Post by: Terry Green on November 12, 2019, 04:41:04 PM
Hope is spoken for the month of June for Bear Quest, and the last two weeks in February for the Tradgang TX hunt.
Due to the start time, she will hunt through June 2021 and go on the June 2021 St Judes Auction.
HOPE, right hand....APOLLO - 62 inch - 50@28 - FAITH is the same.
Riser - Stabilized Spalted Maple
Grip - Sapele with Maple accents
Overlays - Leopardwood with Maple accents
2X Carbon - Unidirectional carbon back and belly
Tapered Bamboo cores
Shelf - cut to center
Brace - 7 to 7.75
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THE LIST....
NOVEMBER 2019 - Bisch
DECEMBER 2019 - James Simpson aka SlowBowKing
JANUARY 2020 - Randy Madden
FEBRUARY 2020 - Tradgang TX Hunt
MARCH 2020 - Michael Horstman
APRIL 2020 - Caleb Cornwell
MAY 2020 - Garrett Polk
JUNE 2020 - Bear Quest
JULY 2020 -
AUGUST 2020 - Jimmy Twitchell
SEPTEMBER 2020 -Don Phillip's aka durp
OCTOBER 2020 - Cody Link
NOVEMBER 2020 - David Ogles
DECEMBER 2020 - GCook
JANUARY 2021- Stevem
FEBRUARY 2021 -
MARCH 2021 -
APRIL 2021 -
MAY 2021-
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FAITH
February....John from Island Graphics
April ....Jeff 'topGUN' Waldroup
May....Randy Doyle
June
July
August...James Voyles
September
October....James 'Rock n Bow' Wolffe
November ....Timothy McKinley
DECEMBER....mangonboat Mark Kurdys
January 2021....Dave Hyer
February 2021
March 2021
APRIL 2021
May 2022
Post by: Bisch on November 12, 2019, 04:45:55 PM
The journey begins............
Bisch
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Post by: Bisch on November 12, 2019, 04:48:15 PM
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I think they are gonna work!!!!!
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Post by: Bisch on November 12, 2019, 04:50:12 PM
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Post by: Bisch on November 12, 2019, 04:54:07 PM
I will not be able to hunt with her for a few days, and that’s probably a good thing, as it will give me time to acclimate to the extra weight. Judging from what I have seen so far (only about an hour after unpacking her), I’m excited about getting to hunt with her!
Wish me luck fellas!!!!!!
And so it begins.........
Bisch
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Post by: Terry Green on November 12, 2019, 04:54:19 PM
Post by: ghall80 on November 12, 2019, 05:55:28 PM
I sure do hope you take it out and get it done !!
Good luck !!
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Post by: STICKBENDER98 on November 12, 2019, 07:44:43 PM
Jason
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Post by: Bisch on November 12, 2019, 10:04:44 PM
Hey Bisch nice shootin! Tell us about the bow.
Gimme a day or to for us to get acquainted. Then I’ll come back with more!!!!
Bisch
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Bisch
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Post by: Wudstix on November 13, 2019, 08:11:27 PM
Post by: Bisch on November 13, 2019, 08:20:17 PM
Must not be wood or carbon!!!
Actually, it’s both carbon and aluminum!!!!!
Bisch
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Post by: Bisch on November 13, 2019, 08:27:18 PM
Well, today I went out and shot a couple broadheads. My flight was pretty good with field points, but a bit wonky once I put the 1.5” wide German Kinetics on the end. So I took Hope out to the shop, pulled out the paper tuner, shot a few arrows, and found out why!!!! After a few adjustments everything was doing good, and the broadhead flight straightened out nicely.
So I was sitting on the porch shooting my bag target, and shooting pretty well.
I then got to thinking about hunting with her. I checked the weather, and the wind was out of the SW. That’s a good thing for here at the house!!!
Soooooooooo, I decided I was gonna go for it! I got cleaned up and headed for the stand at the top of the hill.
Gotta go fix supper! Be back in a little while.
Bisch
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Post by: Guss on November 13, 2019, 09:13:02 PM
Post by: Bisch on November 13, 2019, 09:16:50 PM
Anyway, I hiked it up to the top of the hill at about 3:30, and got situated in a permanent enclosed ground blind. I was texting a few friends about hunting with Hope. I wasn’t sitting there 20 minutes when I see a doe come walking in from my left. I got all excited and picked up the bow. As she got closer, I could tell she was a younger doe, so I just eased back into a more comfortable position in my chair to watch her.
Then, just a few minutes later, another doe came in from directly behind me. As soon as I saw her, I knew she was an older doe, and decided I would shoot her if I got a good close shot.
She worked her way around to about 10yds out my right window, was slightly quartered away, and moved her near leg forward! I call that “the dead deer position”!!!
Everything went into auto-pilot after that. Next thing I knew, my arrow smacked her side, and she went to barreling out of there. At about 20yds, her front end went out from under her, and she tumbled over dead at about 30yds.
Total time from shot to dead deer was about 6 seconds!
I love it when a plan comes together. I also love this JT Traditions longbow!!!!!
Anyway, here’s first blood for Hope:
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Entrance hole:
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Exit hole:
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I will be after horns from here on out, but have one place with special permits where I might get to try for another doe too. The plan is to concentrate on the bucks though!
I absolutely love these Hope bows. This is the 3rd time I’ve participated, and all have been good bows, and I have been successful with them all also.
Wish me luck for the next 2 weeks!!!!!
Bisch
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Post by: Soonerlongbow on November 13, 2019, 09:22:13 PM
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Post by: JT Traditional Archery on November 14, 2019, 04:03:33 PM
John @ JT Traditional Archery
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Post by: Bisch on November 15, 2019, 08:12:03 AM
Bisch
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Post by: Bisch on November 15, 2019, 09:56:20 PM
Bisch
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Post by: GCook on November 15, 2019, 10:17:41 PM
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Post by: Bisch on November 16, 2019, 09:09:26 AM
That's a bunch of bales for a . . . uhm . . . fella of your experience.
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Yep, and I skipped hunting this morning because I was feeling it bad!!!!!! Getting old ain’t for the weak of heart!!
Bisch
Post by: GCook on November 16, 2019, 11:49:43 AM
Neither is hunting with a traditional bow!That's a bunch of bales for a . . . uhm . . . fella of your experience.
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Yep, and I skipped hunting this morning because I was feeling it bad!!!!!! Getting old ain’t for the weak of heart!!
Bisch
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on November 16, 2019, 04:18:52 PM
Post by: Bisch on November 16, 2019, 05:05:15 PM
Congrats bisch. That scca the wa at to get it started
What are you drinking today Charlie?
I want some!!! :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
Bisch
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Post by: Bisch on November 17, 2019, 09:52:02 PM
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Post by: Bisch on November 18, 2019, 08:16:24 PM
Bisch
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Post by: Wudstix on November 19, 2019, 11:20:11 AM
Post by: Bisch on November 19, 2019, 08:48:26 PM
Had a close run in with this guy this morning! He came in real calm, then saw the doe on the other side, and that was it! Off they went zigzagging across the pasture and out of sight!!! Went back real early this afternoon and didn’t see much of anything all the way till dark.
I “Hope” he messes up one time before I have to send her in her way to the next guy on the list!!!!
Bisch
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Post by: Possum Head on November 19, 2019, 09:11:55 PM
Post by: Wudstix on November 19, 2019, 10:55:40 PM
Post by: Bisch on November 20, 2019, 08:38:45 AM
Man, I am really liking this bow!!!!
Bisch
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Post by: Bisch on November 20, 2019, 09:15:41 AM
I got some work to do, but I’ll get y’all caught up to date in a little while!!!!
Bisch
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Post by: Crittergetter on November 20, 2019, 09:30:22 AM
Looking forward to the story and more pics!!
Post by: Wudstix on November 20, 2019, 12:52:30 PM
Post by: SlowTurtle on November 20, 2019, 01:05:58 PM
:coffee:
Post by: Bisch on November 20, 2019, 01:40:11 PM
First of all, Wudstix, it’s not the big one I saw yesterday morning, but he’s a good buck, and I’m happy with him, esp since Hope got to play along!!
Anyway, yesterday afternoon, I went to the same stand where I had seen the huge 8 in the morning. I went out real early, just in case he tried to get one over on me by coming in there earlier than normal. Anyway, I went to the blind at 1:00pm.
Man, it was a looooooooooong sit. I never saw a deer till 5 minutes before the end of legal shooting time. And he was just a dinky little 6pt.
That made three hunts in a row in the same stand. I got to thinking maybe it was too much, and decided to go to a different blind this morning.
I got out to the blind about an hour before daylight. I threw out a little hand corn, and tucked into the blind to wait for the woods to wake up.
About 15 minutes before sunrise, I saw the first deer. It came walking down the trial and stopped at the hand corn. It was a nice big doe. I just sat and watched.
As the minutes passed, more deer came in. I bet there was 7 or 8 does and fawns all out in front of me. Then a little dinky 7 point came in. He wasn’t really chasing, but the does would move out of his way whenever he got close.
I was watching them all do their thing, when all of a sudden a few of them picked there heads up fast and looked off to my left. I knew there was probably another deer over there, but could not see what it was.
After a minute or so, I saw him. He was way out in front and to the left of where I was sitting. He had his nose up in the air trying to sniff out a hot doe. I guess there were not any there, because he put his head back down, and turned to walk right towards me.
As he got close, I could see three points on both sides. I decided he was a good 8, and I would shoot him if things worked out.
He kept coming, and as he got closer, all the other deer cleared out of his way.
Eventually, he worked his way to about 10yds, broadside, with his near leg forward. The “Dead Deer Position”!!!!!
I don’t remember much about the shot. Things seem to go into automatic mode once I decide it’s time to draw. I do remember seeing the arrow disappear into the deer very low and right about where I was looking. I felt really good about that!!!!!
After just a few minutes, I could not stand it any more, so I had to go look for my arrow. I had gotten a total passthru, and the arrow was lying on the ground about 5-7yds past where he had been standing. I picked it up, and it looked very good!
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It does not show in the pic, but the arrow was covered in good blood.
I had seen him run and enter some brush about 25yds from the blind. As I started to trail him, I actually got a bit worried that things were not as good as I thought. The blood trail was very scant, and I didn’t find a single drop till after I got into the brush. Then, just small drops every so often.
I came out of that brush after about 15yds to see this:
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Upon inspection, I found that the shot was indeed right where I had been aiming:
Entrance
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Exit
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And here is the buck that Hope got in 2019!!!! It turns out that he is only a 7pt. He is missing a brow tine on one side.
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It’s gonna be real hard to send this bow on to SlowBowKing in a few days. I’m really liking her!!!!
Bisch
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Post by: Nook on November 20, 2019, 02:44:11 PM
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on November 21, 2019, 07:30:40 AM
Congrats bisch. That scca the wa at to get it started
What are you drinking today Charlie?
I want some!!! :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
Bisch
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Lol me too. My new phone guesses at what I'm trying to type and the screen cover messes with the calibration. When I am in a rush things come out jarbled
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on November 21, 2019, 07:38:47 AM
Post by: Bisch on November 21, 2019, 08:54:21 AM
Did it again!!!!!
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More to come in a while!!!
Bisch
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Post by: Alexander Traditional on November 21, 2019, 09:37:36 AM
Post by: Bisch on November 21, 2019, 09:57:52 AM
Man Bisch you are cleaning up! How many tags do you have? :clapper:
Only have one tag left on my license, but am able to hunt a friends ranch that has MLD tags too!!!!
Bisch
Post by: GCook on November 21, 2019, 10:01:41 AM
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Post by: Bisch on November 21, 2019, 01:16:24 PM
I went to a stand I haven’t been to all year this morning hoping to get a doe. Like always, I threw a little hand corn in the spots in front of the blind where I wanted to eventually get a deer to stand. Right at first light, I saw the first deer. It was a doe and a fawn. They mulled around for a little while, and then 3-4 more does and fawns came running in.
Then a couple bucks came in, and ran all the does off, chasing them off into the brush. I thought I had missed my opportunity.
Well, a few minutes later, here comes two of the does back. They are working their way in, when I see the bigger buck coming across the opening from a ways out. I know it’s only a matter of time! If he makes it all the way in, he’ll just chase them off again.
Anyway, one of the does then slipped in from my left up close. Like 10yds close!!!
As soon as she turned to a good angle, I drew and let the arrow go.
I kinda lost sight of the arrow, but knew it had hit her. She took off and ran into an open area, and about 125-150yds out, just before getting to the brush again stopped. That was where I watched her topple over.
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Entrance:
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Exit:
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I’m sure glad I saw where she went and fell because the blood trail on this one was non-existent!!! Anyway, the shot was great, and she’s in the cooler now!!!!
Three deer with Hope in 9 days, from 3 different places! I couldn’t have asked for a better turnout. I’m really gonna miss this bow!!!!!
Bisch
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Post by: Wudstix on November 21, 2019, 02:24:42 PM
Post by: SlowBowKing on November 21, 2019, 03:05:02 PM
Seriously though, your lethality is ridiculous...
Post by: GCook on November 21, 2019, 04:47:17 PM
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Post by: JT Traditional Archery on November 21, 2019, 05:20:28 PM
Also thanks for shooting the Apollo and for the feedback on her too!
John
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on November 21, 2019, 06:09:03 PM
Post by: Bvas on November 21, 2019, 09:24:44 PM
How’d ya get the arrow to enter and exit on the same side :dunno: :biglaugh:
Post by: Bisch on November 21, 2019, 11:29:10 PM
Dang you’re on a roll Bisch.
How’d ya get the arrow to enter and exit on the same side :dunno: :biglaugh:
Dangit!!! I know I took a pic of both sides, but now all I have is 2 pics of the same side!!! Sorry about that!!!! Another technological blunder on my part!!!
Bisch
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Post by: Wudstix on November 22, 2019, 10:52:59 AM
Post by: Soonerlongbow on November 22, 2019, 03:27:17 PM
Dang you’re on a roll Bisch.
How’d ya get the arrow to enter and exit on the same side :dunno: :biglaugh:
Dangit!!! I know I took a pic of both sides, but now all I have is 2 pics of the same side!!! Sorry about that!!!! Another technological blunder on my part!!!
Bisch
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:biglaugh:
Never seen the same side, but I have seen a tree stand shot doe that entered from the bottom of the rib cage and exited the top of the opposite shoulder. It was sure wild!
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Post by: SlowBowKing on November 23, 2019, 07:40:49 AM
Bisch, your loading up the mojo on that bow like a pre-paid gift card! Mighty fine hunting!
I sure hope so, because I’m up next! :biglaugh:
Post by: SlowBowKing on November 23, 2019, 07:44:00 AM
:archer2:
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Post by: Wudstix on November 23, 2019, 09:01:55 AM
Post by: Bisch on November 23, 2019, 12:44:40 PM
I know arrow setup is highly-individualized due to form, draw length, etc. However, it might be helpful to know a little about what you found works as far as arrow specs, Bisch. Just trying to prepare!
:archer2:
The arrow I found the best out of what I had was a full length .400 spine Easton Axis Full Metal Jacket shaft, with a 75gr brass insert, and a 150gr point/broadhead.
I have a 29” DL, so draw weight for me is around 53#
Bisch
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Post by: Kopper1013 on November 23, 2019, 02:16:11 PM
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Post by: Bisch on November 25, 2019, 04:50:38 PM
Bisch
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Post by: GCook on November 25, 2019, 06:02:51 PM
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Post by: Bisch on November 26, 2019, 05:38:49 PM
Mr. Green I'll do Feb 2020 if no one has it yet. I'm no where close to the trad archer and killer my friend Bisch is! But we have some pigs who may like to sacrifice themselves for the honor.
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Gary, just look in the first post of this thread to see which months are open, pick one, and indicate here that you’d like to be assigned that month.
And you are a much bigger idiot than your friend Bisch is!!!! :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
Bisch
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Post by: Bisch on November 26, 2019, 06:56:58 PM
Wudstix, I don’t see your name in February. You still want that month, correct?
Bisch
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Post by: SlowBowKing on December 02, 2019, 02:01:28 PM
Post by: Terry Green on December 02, 2019, 05:20:53 PM
I hope I have everyone down that posted.
Great start Bisch...
Now I gotta get RECRUITING....
Post by: Terry Green on December 02, 2019, 06:13:48 PM
3 inch group from close to 25 yards when I backed up into Scott's garage.
Quiet and dead in the hand also....
Post by: Wudstix on December 02, 2019, 06:37:05 PM
Post by: Terry Green on December 02, 2019, 07:12:41 PM
Post by: Wudstix on December 02, 2019, 10:18:04 PM
Post by: Wudstix on December 04, 2019, 10:58:17 AM
:coffee: :archer2: :campfire:
Post by: Gdpolk on December 04, 2019, 08:46:48 PM
Post by: Terry Green on December 05, 2019, 06:59:42 AM
Post by: Gdpolk on December 05, 2019, 07:37:00 AM
Gotcha Garrett
:bigsmyl: :archer2:
Post by: TooManyHobbies on December 05, 2019, 12:48:00 PM
Post by: SlowBowKing on December 07, 2019, 06:49:36 PM
This bow is a shooter! Anybody that’s on the fence about signing up for whatever spots are left, just do it!
Post by: SlowBowKing on December 14, 2019, 03:45:24 PM
I feel really guilty with her not getting any use. I would have never expected all of the crap that’s come up to keep me out of the woods.
Post by: Terry Green on December 14, 2019, 06:04:16 PM
Post by: Soonerlongbow on December 15, 2019, 07:49:31 AM
Thanks so much, for this opportunity. Early March should still be decent weather to traipse around after hogs at Granger, and perhaps Camp Bullis. Trust that I will be able to take the air out of a pig or two..
:coffee: :archer2: :campfire:
Camp Bullis.....
Now that’s a name I haven’t heard in a while!
Post by: JT Traditional Archery on December 15, 2019, 09:52:00 AM
Sorry to hear you have been dealing with the stuff. Life sometimes throws us a curveball. I hope things are going well and just wanted to thank you for signing up and giving your feedback. What a really cool thing Terry and all you Trad gang members have got going for this very worthy cause of Saint Judes!
Bless you all !
John
Post by: Bisch on December 15, 2019, 10:42:34 AM
Good luck during the rest of your time with her!!!!
Bisch
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Post by: Wudstix on December 15, 2019, 11:16:26 AM
Camp Bullis is the lease I can afford. This year got drawn, bought permit for early season and then didn't get out. Hope to do some hog and exotic chasing with the permit I have. Both with my bows, probably Big River 21st Century clone, Kota LB I picked up from PBS Auction and Hope when she gets here in March.
:coffee: :archer2: :campfire:
Post by: SlowBowKing on December 22, 2019, 10:31:50 PM
Post by: SlowBowKing on December 26, 2019, 10:07:54 AM
So this morning I decided to go squirrel hunting. Every day I’ve deer hunted lately there have been tons of squirrels, all very active. Today I go out and—guess what—next to no squirrels. I did stalk up to a big fox squirrel and take one shot. It was a long shot...over 20 yards...and I watched those big yellow fletchings all the way to the spot I was looking. It was one of the best shots I’ve ever made! Unfortunately, that dang squirrel was watching it too, and juked around behind the tree right before it got there. Oh well, it was still a lot of fun. I stumped my way back to the house afterwards. Tomorrow morning’s my last hunt with Hope before I send her on...wish me luck!
Post by: caleb7mm on December 26, 2019, 10:53:19 AM
Post by: SlowBowKing on December 29, 2019, 10:08:03 AM
I shipped her out to Randy on Friday. She should arrive on New Year's Eve. Best of luck with her, sir.
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Taking Hope out for one of a few whitetail hunts. No deer were spotted.
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Took Hope out squirrel hunting a couple of times. The last day I had half a dozen shots, but couldn't connect on any of them. Those tree rats provide a very small target! A shot that would be a quick, ethical kill on a whitetail can easily be a clean miss on them.
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Hope is not only a shooter, she's easy on the eyes as well!
Thanks to Terry for organizing the Hope passaround, and JT Traditions for the bow donation. This is a really great deal, and glad that it will be able to help out a worthy cause after we've had our fun! Good luck to all the other Trad Gangers who are going to be taking out Hope!
Post by: Bisch on December 29, 2019, 11:46:46 AM
Good luck with her Randy!!!!
Bisch
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Post by: Terry Green on December 29, 2019, 03:31:33 PM
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on December 30, 2019, 07:43:51 AM
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Post by: Crittergetter on January 02, 2020, 07:46:22 PM
I finally shut the shop down just before dark and was able to get her stung up.
The card tube was crushed a little in one spot so I was Worried but the bow was safe and sound! I will replace the tube with a 4 inch PVC tube when I ship it to the next person in line.
I was able to get a few shots out of her before it got completely dark. Here are the first 3 shots from only about 10 yrds
Post by: Crittergetter on January 02, 2020, 07:47:52 PM
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Post by: Crittergetter on January 02, 2020, 08:13:25 PM
So here goes!
Craftsmanship is top notch! All glue lines are perfect, fades are perfect, overlays are blended in perfectly! Finish is top shelf as well.
I am Very impressed!
I initially was thinking I wouldnt like the grip but after a few shots that went completely away. Grip is very comfortable and repeatable. A little lower wrist than I personally prefer but it will fit a wide variety of shooters no problem!!
After the first shot I was completely blown away how quite this bow is and how very very little handshock it has. ( no bow is completely shock free I don’t care who’s it is or who says differently)!
The draw cycle is very smooth as well! It felt a little lighter to me than the marked weight and I checked it on my scale and it was a few lbs lighter than as marked but don’t worry about that cause it shoots my fmjs with authority and no slouch in the speed department!!
Now I’ve only shot it about 9-10 times but I will tell you this.... this bow is in the top 4-5 bows I’ve ever shot from any other bowyer as far as over all feel and performance! ( I have shot dozens and dozens of bows from other bowyers because I also do weight reductions and re-finishes)
I was really skeptical at first and honesty didn’t think I would care for it because it is quite a bit different than what I build but I admit I was wrong!! This bow is amazing and I’m sure it can only get better the more time I spend with her!
Just goes to show you that you never stop learning!
My season closes on Sunday And I plan to set my bow aside and hunt with hope the last 2 days of season and I (Hope) she will bring me some much needed mojo!!! I will be posting more as my time with her moves forward!
GREAT BOW!!!!!
Post by: caleb7mm on January 02, 2020, 08:57:55 PM
Post by: SlowBowKing on January 02, 2020, 09:02:07 PM
I agree with all your initial impressions...she’s a sweet little bow! Good luck as you finish out your season—May your blood trails be short and all your drags down hill!
Post by: Bisch on January 02, 2020, 11:20:00 PM
Bisch
Post by: Crittergetter on January 04, 2020, 09:07:29 PM
Tomorrow is the last day and the wind is supposed to be good. Going back to one of my honey holes and try to end the season with a kill.
Same place I doubled on a buck and a doe on the last day of season last year.
:pray: :pray:
Post by: Bisch on January 04, 2020, 09:42:58 PM
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Post by: Crittergetter on January 05, 2020, 08:57:27 PM
I took the time to do some more scouting and took a different route on the way back and found some really good sign that will come into play next year.
I still have my hog/deer hunt in Louisiana in about 2 weeks and I plan to do some more scouting over the next few weeks to try and locate where the deer are feeding and bedding this late in the season and with these dry conditions to better prepare for next year.
It ain’t over!!
Post by: Crittergetter on January 05, 2020, 09:00:15 PM
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on January 06, 2020, 07:43:38 AM
Post by: JT Traditional Archery on January 10, 2020, 07:37:14 PM
Slowbow thank you too and thanks for posting the photos.
You guys are awesome!
John
JT Traditional Archery
Post by: JT Traditional Archery on January 10, 2020, 07:40:59 PM
1-24 thru 1-26. Stop buy and try out some bows or just to say hi. Thus is an awesome event.
Thanks again
John
Post by: Crittergetter on January 10, 2020, 08:42:25 PM
Can’t wait!!
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Post by: JT Traditional Archery on January 12, 2020, 10:51:33 PM
Wow you gotta love this time of year there!
Good to see you got some scouting in and thanks for sharing the pictures.
I’m working on a lefty “Faith” as soon as Kalamazoo show is done.
Take good care
John
Post by: Crittergetter on January 15, 2020, 05:32:59 PM
Post by: Terry Green on January 15, 2020, 06:57:41 PM
And. If you want you can keep her through the 1st week of Feburary....then you can ship her to me. We wont be using her till the 22nd....so as long as she's here by the 20th so I can pack her up that will be fine!
Post by: Terry Green on January 21, 2020, 10:54:36 AM
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Post by: SlowBowKing on January 22, 2020, 09:01:09 PM
King
Post by: Terry Green on January 23, 2020, 07:03:11 AM
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Post by: Crittergetter on February 01, 2020, 08:03:09 PM
Post by: Terry Green on February 01, 2020, 11:25:37 PM
Post by: Terry Green on February 02, 2020, 02:10:02 PM
I sent you a different address to ship Hope to.
Post by: Crittergetter on February 02, 2020, 03:00:49 PM
Thank you
Post by: caleb7mm on February 02, 2020, 10:33:56 PM
Post by: Crittergetter on February 03, 2020, 09:16:09 PM
Didn’t take long till I was in some really good sign.
Post by: Crittergetter on February 03, 2020, 09:18:28 PM
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Post by: Crittergetter on February 03, 2020, 09:24:30 PM
I’ve shot deer, hogs, bear, and elk but this little guy is one of my proudest moments!!
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Post by: Crittergetter on February 03, 2020, 09:36:24 PM
Looking forward to seeing the success of all those yet to try this amazing bow!!
Post by: SlowBowKing on February 03, 2020, 09:39:12 PM
I know nothing about hog hunting, but I get the wallow pics. So what’s up with the tree pictures? Do they rub against them or something?
Post by: caleb7mm on February 03, 2020, 09:40:33 PM
Post by: Petrichor on February 03, 2020, 09:47:02 PM
Post by: Crittergetter on February 03, 2020, 09:54:56 PM
Nice job on the tree rat Randy. Those little jokers are tough to kill with a trad bow!
I know nothing about hog hunting, but I get the wallow pics. So what’s up with the tree pictures? Do they rub against them or something?
Yes sir! They will rub on trees all around a wallow. They especially like cedars and pines. I believe because they get the resin on their skin and it helps keep off tics and other insects. The big rubs like pictured are community rubs where they leave their scent for others to know who’s in the area. Like a scrape.
Post by: JT Traditional Archery on February 03, 2020, 10:26:05 PM
Nice squirrel harvest too!
Thanks for participating
Post by: GCook on February 03, 2020, 10:45:23 PM
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Post by: Bisch on February 03, 2020, 11:43:37 PM
Congrats!
Bisch
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Post by: Terry Green on February 04, 2020, 10:10:47 AM
Nice squirrel pic Randy!
Post by: Alexander Traditional on February 04, 2020, 10:16:23 AM
Haven't heard anything yet Terry I'll send him a pm.
Post by: Crittergetter on February 04, 2020, 01:56:47 PM
Sorry if I missed it Randy or I'm being redundant... but did you get Rick Alexander's address?
Nice squirrel pic Randy!
Yes sir, it will go out tomorrow!
Post by: Terry Green on February 04, 2020, 02:50:53 PM
You can keep her for another week if you can hunt with her again....
Thanks!
Post by: Terry Green on February 05, 2020, 11:09:22 AM
Post by: mangonboat on February 05, 2020, 09:51:34 PM
Just tell me sir....
Post by: Terry Green on February 05, 2020, 09:56:38 PM
Post by: Crittergetter on February 07, 2020, 08:47:03 AM
She will be in the mail today to Rick.
Rick, I will send you the tracking info
Post by: Alexander Traditional on February 07, 2020, 09:02:36 AM
Post by: Terry Green on February 11, 2020, 06:15:32 PM
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Post by: blacktailbob on February 19, 2020, 07:31:13 AM
This the first long bow I ever shot. I draw 30" and it felt smooth all the way out. Although about 10 pounds heavier at my draw than what I'm used to it didn't feel like it was stacking to me. Very comfortable grip to me and I prefer a high grip on my recurves.
Shot some 538 grain arrows through the chrony and got some really decent speed with it. It's 49@28 so I'm guessing I was drawing around 54 lbs. 178/179 fps average ain't bad for any bow at 10 grains pp.
Sadly I won't be able to take her to the woods before my cataract surgery.
Who's up for a date with her March?
Post by: blacktailbob on February 19, 2020, 07:37:05 AM
Post by: JT Traditional Archery on February 19, 2020, 07:48:26 AM
I hope everything with your surgery goes well and pray for a speedy recovery.
Post by: Petrichor on February 19, 2020, 08:22:43 AM
A few shots of Faith.
This the first long bow I ever shot. I draw 30" and it felt smooth all the way out. Although about 10 pounds heavier at my draw than what I'm used to it didn't feel like it was stacking to me. Very comfortable grip to me and I prefer a high grip on my recurves.
Shot some 538 grain arrows through the chrony and got some really decent speed with it. It's 49@28 so I'm guessing I was drawing around 54 lbs. 178/179 fps average ain't bad for any bow at 10 grains pp.
Sadly I won't be able to take her to the woods before my cataract surgery.
Who's up for a date with her March?
What a beaut and good shooting. I got to shoot hope a while back at the hog hunt and she was a good shooter. Faith looks like a rockstar and more my speed with the lefty part.
Funny story.... I was shooting a few of Randy's bows at the hog hunt and got to shoot hope. I guess I didnt realize that this was the bow from this thread. Well I just thought it was his bow shot it and told him I liked that one the most out of the bunch...... he looked at me and said that's not one of mine....whoops.
Post by: blacktailbob on February 19, 2020, 08:31:00 AM
And a beauty at that.
Post by: JT Traditional Archery on February 19, 2020, 12:23:25 PM
Thank you and everyone else on here. This is definitely a win win deal. We all know in the end it’s about the kids. I don’t have any personal experiences like I’m sure many do, but it nearly tears my heart out to think of what these children are having to go through.
So thank you! JT
Post by: Terry Green on February 19, 2020, 04:32:29 PM
Post by: Alexander Traditional on February 19, 2020, 05:57:55 PM
I'm ready to get her bloodied in TX. Hope that is. Got everything ready for her.!!!
Yep got her by the door!
Post by: mangonboat on February 20, 2020, 03:36:03 PM
Post by: blacktailbob on February 25, 2020, 12:16:14 PM
I get cataract surgery in two weeks and certainly won't be shooting bows for a while afterwards.
Post by: mangonboat on February 25, 2020, 12:31:08 PM
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Post by: Wudstix on February 27, 2020, 09:22:55 AM
:coffee: :archer2: :campfire: :thumbsup:
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Post by: Wudstix on February 29, 2020, 04:55:47 PM
:coffee: :archer2: :campfire: :thumbsup:
Post by: Terry Green on February 29, 2020, 08:26:34 PM
Post by: Terry Green on March 03, 2020, 12:25:42 PM
I was toting Hope all week at the TX TUSK HUNT and wanted to add to her legacy. Well, I got only wo shot opportunities and I took them. Cant believe I shot both with 4 blade Zwickeys and didn't mess up on shoulder, ham, or back strap......
Post by: Wudstix on March 03, 2020, 04:13:19 PM
:o
Took Hope out of her sock and am truly impressed, she is a looker. She certainly is the Fenwick flyrod version of longbows, and will be a delight to carry. A GN strap-on quiver with 4-5 arrows will no doubt more than double her weight. The colors are a shade darker than the pics indicate due to sunlight, I'm sure. First impression of the grip is it fits me perfect. The R/D is good on this bow. I'll see if I have anything that will shoot through this bow. Perhaps I have some lighter spine wood arrows tucked away.
:coffee: :archer2: :campfire: :thumbsup:
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:coffee: :archer2: :campfire: :thumbsup:
Post by: Bisch on March 03, 2020, 05:18:49 PM
Bisch
Post by: blacktailbob on March 03, 2020, 05:35:11 PM
I get cataract surgery next week and won't be able to take her to the woods w/o enough practice before April.
Cmon' southpaws. She's quick and sassy! As well as beautiful.
Post by: caleb7mm on March 03, 2020, 08:29:15 PM
Post by: SlowBowKing on March 04, 2020, 04:41:45 PM
Wudstix, best of luck with Hope. She is definitely a sweet little bow.
Post by: Terry Green on March 04, 2020, 05:57:59 PM
It's a really well designed bow that I can't find any negatives about.
Post by: Wudstix on March 04, 2020, 07:38:44 PM
:coffee: :archer2: :campfire: :thumbsup:
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Post by: Wudstix on March 05, 2020, 12:05:31 PM
:coffee: :archer2: :campfire: :thumbsup: :wavey:
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Post by: Wudstix on March 05, 2020, 01:38:58 PM
:archer2:
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Post by: caleb7mm on March 05, 2020, 10:54:30 PM
I hope, pun not intended, that my last statement didn't come out wrong.....I meant to all...the grip is really nice.
:biglaugh: I understood sir
Post by: Wudstix on March 06, 2020, 08:37:19 PM
:coffee: :archer2: :campfire: :thumbsup: :wavey:
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Post by: Wudstix on March 15, 2020, 06:08:19 PM
:coffee: :campfire: :archer2: :thumbsup: :o
Post by: Wudstix on March 16, 2020, 12:08:58 PM
:campfire:
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:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Post by: durp on March 24, 2020, 11:59:53 AM
cougar and grouse are all on the menu...im hopein HOPE aint picky :bigsmyl:
Post by: Wudstix on March 24, 2020, 12:56:50 PM
She does indeed enjoy woodies, I was a bit concerned about the spine, but apparently it was right down the alley. I plan to throw some Beman ICS 400 down range today, but will wipe her down with Holy Water afterwards to cleanse her spirit. Hee-hee
:biglaugh:
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Post by: Wudstix on March 25, 2020, 09:12:22 PM
The next two pics are from different perspectives. Straight on and from the top. I'm sure it was operator error, but I could not get them to stack. Groups were fairly decent, but 1-2" wider than the previous test. So take it for what its worth, from a wood arrow addict testing carbons. I'm sure if I had more suitable arrows the results may have differed.
Post by: Wudstix on March 25, 2020, 09:27:36 PM
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:coffee: :campfire:
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Post by: caleb7mm on April 05, 2020, 03:03:06 PM
Hope arrived safe and sound on 4-1-20. Through all this crazy stuff going on in the world I’m one of the lucky ones to still be working. We’ve been so busy I didn’t get to take her out until today.
I have never been a longbow guy. Ive always wanted to be. But everyone I have ever shot did not like me at all. UNTIL TODAY! This damn thing is a hammer!!!! Super light, no hand shock and quiet.
First group was with very under spined 400’s but still grouped well. After those 5 I grabbed some full length 340 GT trads that have 50gr inserts and 200gr points. A mix of feathers and vanes, all 4” 4 fletch. 10yards on all the groups so far. I’ll go out farther tomorrow.
She shoots like a dream! I’m going to continue to shoot all week. Saturday she will go to the woods in search of Tom. :goldtooth:
Post by: Terry Green on April 05, 2020, 05:13:02 PM
Nice shooting!...I'd say it likes you. :readit:
Post by: JT Traditional Archery on April 05, 2020, 07:46:46 PM
Post by: Bisch on April 05, 2020, 11:03:03 PM
Bisch
Post by: caleb7mm on April 06, 2020, 11:08:04 AM
This thing really is a dream to shoot.
Post by: Wudstix on April 06, 2020, 05:27:01 PM
:campfire:
Post by: JT Traditional Archery on April 06, 2020, 08:43:26 PM
Thanks for the time you spent with her! I’m sure she really enjoyed hanging out with you too!
Post by: Wudstix on April 07, 2020, 01:50:57 AM
:campfire: :campfire:
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Post by: caleb7mm on April 21, 2020, 09:32:40 PM
Anyway.........I have hunted many afternoons and all weekends. I have only had hens within range. But I’ll tell you guys and gals something...I have fallen back in love with stump shooting!
I’m going to try and keep my brain focused tomorrow. Going back to a spot where I had 1 gobbling on the limb Sunday morning. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🦃🦃
Post by: Wudstix on April 21, 2020, 10:54:07 PM
:campfire:
Post by: JT Traditional Archery on April 21, 2020, 10:58:20 PM
Thanks for keeping us updated
Post by: caleb7mm on April 22, 2020, 09:00:05 PM
Roosted a good one I’ve been playing with for the last week tonight.
Hopefully the weather holds off long enough in the AM I can get him right after fly down. He’s in a PERFECT spot. I will be able to walk in the creek all the way to him. And he flew up ALONE!!
My biggest Osceola was with a bear grizzly in 2004. This guy will be my biggest eastern if I can get him within range. 🤞🏻
Post by: Bisch on April 22, 2020, 10:36:27 PM
Bisch
Post by: Wudstix on April 24, 2020, 01:03:33 AM
:campfire:
Post by: caleb7mm on April 25, 2020, 09:11:59 PM
I’m on call next week and won’t be able to hunt. 👎🏻
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Post by: JT Traditional Archery on May 06, 2020, 05:01:11 PM
Good luck hunting Randy!
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Post by: JT Traditional Archery on May 20, 2020, 10:20:56 PM
Thanks for the update Randy
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:coffee: :campfire:
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:coffee: :campfire:
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along ways it was looking a needle in a haystack. The landowner saw me and came down to see what was going on and offered to help. We came across 2 fawns in the tall grass before I heard him holler "here he is". It was a great relief! It was then I realized my camera was at home next to the computer! I' post another back yard picture of the bird and "faith."
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Over the last few seasons I have let a lot of bucks like this one walk by trying to shoot my nemesis the giant mule deer with traditional gear. It's not about how many inches or giant horns on the wall but more about out smarting a old wise buck. Having Hope in my hand shooting this buck will always remind me on how this buck is a true trophy.
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Bisch
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Post by: JT Traditional Archery on September 11, 2020, 08:25:36 PM
I can't wait to hear of their next adventures!
JT
JT Traditional Archery
Post by: Rock 'N Bow on September 23, 2020, 05:20:01 PM
After my initial looking over of the bow, I thought it was time to string it up and take it outside. A grabbed a Day Six .400 arrow and took a few preliminary shots.
A few minutes in to shooting and the arrow was going where I was looking. I'm confident this bow will perform well when I take it hunting for whitetails.
Post by: Fishinglink on September 27, 2020, 08:10:14 PM
Thanks everyone! Thank you very much for participating in this event for the children at Saint Jude's ! This is definitely a win win for everyone. The stories and the pictures of the adventures are spectacular! If anyone needs anything for Miss Faith or Hope please don't hesitate to let me know.
I can't wait to hear of their next adventures!
JT
JT Traditional Archery
You and I may have to get together for a day hunt when hope is here in GR for October. Been so busy since the Kalamazoo show when we talked that I haven’t had a chance to take you up on your invite to the shop.
Post by: JT Traditional Archery on September 27, 2020, 10:26:44 PM
Thanks for signing up too
Post by: durp on September 30, 2020, 08:15:53 PM
As far as the bow she's awsome...the only thing I can add to what others have said is the grip is perfect for my aging hands...the heel is the best I've had the pleasure to shoot.
Shot a few shafts through the crony and was impressed with the findings
Hope...560gn arrow at 168-170 fps...she's a 50lber
Mine...550gn arrow at 172-174 fps...its 54lbs @ 28
Thanks again to JT for do this for the kids!!!
Post by: Over&Under on September 30, 2020, 08:25:22 PM
Doesn’t surprise me...I’ve seen him shoot :archer2:
Well done Don!
Some nice fletchings for next springs bear hunt 👍🏽
Post by: Bisch on October 01, 2020, 10:39:10 AM
Bisch
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Post by: SlowBowKing on October 01, 2020, 08:52:13 PM
Hope is a shooter!
Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on October 07, 2020, 11:54:03 PM
Thanks again John....
,,,Sam,,,
Post by: GCook on October 08, 2020, 09:17:10 AM
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Post by: Otis55 on October 11, 2020, 10:21:51 PM
Post by: Rock 'N Bow on October 21, 2020, 09:15:22 AM
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Post by: Skates 2 on October 27, 2020, 10:52:51 AM
Post by: GCook on October 27, 2020, 11:26:18 AM
Post by: Otis55 on October 29, 2020, 07:18:10 AM
David
Post by: chinook907 on October 29, 2020, 11:47:24 AM
Likely get out Sunday for snowshoe hares with a beagle and my little boy. Hoping to get into some ptarmigan as well as some other bunny trips this month.
Post by: Otis55 on October 31, 2020, 09:33:48 AM
Went Friday morning and evening with no sightings. Didn't hunt this morning, have some things to get done around the house. We'll be going this evening.
The bow shoots great. It's lighter poundage than I have been shooting but, didn't have any trouble getting off the string like I thought I might.
Here's a picture of her hanging out yesterday morning. If I can get this picture thing to work.
David
Post by: Bisch on October 31, 2020, 09:36:28 AM
Bisch
Post by: GCook on October 31, 2020, 07:54:22 PM
Post by: Otis55 on November 04, 2020, 11:30:30 AM
Around 8:00 I hear one walking to my right. It was a spike buck. I got Hope off the hanger and watched him procede up the hill going away from me. I figured I'd get a picture of him and as I got my phone he turned and walked straight at me. I put the phone away and got ready. He was in bow range for 5 minutes or more but never gave me a good shot. Oh well, that's hunting.
Going this evening and see what happens. Taking Hope to Tennessee in few days to hunt down there.
David
Post by: Terry Green on November 06, 2020, 05:57:13 PM
Post by: chinook907 on November 08, 2020, 10:44:05 PM
I may try South of me next. They are on the upswing there, but still likely 2 or 3 years until they peak. We'll see.
Really like the bow. Shot a few stumps etc and surprised myself when I dead centered a pencil thick sapling.
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My little boy in a red jacket. Somewhere in there is a white golden retriever.
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Post by: Otis55 on November 12, 2020, 08:37:15 AM
I'll just keep on keeping on. Going this evening. Hunted all day yesterday and didn't see a deer.
David
Post by: durp on November 12, 2020, 10:43:38 AM
Post by: Otis55 on November 17, 2020, 09:02:31 PM
David
Post by: Otis55 on November 20, 2020, 09:41:58 AM
Good luck with her to the next people getting her. I enjoyed having the bow for a month.
David
Post by: GCook on November 20, 2020, 09:56:11 AM
I "Hope" I don't disappoint. 🤣
Post by: GCook on November 26, 2020, 11:26:32 AM
Post by: Bisch on November 26, 2020, 11:45:57 AM
Bisch
Post by: Terry Green on December 08, 2020, 12:49:19 PM
Post by: GCook on December 08, 2020, 01:00:40 PM
I shot it quite a bit and couldn't get where I felt confident with it. Most likely due to my unorthodox anchor point.
I took a close shot on a pig but the bow was long enough to catch the roof of the blind if I wasn't careful and I wasn't. 😟
However the last three weeks my shooting has been limited due to a nasty slice to the bone on my index finger of my string hand. Made worse by being on the knuckle. So I figured I'd get it mailed before the crazy Christmas rush.
It's got excellent cast and it quiet. I was impressed with that part for sure. But I tend to struggle with bows not cut past center.
However someone will get a great bow in the auction. I appreciate the opportunity.
Post by: stevem on January 22, 2021, 10:54:52 PM
Post by: Terry Green on January 23, 2021, 05:18:16 AM
Post by: stevem on January 23, 2021, 10:19:34 AM
Post by: TooManyHobbies on January 23, 2021, 10:22:15 AM
I procrastinated too long and GD took May. So I will put in for May 2021, our turkey season.
Post by: durp on January 23, 2021, 01:46:46 PM
Post by: JT Traditional Archery on January 23, 2021, 07:36:13 PM
I would donate bows again anytime for Tradgang/Saint Jude.
Keep signing up folks.
JT
Post by: stevem on February 01, 2021, 10:04:29 PM
Post by: Terry Green on February 02, 2021, 04:33:41 AM
Who ever wins these two in the auction are gonna get some dandies...
Post by: Terry Green on February 02, 2021, 04:34:41 AM
Post by: TooManyHobbies on March 06, 2021, 03:17:36 PM
Very nice bow, pretty and light.
I strung her up and grabbed a 628 gr. woodie (incl. 125fp) from my recurve. First shot at 10 yards missed high and right. I had to search for it in the grass. lol. 2nd shot was also high and right. I was hoping my 'curve arrows would cooperate, but it looks like they want to be shot just like on my 'curve. 3rd shot I rotated the cock feather in, and right on. I moved back to 15, then 20, and shot 8-10 more.
Then I grabbed 634 gr. woodie from my longbow. Nock was VERY loose, but otherwise shot great. All shots with this arrow would be "deer" kills, but my goal is a spring turkey, so I'll have to tighten them up just a little, but not much.
I'll feel it out a bit before I start shooting BH's.
In anticipation of getting her, I re-read through the entire thread. My count, this bow has
3 Whitetails
1 Mule deer
3 Turkeys
2 Rabbits and
1 Squirrel.
I hope all that mojo followed her to me. I won't be picky, any bird (tom or jake) that gives me an opportunity, I'll do my best to take home.
Post by: mangonboat on March 06, 2021, 07:11:28 PM
Post by: Terry Green on March 07, 2021, 03:38:52 PM
Post by: HartHeart on March 11, 2021, 12:01:58 PM
Post by: Terry Green on March 11, 2021, 12:10:03 PM
Is someone babysitting Hope for April yet?
No, jump on it...I'll email the last guy that had it to contact you....
Post by: HartHeart on March 11, 2021, 02:02:25 PM
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Post by: Terry Green on March 26, 2021, 10:50:11 AM
Post by: JT Traditional Archery on March 26, 2021, 08:27:09 PM
I hope you get a big Tom turkey! Thanks for your feedback and thank you for you participation in the St Jude bow pass around!
Post by: TooManyHobbies on March 26, 2021, 09:13:43 PM
Post by: Terry Green on May 03, 2021, 12:48:18 PM
These two have been traveling a year and a half and have some great stories for sure.
http://www.tradgang.com/tgsmf/index.php?board=137.0
Post by: Skates 2 on May 05, 2021, 05:40:35 PM
Post by: Mike Malvaini on May 07, 2021, 12:37:47 PM
Post by: Terry Green on May 20, 2021, 10:41:42 AM