The NEW Compton's/Pre-Spring Arrow Fling Collaboration

owlbait · February 25, 2012, 10:03:00 AM

Any reports/pics/opinions yet? :D

coachA · February 25, 2012, 11:06:00 AM

I am going later today and will report on it when I gt back.

owlbait · February 25, 2012, 11:31:00 AM

Thanks, hope the weather is great and the event is running smothly.

owlbait · February 25, 2012, 07:09:00 PM

Anybody hear anything yet? It was THIS weekend, wasn't it?

jshort · February 25, 2012, 07:41:00 PM

Been there the last 2 day the weather was cool and windy yesterday but today was really nice sunny a little cool not as windy,there was a great turnout both day i think,the course was set up great.

owlbait · February 25, 2012, 08:46:00 PM

Good to hear there was a good turnout and that folks were having fun. Nice to see Compton's expanding their horizons.

stabow · February 25, 2012, 08:49:00 PM

If you're talking about the spring fling up at Tannehill it look like everyone was having a good time and it's great to have an event this size in your back yard......stabow

owlbait · February 25, 2012, 09:05:00 PM

That's the one. I belive it is the first Compton satellite/collaboration event outside of their annual rendevous in Michigan. Hoping for success and great results for the vendors, shooters, and organizations involved.

South MS Bowhunter · February 25, 2012, 10:10:00 PM

Can anyone estimate the crowd size? I was supposed to be there, but My mom and dad decided to move this weekend

and needed help. Maybe next year...

coachA · February 25, 2012, 10:14:00 PM

I just got back from there and I thought is was a great event. Its great to talk to fellow tradgangers in person instead of just reading there treads. I do wish I could have stayed for joebucks seminar though because if I plan to harvest a turkey later this spring I will need all the help I can get. IMHO, great event!

BowHunterGA · February 25, 2012, 10:35:00 PM

I spent the day there and will be spending a few hours more tomorrow before heading home. Have met lots of great folks, spent time talking with the Asbells, Byron Fergason, Steve Turay, Chuck Deshler and others. Picked up my new Northern Mist classic and got to spend the whole day shooting with my daughter.

Will post a full report with pics tomorrow night!

Cherokee Scout · February 25, 2012, 10:47:00 PM

I have been there both Friday and Saturday, going back tomorrow. I would guess maybe 500 people. Courses are set up very well, a ton of fun.

South MS Bowhunter · February 25, 2012, 10:51:00 PM

That's great was wishing for a great turnout, so many people laboring to make this a great event and the it being the first Crompton satellite event. Kudo's to Terry Harris and others

wasapt · February 26, 2012, 06:28:00 AM

What about food, vendors, weather?

owlbait · February 26, 2012, 05:03:00 PM

Updates? I've heard some folks are back.

primitivealltheway · February 26, 2012, 07:40:00 PM

I was there all weekend ,just let me tell ya, i finally got to meet some northern folks ,
whip is about a good of a guy can get ,and all the folks from compton,i have some pics ,but man im tired ,camped out on a cot out in the open saturday night by a huge fire low 34 ,it was nice ,now i have got to get to work at 10:30 tonight for a 14 hour shift...ouch!!
finally joined compton's ..dont know what took me so long!! GREAT GROUP OF FOLKS THAT DOES ALOT FOR TRADITIONAL ARCHERY!!!
ALL the young kids down there had a blast shooting at some targets and ballons..
the turn out was awsome.i dont have the numbers,terry will know but i think more than 500
i hope compton keeps coming ,they are welcome down here anytime..
one of my many highlights was meeting mr.yancey,from pine hallow long bows,he and his wife are some of the nicest folks.
i even walked away with one of his selfbows ,sinew backed 2 pc. 48#@28 62" ,horn nocks and flipped tips ..awsome bow from an awsome bowyer..
i cant wait for the howard hill now ,alot of the folks said they are coming down for that shoot also..now i just need to save up some money to make it up there to compton to there shoot next year..all and all it was an awsome event ,i didnt even shoot the courses ,i just enjoyed some fine company from some fine folks,i really enjoyed my self ,good therapy ..no worries or the hussle and bussle of every day life... the compton crew and terry did a class act on a scale to 10 it was 11... now got to get a nap in... will post more on here on monday..

primitivealltheway · February 26, 2012, 07:40:00 PM

oh and there were a TON OF GREAT VENDORS THERE THAT MADE A LONG TRIP ...THANK YOU!!!!!!

owlbait · February 26, 2012, 08:06:00 PM

That is the best report yet and great to hear!

BowHunterGA · February 27, 2012, 07:56:00 AM

I placed a thread on my weekend at the Pre-Spring fling. You can find it here:
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=94;t=002497

Great event, had a wonderful time. Lots of vendors, lots of activities for kids. Great courses and great seminars as well. I will definately attend again next year!

stabow · February 27, 2012, 07:59:00 AM

I tried out a 54" PCH that the Widow boys just happen to have they let me take it through one of the courses it was smooth as butter yes I ordered one. I also joined Compton while there. The part that I like best was meeting old friends that I haven't seen in years....stabow