Here Turkey Turkey!
Wanted to throw out a promo for Free Shipping on the String Tracker since Turkey chasing season is here or almost here for most of us!
Use PROMO CODE: turkey2017 at check out for free shipping in the USA. Have a great season and shoot straight. God Bless
Chad Orde
https://www.driftertraditionalarchery.com/collections/hunting-gear
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For those that don't have / use one...... they are pretty awesome! I can't imagine you will not be satisfied with looks / workmanship / working ability.
Chuck
Here are my boys playing with one on there little bow.
This is Eli he is 4 His big bro is Olen but he is in love with his Compound right now. He is Mr More Power loves to shoot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UN9itMa-cHQ
https://youtu.be/aa7WTLHNcng
Kids man you have to love them!
Looks to spool out easily...I would be concerned for my camper with a guy with a small bow casting an arrow that far. What weight line was he using?
QuoteOriginally posted by Roadkill:
Looks to spool out easily...I would be concerned for my camper with a guy with a small bow casting an arrow that far. What weight line was he using?
Roadkill,
That was 17lbs line. Yea that arrow made me real nervous too we moved after that shot>>>>> LOL
Why two line weights? When would you use one over the other?
I can't imagine turkey hunting without a string tracker, and Chad's tracker unit makes it stylish as well!!!!!
Bisch
Those are super-nice looking units! May have to invest in one soon.
I have one. Chad spares no expense when it comes to making these. They're top shelf!!
QuoteOriginally posted by Pete McMiller:
Why two line weights? When would you use one over the other?
Oh its just a matter of what you think you need some guys like the 30 lbs for brushy areas with real abrasive bark etc. I do like the way the 30 comes off the spool too. The 17 lbs you get almost twice as much line which is real nice.
Chad,
I have one of your string trackers and the 17 lb. spool. I've killed two turkeys with it that were very close and didn't go far. There has probably been 200 yards or more pulled out of the spool but it still feels tacky. It has enough resistance that I would not shoot it at an animal farther than 5 or maybe 10 yards because of the drag on the arrow. Not sure if it is just this spool or not. I assumed the 30 lb. line would be worse yet but was interested when you said you liked the way the 30 lb. line comes off. Does it come off the spool easier? If so I'll order one and give the 30 lb. a try.
Thanks Chad. I did order the string tracker and 30# earlier today after some research. Looking forward to playing around with it before my turkey season starts.
QuoteOriginally posted by Flingblade:
Chad,
I have one of your string trackers and the 17 lb. spool. I've killed two turkeys with it that were very close and didn't go far. There has probably been 200 yards or more pulled out of the spool but it still feels tacky. It has enough resistance that I would not shoot it at an animal farther than 5 or maybe 10 yards because of the drag on the arrow. Not sure if it is just this spool or not. I assumed the 30 lb. line would be worse yet but was interested when you said you liked the way the 30 lb. line comes off. Does it come off the spool easier? If so I'll order one and give the 30 lb. a try.
Gary,
The spool should be shot out i the middle. Here is what I do.
1. Pull out by hand 5-10 arm lengths
2. Take a shot or two at 10-20 yards with 17 lbs (1 only with the 30 lbs)
3. Done the middle of the spool should have a gap a little bigger then a straw.
I have shot deer and turkey out to 22 yards with mine with no ill effect. I have shot on the range out to 40 yards. The 30 lbs is larger diameter so it comes off the spool easier.
Happy Hunting stop by and lets do some shooting Gary. We could get the kayaks out for the Hendrickson hatch in a couple weeks too!
Chad
Ok Chad, thanks for the tips. I can't remember for sure but I think this spool may have got wet one time when I got caught in the rain and then dried out. Have you had any experience with the spools once they get wet? Seems the first spool of 17 lb. I had came out easier. I'm going to order a spool of the 30 and give that a try anyway.
I'll be in touch with you soon for shooting the 3d course in Hesperia and maybe we can get out on the PM again before turkey season. I bought a safety flag for my yak so I'm ready for the big lake too!
Chad, are you gonna have any black ones in the near future?
Chad, are you gonna have any black ones in the near future?
QuoteOriginally posted by KyRidgeRunner:
Chad, are you gonna have any black ones in the near future?
Need to make some up, probably a month out though. I'm trying to launch a new larger scale project and it's been taking a ton of time and resources.
Just placed my order. Wish I would have seen the promo code first.
Hey Chad a bunch of us we discussing these, my question is can you run one of these with a bow quiver on?
QuoteOriginally posted by Biggamefish:
Hey Chad a bunch of us we discussing these, my question is can you run one of these with a bow quiver on?
Yes sir loads of guys do it me included just depends on the bow the best place to put it. Most of the time I run it on the opposite side of the bow just above the shooting window or just below the grip. Works great for me
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Chad,
How do you connect the string to wood arrows? Is there an adapter for that?
QuoteOriginally posted by longbow fanatic 1:
Chad,
How to you connect the string to wood arrows? Is there an adapter for that?
1. If there is any taper left behind the broadhead tie a couple half hitches on the taper.
2. File a small notch (violate one ring) and cinch up a couple half hitches on it or a cinch knot.
3. Single wrap of electrical tape and tie on it right behind the broadhead.
4. Stick on velcro thin strip right behind the broad head and tie on it the hook or loop side works. I like the loop side.
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So your tying the tracker line directly over the velcro instead of in front of the velcro and behind the broad head, right?
QuoteOriginally posted by longbow fanatic 1:
So your tying the tracker line directly over the velcro instead of in front of the velcro and behind the broad head, right?
Yes sir direct to the velcro