buy a ton but cannae find them anywhere.
I think They're called chew bags or Snus. Dallings sell them:
And Black Swan Shop in Scarborough:
Chew Bags - Chewing Tobacco - Black Swan Shoppe
Smoke-free and packed with flavour, tobacco chew bags are designed to be convenient, discreet, and satisfying. Explore our range from the best brands.
A lot of them seem to be Swedish. Maybe that's what you tried. Good excuse to get over to Ayr for a pint or a dram and a smoke.
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Rake Aboot
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May just be a plan bud.I think They're called chew bags or Snus. Dallings sell them:
And Black Swan Shop in Scarborough:
Chew Bags - Chewing Tobacco - Black Swan Shoppe
Smoke-free and packed with flavour, tobacco chew bags are designed to be convenient, discreet, and satisfying. Explore our range from the best brands.www.thebackyshop.co.uk
A lot of them seem to be Swedish. Maybe that's what you tried. Good excuse to get over to Ayr for a pint or a dram and a smoke.
Might just fire the caravan in that direction
This 9 mm Chacom arrived the other day. Big heavy pipe. Much bigger than I thought it was going to be. Wondered if it would strain my teeth, but it doesn't. Sits lovely.
Smokes very well indeed. Tried a few tobaccos, settled on good old Ennerdale flake. Wonderful in this pipe and lasts for ages. Great in the evening or on a long drive. I discovered today I can drive from Consett to Carlisle on one bowl with this pipe.
Smokes very well indeed. Tried a few tobaccos, settled on good old Ennerdale flake. Wonderful in this pipe and lasts for ages. Great in the evening or on a long drive. I discovered today I can drive from Consett to Carlisle on one bowl with this pipe.