I searched fur tracers last night and liked what I saw. I already had a small order in my "cart" at 3 Rivers so I added some hot pink fur tracers. Should go well with my chartreuse and pink feathers.
Let's see yours!
Ok fine. I'll just post up pics when I get mine :)
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i use the pink ones, wish i could find some true yellow ones, the orange ones dont show very well.
pink or white show up best, im sure youll like them.
I don`t have pics, but you know hunting season is here when my arrows wear tracers.
I just completed a few last night. I'm on my way out to shoot some right now and I'll take a few pics and post them later for ya'.
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Nice pics. Thanks guys.
How is the durability. I'm not overy concerned since $4 gets you a dozen, but it'd be nice if I don't have to worry about them falling off.
I buy rabbit skins from Tandy for $2.oo each and make dozens and dozens of tracers. Put them on with barge cement and they hold up real good. Frank
Ahhh, the pretty blossums
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I get mine from a fly tying shop. I use duco to glue them on.
You can get a lot of colors in any fly fishing Dept. You can tie them on or another good use for fletch tape.
QuoteOriginally posted by B/W lvr:
I buy rabbit skins from Tandy for $2.oo each and make dozens and dozens of tracers. Put them on with barge cement and they hold up real good. Frank
great info. Thanks!!!
Those are cool - never seen em before - are they hard to put on?
QuoteOriginally posted by mwosborn:
Those are cool - never seen em before - are they hard to put on?
check out this video. if it doesn't work here, do a search on youtube for 3rivers and fur tracer
http://www.3riversarchery.com/3rdemos9.asp
I use 1/4" Rabbit Strips that are used to tie flies. Lots of colors and pretty cheap. I like a nice ball of color, so I leave 3/4 inch or so between the fletching and the nock, then after applying contact cement to a strip and the arrow, I spiral it around towards the nock.
I prefer Pink or Chartreuse. They really show in flight, and I like the nice spot of color in the target.
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Does anyone have trouble with good arrow flight after installing these?
I wrapped three arrows. They weren't grouping very well compared to my regular arrows. I can only assume it's b/c they're hitting the strike plate just enough to kick the arrow.
Neat looking
I finally got some pics of mine in a target. The bow is my new to me Bama Hunter.
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Wow gonna have to get some of those pink ones. I also like to see flight but more of where I actualy hit. :archer2:
Do they cause erratic flight for anyone?
This thread made me order some!
Great looking stuff!
Does it really help the tracking of flight or finding the arrow?
I don't see how they could alter flight, as they are pretty much weightless, and too soft to matter if they hit the shelf. If your arrow is hitting the shelf, you have other tuning or form issues.
Yes, they help you see your arrow in flight better. I can see how they would help you find an arrow better too, especially if your fletching is in subdued colors. Another thing I do to help locate arrows is add a strip of reflective tape or wrap somewhere on your cresting. I use reflective wraps on my hunting arrows, and just a 1/2" strip on practice arrows. After dark they really jump out at you when a light even gets close. It just might help recover a Deer someday, who knows, and it can't hurt.
Mine look very full and puffy, the way I like them, because I use the 1/4" Rabbit strips for fly-tying. I spiral them around the end of the arrow, about two turns around. It takes about 3/4" of space between the fletching and the nock. I use adhesive wraps, and rough that area just a little before I apply the contact cement, and clean with rubbing alcohol. I don't have any problems with them staying put.
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I don't see how they could alter flight, as they are pretty much weightless, and too soft to matter if they hit the shelf. If your arrow is hitting the shelf, you have other tuning or form issues.
Sounds like your method or tracer is better than mine. I bought the kind with adhesive backs but when attaching them to the arrow they created a significant "bump" which encircled the arrow. Obviously the fur itself is no problem, but the bump seemed like it was catching just enough of my strik plate? rest? or something? and kicking the arrows a tad. Without the tracers my arrows fly really well...i've even had other guys comment on it.
Oh well, I only spent $5 on the pink ones. They did show up really well in flight, though.
I think your "seeing" the bad flight now, where as without the tracers you just couldn't see it! :confused:
TxAg, that may well be the case with yours, I've never used the pre-made type. The Rabbit fur strips are only as thick as the skin, and Rabbit is pretty thin skinned.
If you want, PM me your address and I'll send you enough strips to see if these work better for you.
QuoteOriginally posted by SS Snuffer:
I think your "seeing" the bad flight now, where as without the tracers you just couldn't see it! :confused:
I know what you're saying, but that wasn't it either. The arrows with tracers just weren't shooting accurately. They were consistently several inches off while the normal arrows grouped great.
Whoops. Duplicate post.
Danny. Thanks for the generous offer. I can't believe the good will around here. I met another tradgang member this week who was equally generous.
I'm game to repay the favor any time I can.