Who here uses a clicker for tree stand hunting? I tend to short draw in the tree. Thinking it would help me. I ordered one, but comes with a chain like you put your keys on.
I am wondering if it makes alot of noise when shot? I was thinking of using some heavy D-loop material like compounders use on D-loops?
I used clickers for a couple years and experimented with drawing and "clicking" with deer below. I had none of them react to the "click".
Yes, replace the chain with some small cord since you may have some scratching of your limbs and extra noise with the chain.
I do exactly what you're planning to do.....use a length of D-loop string. Slide the string up your bowstring to lengthen your draw or down shorten your draw. That chain is annoying!
Well, I put it on. But it makes a ton of noise. Also, maybe because its new, but I am concentrating on the click and not other important things like grip and release, etc. I play around with it, but as of now, I am not sure I want that much added noise.
I use clickers on all my bows to control my short drawing and just use some padding on the metal clicker and you can eliminate as much noise as possible, even make it silent. Mine I are very quiet and I more or less feel it more then hear it. No problem with hunting! Mark
I don't think its the clicker making noise but the D-loop cable.
i also use clickers on all my bows. i use d- loop string and put moleskin on both sides of the clicker.....no deer or hog has ever made notice of them going off. i also tie the clicker on the string and put serving above and below, so i can always be able to twist up my bowstring if needed, without having to undo the clicker.
I've shot my clickers for 17 years...no problems out of a treestand. I just set one up for my new Silvertip. I put velcro on the clicker part (both sides) it made the clicker almost completely silent. I removed it from one side, now it has just a soft muffled click.
BMB has a great tip on tying the clicker cord to the bowstring. I think I'll try it when my new bow arrives in a couple days.
Been using one 12 years.
I altered mine as well: it is almost impossible to hear it click- I go by feel. I actually have small dia. nylon cord tied in a loop. I put the loop through the clicker hole, then back through making a 1.5" loop to attach to. I attach this loop to a heavier round boot shoelace which then attaches to the bow string. The shoe lace does not get tangled and I can just slip the larger lace between strands of my string and it holds fine.
Has been great for me out of a tree-stand and when it is cold; keeps my draw consistent.
Good luck.
I run the clicker cord between the string strands where it's pointing away from the bow, and then make a knot in it so it rests against the string.
Then I serve above and below it to keep it in place and this makes for very easy adjustment of the clicker length and to the bows brace height.
I used to quiten down the clicker, now I just leave it as is. The animals I've killed didn't seem to mind the noise :^)
Your not Traditional if you use a clicker.......
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Using a clicker is cheating........
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How do you shoot with that thing.....
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I would never use a clicker.......
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KWB,
With all the stalking you do, doesn't that long clicker string drive you crazy? I tried that for a while but moved it way up the limb to minimize the amount of cord I hand hanging out there to get caught. I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.
BTW, I LOVE the clicker...it is a mental thing for my; I like knowing I've made it to the exact same length of my powerstroke every time. I ditch the chain and put moleskin on it to quiet it down for hunting.
Hi SteveO, how are you my friend?
Yes, you are wright it did get hung up, I have moved the string way down the bottom limb, and I use 40lb salt water fishing line, I have yet to have it get hung up.
If you put the string about 8-10 " from the bottom limb, as you draw the limb comes up, yet is still at a good angle to pull the clicker with the least amount of string.
I use Velcro on mine to make it silent, just a light bum lets me know I am at the exact draw and it's time to launch the missile.
If you short draw 1/2" your perfectly tuned arrow, is now to stiff and jumps off the rest, if you get exited and crank it back an extra 1/2" your arrow is now weak and fishtails out of your bow giving horrible penetration.
That longbow pic is a long time ago, I had hair then.
All is well here in hot, humid Michigan...
I know the clicker people warn against moving it down the limb, but I have noticed NO problems with that, only benefits. I put mine up top thinking it will keep it out of most of the brush.
I also use 90# Spiderwire many times, sometimes release rope...anything low/no stretch.
this is my first season with the clicker as well. i have been shooting it since the end of last season and i can tell a difference in my shooting. it has helped. i played with the tang on my clicker to quieten it down. i took a pair of pliars and squeezed the tang a little and it is a lot quieter now. i have a clickety click on my predator and when my new bow from big jim gets here i wil try a cricket clicker. i catch a lot of crap from a lot of people about it, but its what helps me, so that is what i will use.
Fountain--take a look at how much arrow is sticking out in front of the bow on those guys giving you guff. Most often I just smile when I see 3-4" as I expect from them; one of my favorite sayings is:
"Consider the source"
How many shooters, shoot with a clicker in the OLYMPICS?...... let me guess.... 100%...... I wounder why..... could it be they are the best shots in the world..... why don't they just, yank it back and cut it loose.
I wonder if I played with the location the clicker might be quieter? That D-loop material is making the noise. Not the clicker. Maybe spiderwire would be better.
I did change from bottom limb to top limb mounting since the string would get hung on my quiver arrow gripper sometimes, but the string is really not a problem walking thru brush, most of the time. I removed as much chain as possible and used some peep tubing to cover the remaining chain with. I also tie up my clicker with some braided spectra string and it is not loud at all on the bow. Good luck!
Hey Big - I use braided dacron bowfishing line on my clicker and it is nice and quiet. No chain!
I love the clicker. I had mine off the bottom limb but with my new thunderhorn quiver it has the metal that hangs low and as my uncle said it would, it got caught and broke (happy I was not drawing on a monster bull). So, I put it on the top limb and works just as well.
I have shot with Dave (King) and his friend Vance, The clicker is the real deal when it comes down to it. Let me tell you Dave and Vance are some of the best shooters in the state. When they have a bad day it's still better than most on their good days. The same power stroke is very inportent. So Dave, when you going to teach me how to use one.........
Dude, I don't know, what about the trad-police, what will they say, you with a clicker and all.
You better stay with grip-it and rip-it, :scared: lol
Just spoof'en you my friend, you are a great shot for a guy who changes Bows every week, :help: lol
Any time any place just let me know, as Larry say's are you ready for your leasson :p .
Always a pleasure shooting with you.
Dave did you start using a clicker because of Target Panic or just because they make you consistent and you decided to stay with it? How long do you normally hold at full draw for before "clicking"?
If you remove the clicker does it damage the finish
Hi 2Blade,
My friend put one on his bow for a year or two, at a shoot, he told me to give it a try and a light bulb went off instantly.
It just felt amazing, I would not say I had T/P, however, I was not 100% in control of the shot.
It is vary rare that anyone is 100% in control of the shot, whether that's holding to long, not holding long enough, not getting to full draw, over drawing, freezing high, freezing low, etc.....
The clicker gives me better control and consistent draw.
As far as holding, I might hold longer than most, but that's not what matters to me, I want to be in 100% control of the shot.
The good news is I can shoot as fast as I can draw the bow back, as the clicker bumps, I'm already on target knowing I'm at full draw, or I can draw slowly and deliberately, focusing on the spot I want to hit, coming to a vary deliberate and smooth release.
This is just one example of being 100% in control of the shot, this hog came out of the brush, there was a barbwire fence between him and me, 50 yards was as close as I could get.
I was shooting a 70lb Tim Migs longbow, 50 yards was my point on, I held right on his hart, made a smooth deliberate shot, hitting the clicker.
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Hope that helps.
I started using a clicler two years ago,and now i could shoot better then the King. :biglaugh: :biglaugh: :biglaugh:
2 blade- I come to full draw, anchor and then begin squeezing my back muscles continuing to push/pull, expanding the draw while i'm aiming, until it goes off. BAM! As soon as it clicks the arrow is gone.
ToelkeMan-
No it's just mounted on with double stick tape.
This also allows you to pull it off an old bow and mount it onto a new one, just by reapplying some new double sided tape. I do clean the bow limb with alcohol first before mounting it.
hope this helps,
sammy
Good points guys sounds like we all use the clicker the same basic way. I got mine to help cure my TP I went from not being able to pull to my face to being able to make a controlled shot at ANY range. It does take time to get use to it but then you realize how bad you shoot without it or atleast I do LOL.
I understand the pulling backwards but no one has ever actually told me what the pushing foreword does. Does it align you better and ensure a solid bow arm through the shot? Not to highjack the thread but im also still learning.
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Originally posted by DELTA:
I started using a clicler two years ago,and now i could shoot better then the King. :notworthy: ....
2 blade, you push with your bow arm at the spot you want to hit, while tightening your back muscles (or pinching your shoulder blades together)so, you never really come to a stop, you just keep expanding until the shot is made.
Hey Dave
Grip-it and Rip-it works for me :banghead: