Hope and Faith Sarrels of 2014

Mamba · February 07, 2014, 04:05:00 PM

Well I took hope out for a bit this afternoon. I still have my double bull set up and wanted to check on it. I was also hoping to see one of the dozen squirrels that has been hanging around all January. On the walk in we saw one squirrel, the shot looked right there but no blood was drawn. We sat for about an hour and a half but only saw sparrows. I took a couple of pics but will wait for help posting pics. I really can't get over the riser on this bow, it is really beautiful. Boy does this bow feel good in your hand.

59Alaskan · February 07, 2014, 10:39:00 PM

It's great to read the updates. It can be a tough time of year to hunt. Good luck!

Mamba · February 10, 2014, 09:06:00 PM

I haven't been able to hunt with hope since Friday, but we did get some target shooting in. Both Homer and I had a great time shooting her Saturday evening. We both struggle shooting longbows but not this one. This is one fine shooting bow. Hopefully she slays many rabbits this weekend. She will get to meet plenty of the gang.

homer · February 11, 2014, 08:03:00 PM

Awesome looking bow does not shoot like a long bow shoots like a recurve like Pete said had a great time shooting her in the basement can't wait to see Pete kill a few bunnies with her this weekend

Bob Sarrels · February 12, 2014, 04:48:00 PM

Glad you guys are enjoying the bow. Good huntin, Bob

Mamba · February 15, 2014, 11:59:00 AM

We sure are Bob. You guys really did a beautiful job. Everyone I show the bow is just wowed. Right now hope should be getting ready for a workout. The Joan Leonard Memorial Bunny hunt s kicking off. Unfortunately I have to plow this afternoon so I sent Hope up to Selkirk with Kevin "KWC" and I think Shawn is taking her out today. I have to wait until tomorrow. Will give you guys updates if I get them.
Pete

Guru · February 19, 2014, 01:22:00 PM

List on pg. 1 is updated with the new hunter for the given months.

We still need a lefty for July, and a righty for August

Pheonixarcher · February 20, 2014, 12:37:00 AM

There's gotta be some hog hunters down south that can take hope or faith for a ride! We don't have anything open 'cept varmints around here during that time.

NittanyRider · February 20, 2014, 12:31:00 PM

Many thanks to Bob and Zach for generously donating these two amazing-looking bows. I can't wait for May to come along so that I can hunt spring turkey with Hope!

Also, thank you TradGang for making this possible. You have created an extraordinary community, that goes way beyond this website, and I feel extremely fortunate to be a part of it!

David

Mamba · February 20, 2014, 08:53:00 PM

Well I had a great time with hope. I got to take her out for squirell once. We didn't connect but it was fun. I did get her to Shawn Leonard's for the JLMBH and she did great. Saturday she was carried by a solider and on Sunday I hunted with her. We got a bunny! I sent her out early to get tuned in for a trip down south I think. Right now she is in transit to Colorado. Thanks Mr Sarrels for the opportunity to shoot such a beautiful bow. Curt has some pics, he should post them soon.
Pete

February 20, 2014, 10:16:00 PM

You got a bunny, and no pic in this thread?

Come on, we need to see!

Congrats,

Bisch

Mamba · February 21, 2014, 05:40:00 AM

Yes I got a bunny but I don't know how to post pics. I emailed them to curt he will post them for me.

Mamba · February 22, 2014, 02:12:00 PM

Charley brown keep an eye out for hope she should be there today.

sheephunter · February 22, 2014, 10:16:00 PM

Peter,
She arrived today. Luckily my wife was home while I was at work. The conversation between her and the mailman went something like this:
MM: I have a package for you that looks like an atomic warhead, sound like something that should be at your house?
Wife: Probably a bow for my hunsband if I was to guess.
(Returns with pipe)
Wife: Never seen one packaged like that. Looks like a warhead....
MM: Strangest. Package: Ever.

Mamba · February 23, 2014, 01:40:00 PM

Yeah pretty good packing container. I'M glad you got her yesterday. I hope she does well in Texas. Good luck. Pete

sheephunter · February 23, 2014, 07:58:00 PM

Thanks Pete! And thanks to everyone involved with this project, from the bowyers to the members and Terry and Curt. Thank you for letting me be a participant in this endeavor, I am grateful. Got some arrows tuned up for Hope for the hunt. Broadheads sharp and anticipation running strong!

February 23, 2014, 10:00:00 PM

Good luck, sheephunter!

Bisch

sheephunter · February 24, 2014, 11:16:00 AM

Thanks Bisch! Will try not to let you guys down. Why is your name not on the list Bisch?

February 24, 2014, 04:01:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by sheephunter:
Thanks Bisch! Will try not to let you guys down. Why is your name not on the list Bisch?

I already own a Blueridge long riser. It is my #1 go-to bow. This one would be about 60# at my DL and I am just too much of a wimp to handle that!

Bisch

sheephunter · February 24, 2014, 06:49:00 PM

I guess I draw about the same length as you (29.5" area). It sure zips an arrow for sure! And great looking to boot! Would have been neat to have this on that pheasant hunt. Oh well, guess I will just have to shoot a hog with it! :D