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Title: The best $13 I have ever spent on Traditional Archery!
Post by: limbow on October 23, 2009, 03:10:00 PM
Late last season I began to struggle coming to full draw in hunting situations. It seemed that if the shot was over 15 yards it was impossible for me to come to full draw. My confidence was eroding quickly to the point of not drawing on an animal for fear of the result. I read many a thread on topics that were related to this to try and find a solution.

I found the start of this season no different. I have had several opportunities at doe and a few Turkey but I was not able to commit to the shot fully. Once I got past my ego, I ordered the Clickety-Clicker from one of the above sponsors and I must say, instantly I noticed a remarkable improvement.

There is something to be said about a consistent anchor/draw. My confidence is on the rebound and I look forward to climbing into my stand tomorrow morning.
Title: Re: The best $13 I have ever spent on Traditional Archery!
Post by: mscampbell75 on October 23, 2009, 03:20:00 PM
Good luck and make sure you take your camera.  We need pics ya know!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The best $13 I have ever spent on Traditional Archery!
Post by: bmb on October 23, 2009, 03:33:00 PM
same thing here!! i have a clicker on every bow i own. its all about being consistent and having faith in your shot sequences. i gap shoot and i can tell you that for me...if i didnt have a clicker and short draw by even a half inch...well my intended target gets by free:) and i figure thats why olympic archers use them...TO BE CONSISTENT
Title: Re: The best $13 I have ever spent on Traditional Archery!
Post by: Old York on October 23, 2009, 06:28:00 PM
"There is something to be said about a consistent anchor/draw.
My confidence is on the rebound and I look forward to climbing into my stand tomorrow morning."

Yes!
Best 13 smackers I ever spent too.
Took a wee bit of time to get used to,
but it sure has put the joy back into
shooting.
Title: Re: The best $13 I have ever spent on Traditional Archery!
Post by: BaldingEagle on October 23, 2009, 07:10:00 PM
Same here.  I have been hitting full draw more in the last 9 months than in the last 9 years.
Title: Re: The best $13 I have ever spent on Traditional Archery!
Post by: Blackhawk on October 23, 2009, 07:32:00 PM
Way to go limbow!

I was in the same boat a couple years ago and the clicker changed all that.  After 2 years of clickers, I was able to take them off this spring and shooting just fine.  Keep using them and do not remove them too soon.
Title: Re: The best $13 I have ever spent on Traditional Archery!
Post by: bushytail on October 23, 2009, 07:39:00 PM
Can you use them for hunting?It seems to me that a deer could hear the click when you come to full draw.Just wondering,because i was thinking about trying one.
Title: Re: The best $13 I have ever spent on Traditional Archery!
Post by: PSUBowhunter on October 23, 2009, 07:44:00 PM
I can shot without one just fine, but have them on all of my bows. I always have one on my hunting bows, and wouldn't think of hunting without one.

I have tested the clicker on many deer and have never had them react to the noise.

I honestly believe that if allot of trad shooters would let go of their egos and get a clicker they would shoot allot better than they ever could without one.
Title: Re: The best $13 I have ever spent on Traditional Archery!
Post by: Earl Jeff on October 23, 2009, 08:19:00 PM
I also have a clicker on every bow i own, I suffer from target panic. you can quiet them down with a little tape
Title: Re: The best $13 I have ever spent on Traditional Archery!
Post by: doubleo on October 23, 2009, 09:47:00 PM
My son couldn't hit anchor last year. As a matter of fact he wasn't even getting close to it. He told me his mind was telling him to release the arrow before he hit anchor. I knew then that he had a bad case of target panic. I have also had milder problems from time to time. So i bought him a clicker and he now is hitting anchor and shooting much better. My buddy Knobby has one on his bow and it works for him also. Limbow you made a wise choice going to a clicker and good luck with your shooting.
Title: Re: The best $13 I have ever spent on Traditional Archery!
Post by: Jason R. Wesbrock on October 24, 2009, 12:13:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by bushytail:
Can you use them for hunting?It seems to me that a deer could hear the click when you come to full draw.Just wondering,because i was thinking about trying one.
Yes, they work just fine for hunting. The bowstring makes more noise than the clicker.
Title: Re: The best $13 I have ever spent on Traditional Archery!
Post by: Dave Bulla on October 24, 2009, 02:04:00 AM
Only downside I know of is that sometimes you get conditioned to release when it clicks.  Not good if you're not on target.  Mainly applies to guys who buy them to help target panic.
Title: Re: The best $13 I have ever spent on Traditional Archery!
Post by: Big Ed on October 24, 2009, 02:09:00 AM
Great training tool.