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The Knowledge I've gained here on Trad Gang...

Started by Mike Vines, March 30, 2014, 09:30:00 PM

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Mike Vines

March 30, 2014, 09:30:00 PM
Guys/gals, it is with pure joy that I am sharing this with you.  I started building arrows 5 years ago and I can honestly say that my first dozen were less than desirable and ugly by anyone's standards (honestly).  I set my mind that day to build the best arrows I possibly could from that dozen forward.

With the help and encouragement from MANY of you fellow Tradgang Members, thru freely sharing your arrow building tips and tricks to ideas and advice, I'm pleased to say that because of it all, I was able to win my 3rd National Arrow Contest in a row, the PBS in Oregon (2012), National Arrow Contest in Michigan (2013) and PBS in Cincinnati this past weekend (2014).

If anybody has any questions about arrow building, or just want to talk hunting, please feel free to get a hold of me (I love talking/doing both).  If you look in the "How-To" section of Trad Gang,       http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=forum;f=2        I have a few arrow build-a-longs that I tried to be as in depth as I could be.  We have some VERY talented guys on here, and I'm trying to encourage all of you to be the best you can possibly be.  I have all of your wisdom and/or encouragement to thank for motivating me to do my best.  When we all work together, we can accomplish anything.  So, my Thanks go out to all of you.

The best thing anybody can do is get involved in something they are passionate about.  That is why I'm on Tradgang so much and also why I belong to the Professional Bowhunters Society (PBS).  Please stay involved on this website, and also check out the PBS and your State Organizations as well.  If we all work together, remember, we can accomplish anything.

Here is the Professional Bowhunter Society's 2014 3 Arrow Contest Winner...

         

       

       

 

I couldn't ask for a nicer prize than this knife...

       
Professional Bowhunters Society Regular Member

U.S. ARMY Military Police

Michigan Longbow Association Life Member/Past President

ARCHER2

#1
March 30, 2014, 09:32:00 PM
Great job brother. Those look great!
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength:they shall mount up with wings as eagles:they shall run and not be weary:and they shall walk and not faint......Isaiah 40;31

"TGMM Family of the Bow"

damascusdave

#2
March 30, 2014, 09:37:00 PM
Creative genius that pushes the boundaries yet has a classic elegance...your biggest challenge, Mike, has to be one upping yourself

DDave
I set out a while ago to reduce my herd of 40 bows...And I am finally down to 42

Cory Mattson

#3
March 30, 2014, 09:45:00 PM
awesome arrows - Congratulations!!!!
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Jayrod

#4
March 30, 2014, 09:45:00 PM
Spectacular!!!hang those puppies on a shelf to look at definitely too nice to shoot
NRA Life member

Compton traditional bowhunter member

Sockrsblur

#6
March 30, 2014, 10:13:00 PM
Amazing arrows Mike! Congratulations on your deserved accomplishments. Thank you for sharing your arrows and knowledge... I look forward to both a great deal.
TGMM Family of the Bow
"Hunt Hard!" Uncle Bud
PBS Member

CRS

#7
March 30, 2014, 10:40:00 PM
Simply fantastic!
Inquiring minds.......

slim_grim

#8
March 30, 2014, 10:50:00 PM
Man those are some smokin' arrows. That little CRKT is a heck of a prize to.
Live and let live.

Homey88

#9
March 30, 2014, 10:51:00 PM
Wow! Nice arrows!

SKITCH

#10
March 30, 2014, 11:06:00 PM
Excellent post Mike!  Congrats and keep it up!!   That's what this place is all about !     That and some amazing hunters sharing their adventures!!
"A nation with little regard for it's past will do nothing in the future to be remembered" 
   Lincoln

#11
March 30, 2014, 11:08:00 PM
Those are besutiful!

Congrats, Mike!

Bisch

South MS Bowhunter

#12
March 30, 2014, 11:28:00 PM
Congrats Mike beautiful arrows as always!
Everything I have and have become is due to the Lord and his great mercy.

stykbow67

#13
March 30, 2014, 11:53:00 PM
WOW! Those are absolutely beautiful!! Congrats!

Steve

Bjorn

#14
March 31, 2014, 12:03:00 AM
What a great job!!   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

Fattony77

#15
March 31, 2014, 02:59:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Sockrsblur:
Amazing arrows Mike! Congratulations on your deserved accomplishments. Thank you for sharing your arrows and knowledge... I look forward to both a great deal.
Couldn't say it any better than this.    :readit:

DWT

#16
March 31, 2014, 06:29:00 AM
Great job bud, those are awesome.

Easykeeper

#17
March 31, 2014, 08:09:00 AM
Congratulations, beautiful work...   :thumbsup:

Steve Chappell

#18
March 31, 2014, 09:37:00 AM
Congrats Mike. You have some money tied up in those beauties.
AKA - Huntfun
Professional Bowhunters Society-Regular Member
Compton Life member
Michigan Longbow Association
Michigan Traditional Bowhunters
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers

Sean B

#19
March 31, 2014, 10:12:00 AM
Congrats Mike, you made some beauties, keep at it!
Sean
PBS Regular Member
Comptons
NY Bowhunters Association
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