I know the Bitzenburgers are considered the gold standard of fletching, and I've used them a lot. But, getting back into archery all at once can carry a heavy price tag.
So, I was wondering if any of the less costly alternatives are worth buying. Bohning makes one that looks like it might be ok, but I don't know.
I used a Jo-Jan for a long time, bought a Bitz and ended up returning it because I like my jo-jan more.
I will reccomend BPE Pro fletcher. Affordable,adjustable and dependable, I've had one for 25 years.
I have the Jo-Jan multi-fletcher and also own a Bitz. The bitz is a good fletcher but I much prefer my multi-fletcher. When you finish up an arrow, you can't tell which jig was used for fletching. A buddy uses a bohninng and it really does a nice job too.
Joe
I like the Bohning jig for just fletching one arrow at a time. That said I love my Jo Jan multifletcher. They run around $100 and you can fletch up to 6 arrows at a time.
I have the Bohning and I have no complaints. I think I gave $18 bucks for it. I also had a Grayling jig that was 10 or 15 bucks. It worked great also...that is until I lost the clamp.
A Grayling or BearPaw will do you good. :thumbsup:
Welcome back to a great sport!!!
I have a Jo-Jan and have had no problems with it. If you usable four flechings just check to be sure the one you buy will do the set up you want-they can't be adjusted to change from 90x90 to 105x75 without buying a new nock holder.
I've got a table full of Vador fletchers and have been very happy with them.
Guy
BPE Pro
I like the looks of those Bearpaws. I may try one of those.
The Garyling will accept a Blitz clamp I believe.
BPE pro. My favorite by far.
Whats wrong with buying used help to contain costs for what your looking for? I have 2 Jojans multis bought used and 2 bitz bought used and they work great no issues all depends what I'm doing to the usage they get in both straight and LW.
Jojans were each 60.00 and the Bitz's were 25.00 and 45.00 a straight and a LW. Can't get better deals unless they were free.
I have & like the bear paw. Very easy to use.
BPE PRO here also. Was given a Bitz one year for Chrismas years ago and I let my ex father in-law use it and never saw it again. Bought a BPE Pro and love it. They are so versitile. You can do anything you want with them. I now have both left and right clamps for it. I have done many arrows with it and plan to do many more.
Second on the jo-jan.Nice and consistant, I have two and can fletch up a dozen arrows pertty quick.
QuoteOriginally posted by Ryman Cat:
Whats wrong with buying used help to contain costs for what your looking for? I have 2 Jojans multis bought used and 2 bitz bought used and they work great no issues all depends what I'm doing to the usage they get in both straight and LW.
Jojans were each 60.00 and the Bitz's were 25.00 and 45.00 a straight and a LW. Can't get better deals unless they were free.
Nothing is wrong with it. If you can find me a bitzenburger for $25 I'll buy it right now.
But, I saw a few at the auction site and they were all already over $40 with lots of time left for bidding.
Another vote for the Bearpaw multiple fletching jig.
Bear Paw jig works great for me.
Well, after all this research and all your great suggestions, I talked to my dad tonight and he's going to be mad if I buy one. He wants me to just get his bitzenburger and use it. He says he probably won't even need it this coming year. I hate borrowing stuff, but he's pretty adamant about it, so I probably will.
I have used the same Jo Jan multi for over 30 years-perfectly happy with it.
I have a BPE and a Bear Paw. Hands down the Bear paw is better. Easier adjustment for one thing. You push a button and it goes from 3 to 4 fletch!
Another vote for the Jo-Jan Multi-Fletcher.
I made arrows commercially for 15 years at an archery shop. We had a few Bitzs but rarely used them I had a set up of 9 Jo Jan multi-fletchers and always got good consistant arrows from them. used straight and helical clamps. When set up with the proper care they work great. I have both at home and use the Jo-Jan more than the Bitz . BOTH will work great but Id go with the JO Jan if I was buying new .
Jo Jan for me. Works great- I don't need to impress anyone with a cast metal fletching jig.
Joshua
arizona easy fletch, fletches all 3 feathers at one time, is very easy and very precise, Ive had all the others, I use my easy fletch
I use the 6 arrow jojan,I had 4 bitzenburgers and sold them, I hate to think how many dozen arrows Ive made on the jig I have.
had a Jo Jan and a BPE...now just have a Arizona EZ Fletch and love it...going to buy another. I can do a dozen arrows in 2 hours...I like it.
keep em sharp,
ron herman
Jo-Jan RW Multi-fletcher for years now. One of my best investments.