Trad Gang

Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: SevenMag on June 23, 2009, 11:40:00 AM

Title: newbie to trad gear
Post by: SevenMag on June 23, 2009, 11:40:00 AM
thought I'd intro myself...  I've been shooting since the late 70's but have only had compounds and only in the past couple seasons been actually out in the woods hunting...  i'm just gettin started in augmenting my compound hunting rig with traditional gear...  not sure I'll make a complete transition to trad gear but I want to give it a try and see how I like it...

BowhuntingFool is the one that referred me to this site as we both frequent another bowhunting site...
Title: Re: newbie to trad gear
Post by: Whip on June 23, 2009, 02:59:00 PM
This is a great place to get started, and Joe's enthusiasm is definitely contagious!  You'll find plenty of encouragement in your experimentation with trad gear, but I do have to warn you - it can quickly become very addicting!  

I'm guessing you will find yourself having more fun shooting a bow than you ever thought possible and before long you will find yourself totally immersed!  

Welcome to the Gang!
Title: Re: newbie to trad gear
Post by: mcgroundstalker on June 23, 2009, 03:09:00 PM
Right On Target Whip! Shootin' a trad bow can  be lots of fun. Gotta learn the right stuff from the get go. It will have ya hittin' soda cans at hunting ranges real soon. Give it a try.

... mike ...
Title: Re: newbie to trad gear
Post by: moose eye levi on June 23, 2009, 03:33:00 PM
I switched over a few months ago from compounds and ive never looked back and never will
Title: Re: newbie to trad gear
Post by: joevan125 on June 23, 2009, 05:03:00 PM
I just switched over also and i have no ideal where im going to hang all these bows im getting, its got me bad.  :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: newbie to trad gear
Post by: Killdeer on June 23, 2009, 07:05:00 PM
Never used a compound, but will be glad to help ya with questions you may feel sheepish about. I am pretty good with the simple stuff.

Killdeer ~Seven08 Rem.     :wavey:
Title: Re: newbie to trad gear
Post by: John3 on June 23, 2009, 07:11:00 PM
Welcome to the right place.. I have news,, if you give this an honest "try".. You will switch.. LOL


John III
Title: Re: newbie to trad gear
Post by: KentuckyTJ on June 23, 2009, 07:39:00 PM
Welcome from Kentucky Tony.
Title: Re: newbie to trad gear
Post by: waiting4fall on June 23, 2009, 07:43:00 PM
Welcome to our trad community  :thumbsup: .
Title: Re: newbie to trad gear
Post by: Russ Clagett on June 24, 2009, 10:14:00 AM
once you see that tight circle of spinning feathers fly out of your bow to the target, feel that thump in your hand........you will be a changed man.

Here's hoping you love every minute...
Title: Re: newbie to trad gear
Post by: Surveyor527 on June 24, 2009, 05:25:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by SevenMag:
thought I'd intro myself...  I've been shooting since the late 70's but have only had compounds and only in the past couple seasons been actually out in the woods hunting...  i'm just gettin started in augmenting my compound hunting rig with traditional gear...  not sure I'll make a complete transition to trad gear but I want to give it a try and see how I like it...

BowhuntingFool is the one that referred me to this site as we both frequent another bowhunting site...
Welcome to trad shooting! I started 2 yrs ago, bought a junker & then a nice Bear Kodiak Magnum off of **** and have missed 3 deer with the Bear. I recently made 2 decisions - I gave away my perfect Martin compound and bought a new Martin Serengeti 45lb recurve. Align yourself with someone local to coach you if possible. Plenty of knowledgable guys on here also, all willing to help. good Luck!