Using a string tracker- a video

[COOCH]

If your colorblind like me the string tracker is a god send.Great video.

[stabow]

Guru thanks for the tip for wood arrows ......stabow
Good luck in Texas

I have shot a bunch of hogs with a string tracker but not any deer. I have had a really bad hit hog run out over 1500' of line in south texas cactus/brush once before the line finally broke (I did not recover the hog because of the bad shot but I never would have gotten 1/4 of the way he went without the string tracker!).

Bisch

[misfire]

Excellent video. Thanks!

[Eric Krewson]

I used one years ago that had a straightened fish hook that snapped on the arrow and held the line. The fish hook would stay embedded in the skin even if you had a pass through, worked pretty well.

Originally posted by Eric Krewson:
I used one years ago that had a straightened fish hook that snapped on the arrow and held the line. The fish hook would stay embedded in the skin even if you had a pass through, worked pretty well.

i remember those, never used it but i remember them.

[Butternutz]

Dang!! I didn't think those things were around anymore. Don

[AMB]

What is the longest shot you have killed an animal with the tracker?

[Jerry Russell]

My personal long shot on a deer using the tracker was 31 yards but I would have to say that is pushing it a bit. That particular shot was a pass through. I have taken dozens of critters between 20-25 yards with no issues. When you take the time and set up the tracker unit right by pulling out the required 200' of line before you ever shoot it, I feel that most set-ups will have no loss of accuracy out to 20 or even 25 yards. This is something that must be tested for each bow/arrow combination.

I think the issue that some folks have with them stems from shooting them right out of the package without removing the 200' and then freaking out over arrow drop.  The spools are dirt cheap so removing 100 yards (only 1/8 of the line) is the way to ensure perfect flight.

It should be stated that if your effective shooting range exceeds your "string tracker" range after testing, just cut the line with the broadhead if the loger shot presents. It only takes a second. I am lucky in that I have absolute confidence in the unit out to where I feel confident on a practice range.

[shortstroke 91]

Anyone ever try these when shooting through a mesh window like on the double bulls?

[Missouri CK]

I've played with a string tracker some over the years for turkey. I've always thought about using them on hogs but never tried. My only concern is mine makes a loud zinging sound when I shoot even with lots of string pulled out. Any suggestions?

[Jerry Russell]

Chris,
I have never had any issues with the noise produced by the tracker and spooked game. A 25 year history to base that on.

Shooting through the mesh of a blind also has been no issue. I will try to post up a video on a couple of long beards from last year shot through a mesh window. The string itself is designed to be very smooth and is a synthetic material. That is why it slips through the bush so well.

[ranger 3]

Great video Jerry, can you tell us about the camera you have on your bow? I have one like it and was trying to figure a way to put it on the bow.

Originally posted by Fireboss:
Chris,
I have never had any issues with the noise produced by the tracker and spooked game. A 25 year history to base that on.

Shooting through the mesh of a blind also has been no issue. I will try to post up a video on a couple of long beards from last year shot through a mesh window. The string itself is designed to be very smooth and is a synthetic material. That is why it slips through the bush so well.

I sure would like to see the video of shooting a string tracker through the mesh! That is the main reason I quit using mine. I figured there was no way it would work through mesh and all of my ground blinds have mesh in the windows,

Anxiously awaiting those videos!

Bisch