Lighted nocks

[Hunterdad]

During my compound years, I loved the Easton Tracer lighted nocks that used a magnet to activate. For some reason they are not nearly as reliable on  my recurve. Just curious what brands work well for you?

Thank you

[Doc Nock]

On a primitive site, a guy shared video of how he'd built a cane arrow, then added a Nockturnal nock (which he claimed held up better, turned on and off better and was brighter) than others.

It was a hoot to watch someone shoot a self bow, with cane arrows and a high tech lighted nock!

FWIW

[dhermon85]

I would say nocturnal s as well. Easy on and off. Have used them for some night shooting without any problems. Although not the norm for trad shooters.

[threeunder]

Nocturnal fan here also.

[Keith Zimmerman]

Nocturnals for me too.

[Cmane07]

Never shot a lighted out of a trad bow but nocturnals worked great when I shot the wheelie bow so I'd try them.

[Soonerlongbow]

Nockturnals also. They are the only recommended by Alaska Bow Hunting Supply for their shafts.

[Coonbait]

Use the Nockturnals on my hunting arrows also. Seeing were my arrows strikes an animal is way more important than worrying on how trad my arrow is. Eye balls aren't as sharp as my broadheads!
Glenn

[Steve O]

The Easton's are probably not as reliable out o the recurve because there is a lot more bending of the arrow around the riser. Your compound probably shot a very stiff arrow out of a perfectly center shot bow.

On an interesting note, as a Pope & Young member, I recently received a poll asking if I was pro or con on allowing them to be legalized for entries.

[cacciatore]

I like Nockturnals over all the other. It is very useful,hunting wild boars at the last light of the day,to know where you have hit your target and where it is gone.

[tippit]

Nockturnals are great!  It's not a gaget for hunting hogs in the swamps as most of the time there are multiple hogs present.  They all scatter at the shot.  Watching a hit hog run off gives you the starting path for your recovery! The lighted nock doesn't do anything to improve your shooting, it improves your recovery of a hit animal...that's traditional!

[onewhohasfun]

Check out "Two Guys and a Bow Archery". Best deal on lighted nocks and good reviews.

[tarponnut]

I use Lumenoks for hog hunting. I've had good luck with them. There is a cool night hog harvest on Bill Langer's new video with a lighted nock.
I shot a small boar Friday afternoon using a Lumenok, here is the link to the video:

https://vimeo.com/71710821

As you can see in the video, I didn't really need the lumenok but they have helped me recover game in the past.

[StickSlinger74]

Originally posted by onewhohasfun:
Check out "Two Guys and a Bow Archery". Best deal on lighted nocks and good reviews.

I've been using these for 2 seasons now and they are great!  Green and Red are both very bright and at $49/dozen they're the best deal out there right now!

[snag]

Didn't think there would be so many using an "electronic" device on arrows while shooting a stickbow...?

[onewhohasfun]

Originally posted by snag:
Didn't think there would be so many using an "electronic" device on arrows while shooting a stickbow...?

I don't want to hijack this thread, but I don't believe there is anything more important than knowing where that arrow hit. I swore yrs. ago that my nite time blood trailing days were over. Now with the coyote situation the way it is things have changed.

I don't use lighted nocks, yet. But am considering using them.

[Danny Rowan]

They are just a very useful tool, do not make you shoot better, but can be invaluable in finding a downed animal as well as showing exactly where it is hit in low light. Stuff happens so why not use them if you want to. I am not getting any younger and neither are my eyes, yes I will use them in low light conditions. nocturnals for me as well.

[Pete McMiller]

Before you use them, make sure they are legal in your state.  In Colorado, for example, they are not legal.  I asked the quesiton a couple years ago as the regs only banned 'electronic devices on bows' and got a response that the ban did indeed include lighted nocks.  I see this year that it is spelled out in the regs.

I personally don't use them and likely won't in the future.  I use the dyed rabbit fur "tracers" sold by 3R on some arrows and this year bought them at a flytieing shop for a fraction of the cost.  Use contact cement to put them on your arrow - less than a grain each.

[Slickhead]

nocturnal
lumenocks came on in the rain (in the quiver)

[J. Cook]

Used most brands at one time or another and nocturnal by far out performs the others.  

As far as them not being "traditional"...I'm pretty sure the Native Americans didn't have carbon or foam core limbs either.