Holding the arrow on your bow while on stand?

[PV]

These work well for me. Self adhesive velcro attaches the arrow holder to the bow. At the end of the seasons it peels off with no damage to the finish.  

[Hawkeye]

Have used Kwik-loks on very successfully on several bows for the past 15 years, BUT...

I have two very special bows I just did not want to stick anything to with adhesives.  On those bows, I have the Flemish Traditional Arrow Holder, and it is a great choice for the job. The work very well easy on/ easy off and no "sticky" to deal with. Eric is a sponsor here, and you can find his "stuff" at   http://flemishtraditionalsports.com/   .

I tried to be ready to shoot every minute of every hunt, and these two products do a good job of helping me do that.

[Pat B]

Mark, that is one of the coolest holders around. I remember seeing something like that a few years ago somewhere. Maybe you.

[Lost Arra]

For those who use the Kwik Loc.

Can you take it off after the hunting season and somehow keep the adhesive side sticky so it can be re-used or do you just buy another?

I'm thinking the velcro idea might work.

[Kip]

Paul I use the same kind as you.First pic is in the out of the way after hunting season but easy to put in place with velcro.Been using these for about 35 years.

[PV]

Kip- I still have the one you gave me at BQ on another bow

Paul

[hvyhitter]

Brass pins in my bows too.......

[Possum Head]

In my bow holder arrows stand alone on the shelf without need of assistance with exception of high winds at that time she hits the lap.

[BobinTN]

I drilled a small whole in the riser and used a #4 or #3 finish nail cut to proper length(head sticking out to help hold on the rubber band).  I must admit, that I see my bows more in a utilitarian way than works of art.

[Mark Baker]

Thanks Pat...but I can't take credit.   I learned the trick from Rudy Bonser, an older gentleman who retired up here from PA....and had a bow shop for many, many years there.   I'm sure it's been around a long time, and there are other who do the same thing or a version of it.  The truth is, I'd rather NOT have to have one, but as someone stated...I can last a lot longer with my hands in my pockets, when the temps get below zero.

[L82HUNT]

The arrow holder from flemish traditional sports.  Easy on, off, and  change to other bows.

duct tape

[eflanders]

Thanks folks for all of the kind words!  For those not familiar with our arrow holder the best advantage of our holder is that it will come off your bow without leaving any residue or marks and it does not require you to drill into the riser.  It really does install in seconds and it is totally reliable without any cold weather issues.

[Papa]

Whip showed me one that works great for me!  You attach a small rubber band to the end of a wooden tooth pick. The tooth pick goes against the side of the riser opposite the shelf and the rubber band goes around the riser over the arrow and loops on to the end of the tooth pick. When you are ready to draw, just release the tooth pick on the looped end and it falls to the ground without making a sound.

Mike

[ChuckC]

Like Mr Baker, I drill and glue a small piece of brass nail into my bow.  I've done that for a long time.
ChuckC

[Catskill Longbow]

I used to use the frozen finger method, then found the rubber band toothpick technique here on Powwow. Don't have a picture of it to post, but if you do a search you should find it.  Works for me.

[bowhuntingrn]

Gonna have to try that one from flemish outdoor sports. Just got into the trad side this past year and have been looking for something like this. I bought one of the qwik locs, but couldn't bring myself to stick it to the side of my bow.

[Uncle Buck]

I have never used one, just my finger,never had a problem. When its cold I wear a glove on my bow hand. I practice with it on so its not uncomfortable or clumsy. I also shoot wood arrows which arent as heat draining as aluminum. My goal is too keep my bow as clean as possible and have never felt the need for an arrow holder. I certainly dont knock people who use them, but for me its what the late Col. Jeff cooper called " an ingenius solution to a non exsistent problem" Its a big world aand to each his own, whatever works for you

[Mint]

Kwik Loc for me. In fact i wouldn't have gotten my 8 pointer with out it. On Oct 30th I was hunting in thick laurels when the 8 pointer came walking through fast at 2:45pm and i was just getting set up in my stand. I grabbed my bow and made the shot before he passed my 15 yard window. If my arrow was in my quiver i would not have been able to make the shot.

[YORNOC]

Kip, that bow/knife combo is making me drool.