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Title: Congratulation, Mr G. Fred Asbell
Post by: T. W. Harris on April 05, 2011, 09:59:00 AM

Folks, I'm not sure if you all are aware of this, but G.Fred Asbell will be inducted this month in THE ARCHERY HALL OF FAME.

Although I've never mr Mr Asbell in person, I have spoken with him a couple of years ago and recently had a couple of very nice conversations with Mrs Asbell.

Just think, how cool is this that someone that has done so much for traditional archery and, most importantly, is still with us to be able to have his close friends and family enjoy this honor with him.

Again, congratulations Mr. Asbell, a well deserved a honor for a friend to our wonderful sport.

Terry Harris

Title: Re: Congratulation, Mr G. Fred Asbell
Post by: GRINCH on April 05, 2011, 10:10:00 AM

:clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:

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Post by: lpcjon2 on April 05, 2011, 10:14:00 AM

:thumbsup:     :notworthy:

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Post by: Ric O'Shay on April 05, 2011, 10:16:00 AM

Well deserved and about time!    :thumbsup:

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Post by: Mudd on April 05, 2011, 10:21:00 AM

Awesome!!!

How very Cool is this?  Way!!!!!  I'm saying...

Congratulations!

God bless,Mudd

Title: Re: Congratulation, Mr G. Fred Asbell
Post by: misfire on April 05, 2011, 10:26:00 AM

Congratulations Mr. Asbell! I applaud your success.

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Post by: Whip on April 05, 2011, 10:32:00 AM

Yep, well deserved honor for all he has done for bowhunting, and traditional archery in particular.  

The really cool thing about Fred being inducted this year is that he will go in right alongside William "Chief" Compton, the namesake of Compton Traditional Bowhunters.  Fred of course has been a guiding force and is the immediate past president of Compton, so being inducted along with Chief is so very appropriate and quite an honor.

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Post by: SpankyNeal on April 05, 2011, 10:33:00 AM

:clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:

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Post by: moththerlode on April 05, 2011, 10:37:00 AM

Congradultions !!!

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Post by: DannyBows on April 05, 2011, 10:40:00 AM

Much deserved! Congrats to Mr. Asbell.   :clapper:

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Post by: dragonheart on April 05, 2011, 10:47:00 AM

A lifetime of dedication, achievement, and contribution is honored with his induction into the Hall of Fame.  Congrats to G. Fred Asbell!!

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Post by: maineac on April 05, 2011, 10:51:00 AM

Congratulations and thanks for all you have done!!

Title: Re: Congratulation, Mr G. Fred Asbell
Post by: Kapellmeister on April 05, 2011, 10:51:00 AM

Congratulations, GFA!     :thumbsup:  

(Next, I hereby nominate Theresa to be inducted into the Wool Clothing Hall of Fame!)

Title: Re: Congratulation, Mr G. Fred Asbell
Post by: SpikeMaster on April 05, 2011, 11:02:00 AM

Congratulations, Mr. Asbell.

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Post by: Orion on April 05, 2011, 11:05:00 AM

:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:  for Fred.  He deserves it.  Truly a leader for all things good in traditional archery and bowhunting.

Title: Re: Congratulation, Mr G. Fred Asbell
Post by: Gen273 on April 05, 2011, 11:27:00 AM

Congrats!!!! That is great!!!

Title: Re: Congratulation, Mr G. Fred Asbell
Post by: Bishop on April 05, 2011, 11:29:00 AM

:clapper:     :clapper:    :clapper:

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Post by: Bighornangler on April 05, 2011, 11:59:00 AM

Congratulations GF Asbell. A man I admire and can really relate to.

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Post by: 1/4 away on April 05, 2011, 12:11:00 PM

Well deserved!!! Congrats Fred!   :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:

Title: Re: Congratulation, Mr G. Fred Asbell
Post by: njloco on April 05, 2011, 12:14:00 PM

Very happy for him and his family.

   :clapper:

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Post by: smoke1953 on April 05, 2011, 12:53:00 PM

:notworthy:  

 His books have been such a help in this journey.

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Post by: longarrow on April 05, 2011, 01:08:00 PM

Much deserved! Congrats to Mr. Asbell.

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Post by: Ringneck on April 05, 2011, 01:10:00 PM

Well deserved!  :thumbsup:

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Post by: Tim on April 05, 2011, 01:17:00 PM

Congrats Fred!  

You've been a wonderful resource, teacher and mentor for so many folks interested in learning to shoot the traditional bow.  

I sincerely applaud all of your accomplishments and I'm proud to have spent some time with you over the years!      :notworthy:      

Tim

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Post by: Steve G on April 05, 2011, 01:25:00 PM

Congratulations Fred!  Best to you!  We met at Denton Hill in 2009 I got to hear you speak of your early days in archery one evening, it was very memorable.

Title: Re: Congratulation, Mr G. Fred Asbell
Post by: GO Rogers on April 05, 2011, 01:31:00 PM

:bigsmyl:

Title: Re: Congratulation, Mr G. Fred Asbell
Post by: Gun on April 05, 2011, 01:45:00 PM

Well deserved. I've always said that he has single handedly brought trad bowhunting back from near extinction.

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Post by: Friend on April 05, 2011, 01:56:00 PM

Well deserved and thank you for giving some much to this remarkable tradition that it may be experience by so many.

***Congratulations Mr. Asbell***

Title: Re: Congratulation, Mr G. Fred Asbell
Post by: Pepper on April 05, 2011, 02:06:00 PM

G. Fred, Congratulations, none deserve it more.
Thank you for your contributions to the sport that we all honor and participate in.

Title: Re: Congratulation, Mr G. Fred Asbell
Post by: lablover on April 05, 2011, 02:12:00 PM

Couldn't happen to a better guy.  cogradulations   :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:

Title: Re: Congratulation, Mr G. Fred Asbell
Post by: cacciatore on April 05, 2011, 02:20:00 PM

For sure it is a well deserved act.Way to go old Fred.

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Post by: mt-dew10 on April 05, 2011, 02:31:00 PM

Congradulations Mr. Asbell!  It is nice to know when someone like Fred gets recognition, it is well deserved.  This is a very good example of when one puts time, effort & dedication into something such as traditinal bowhunting that they receive something very positive out of it.

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Post by: Berube on April 05, 2011, 02:33:00 PM

Congrats Mr. Asbell. !

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Post by: Pat B. on April 05, 2011, 02:45:00 PM

How sweet it is !!  Congratulations on being inducted into the HOF.

I too spoke with Fred on several occasions back when he was making the Bighorn bows with the curved limb beds.. I ordered several of those from him. They were super bows made by a really nice fella.

Title: Re: Congratulation, Mr G. Fred Asbell
Post by: Shedrock on April 05, 2011, 02:54:00 PM

:thumbsup:    :clapper:

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Post by: Bill Turner on April 05, 2011, 03:15:00 PM

Congrats to G. Fred, Teresa, and their family. This is something they can all be proud of and enjoy.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Congratulation, Mr G. Fred Asbell
Post by: jcar315 on April 05, 2011, 03:55:00 PM

Congratulations to say the least!

I am very fond on his written works and changed to LH shooting after reading his position on the subject....the best thing I have done for my shooting and am forever in his debt.

Title: Re: Congratulation, Mr G. Fred Asbell
Post by: Bowwild on April 05, 2011, 05:00:00 PM

I'm very pleased to hear this!  A bowhunter among bowhunters and a fine leader as well.

Title: Re: Congratulation, Mr G. Fred Asbell
Post by: graybark uk on April 05, 2011, 06:03:00 PM

thats great news   :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:

Title: Re: Congratulation, Mr G. Fred Asbell
Post by: EL Mejor on April 05, 2011, 06:57:00 PM

WELL EARNED,,,GREAT, CONGRATS

Title: Re: Congratulation, Mr G. Fred Asbell
Post by: MIKE WIRT on April 05, 2011, 08:51:00 PM

:clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:  

CONGRATULATIONS MR. ASBELL!!!

P.S. TELL YOUR WIFE THAT MY BROTHER AND I LOVE OUR NEW HAVERSACKS,

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Post by: kennyb on April 05, 2011, 08:53:00 PM

Congratulations to Mr. Asbell. You have been very inspiring to me in your writings and I was privilaged to meet you here in Michigan at the Trad Show in January. A great big 'thank you' too!

Kenny   :clapper:    :clapper:

Title: Re: Congratulation, Mr G. Fred Asbell
Post by: hitman on April 05, 2011, 10:28:00 PM

Never knew but am surprised he's not allready in hall of fame. Well deserved, I'm sure.

Title: Re: Congratulation, Mr G. Fred Asbell
Post by: South MS Bowhunter on April 05, 2011, 10:42:00 PM

Congratulation!

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Post by: Coonbait on April 05, 2011, 10:50:00 PM

WOW, what an honor! Congratulations!
Glenn

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Post by: champ38 on April 05, 2011, 11:20:00 PM

Congrats Mr and Mrs Asbell ! Its about time, Shane

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Post by: stykbender on April 06, 2011, 01:28:00 AM

I am sure a lot of others can agree. He has been and is a great influence to my traditional path.

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Post by: Thumper Dunker on April 06, 2011, 01:48:00 AM

Congrats .Like others said about time.

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Post by: Stiks-n-Strings on April 06, 2011, 03:52:00 AM

:notworthy:     :notworthy:    :notworthy:    :clapper:    :clapper:

Title: Re: Congratulation, Mr G. Fred Asbell
Post by: harvestmoon on April 06, 2011, 08:17:00 AM

Like many here, I have been so fortunate to be able to learn so much from reading Fred's books and articles.
His knowledge & experience delivered in his unique laid-back style of writing is something that I always look forward to, be it something new or a re-read.

Congratulations Fred....

I am a hugh fan !

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Post by: Lee Viv on April 06, 2011, 08:48:00 AM

Well deserved....always enjoy talking to Mr Asbell and his wife Teresa at Denton Hill.....Congrats!

Lee Vivian

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Post by: Claymore on April 06, 2011, 08:52:00 AM

Congratulations G.Fred.

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Post by: Hopewell Tom on April 06, 2011, 06:13:00 PM

I've been a fan since I started, I have his books and videos and always go right to his articles in TradBow Hunter.
Congratulations.

Title: Re: Congratulation, Mr G. Fred Asbell
Post by: Buckskin57 on April 06, 2011, 06:26:00 PM

AWESOME!Great Guy.I met FRED back in early 80s and he sold me a BIGHORN,beautiful shooting bow,and his book helped me immensely over the years of hunting,CONGRATULATIONS Fred. (Skinner,Creekside gun shop ,Holcomb,ny.)

Title: Re: Congratulation, Mr G. Fred Asbell
Post by: Stryder on April 07, 2011, 08:01:00 AM

Congrats to Mr. Asbell.  I've read every one of his books.  And last year I had the honor of attending one of his shooting clinics in Nixa.  Well deserved.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Congratulation, Mr G. Fred Asbell
Post by: JimL on April 07, 2011, 09:08:00 AM

Congratulations Fred what an honor and contribution to trad archery.

Title: Re: Congratulation, Mr G. Fred Asbell
Post by: Ken Taylor on April 07, 2011, 09:47:00 AM

Congratulations!

Well deserved.

I've always enjoyed his work.

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Post by: katie on April 07, 2011, 11:37:00 AM

Awesome!

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Post by: ti-guy on April 07, 2011, 05:08:00 PM

Congrats!  :thumbsup:   :clapper:

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Post by: MnFn on April 07, 2011, 05:10:00 PM

Congratulations!
Never met the man, but he writes very well.  I especially enjoyed the articles he wrote about his sheep hunt and his disaster of a guided elk hunt. I think they were both in his books.
Gary

Title: Re: Congratulation, Mr G. Fred Asbell
Post by: grouseshooter002 on April 07, 2011, 09:19:00 PM

Congratulations Mr. Asbell. I sincerely applaud your willingness to lead in this great sport through your writings and presence.

Grouse

Title: Re: Congratulation, Mr G. Fred Asbell
Post by: Dave McDaniel on April 07, 2011, 09:45:00 PM

Very deserving indeed!