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Do guys hunt with these non camo wool jackets? I would have figured that everyone uses camo..Am I wrong?
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I use them and they work great, I think they blend in alot better than most of my camo stuff, and they keep me alot warmer
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This stuff is every bit as good as any camo. In fact better...in my opinion.
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wow
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my buddies hunt with it all the time.I have never tried it but I will be I got some at denthill this summeer I love the way it looks an feels.
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I have shot deer as close as 8 yards on the ground while wearing it.Will be wearing it next year on a moose hunt.
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Nope not everyone uses camo
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Originally posted by shadman:
This stuff is every bit as good as any camo. In fact better...in my opinion.
I'll second your opinion. It is a quality product made and sold by a couple of fine folks with the best interest of bowhunting at heart.
Try it, you won't be disappointed.
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I am a big fan !!
i am in the woods hunting now and wearing the Asbell wool
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I have a light weight and a heavier weight. I had turkeys at 10 yards two days ago, and could have shot a doe at 15 yards. Neither of them saw me. They work as well as camo, plus they are warm and quiet. I wish Teresa would make pants as well as her jackets. Great stuff.
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I have an Asbell vest in the "Evening Stand Brown" pattern, I have not found any camo pattern that works as well for me as this one does, plus its wool you can't beat it!
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I wear the Asbell wool often while hunting. Just got back from an elk hunt in Idaho. Here is a pic with an Asbell wool pullover.
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t115/toddsmith5298/id_asbell_wool_1_zpsc9133be0.jpg)
Great stuff. You can get it online too.
todd
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Warm quiet and doesn't "glow" like man made materials do.
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Modern camu looks good to our eye and other animals that see in color, but look at it at a distance. You turn into a black blob. That is why so many deer pic you up. When you see in shades of grey, not a lot of difference in the moodern camo. I have a evening stand brown pull over and I love it. It just blends in in the fall woods even to turkeys and it is so comfortable.
I have various types of wool clothing but these are the bomdigity. Plenty warm and when you are huffing it up the mountain and have to take it off, it compresses nicely and doesn't weigh a tn like the cloumbis stuff. One of the best investments I have made to date. Be getting a coat in it in the next couple weeks. God Bless
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I wear wool, but I don't have any of
Asbell wool. I will soon though!
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I too am a lover of plaid wool and agree on the opinion that most camo patterns "blob" at any distance, like most Real Tree and Mossy Oak. But there are a few "open camo" patterns like ASAT, Predator and Vertigo that are pretty incredible for concealment.
On a side note, anyone have a Johnsons Wool coat in either 413 (Gray/Red Muted Plaid) or 479 (Rust/Black/Tan Plaid)?
413...
http://johnsonwoolenmills.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=19
479...
http://johnsonwoolenmills.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=60
To me, that 479 looks great. Like a late Fall leafy forest floor, for ground hunting. The one in the bottom right. The 413 is the Gray/Red above it..
(http://www.pressforwardpr.com/images/useruploads/images/johnson_wool_main.jpg)
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It's good stuff......
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"Soft" light reflection from the wool makes it incredibly effective. I really like my Asbell AND my TwoTracks wool. Great for hunting, comfortable, warm, and quiet.
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I rely on wool plaid....almost exclusively Asbell wool....as a hunting garment. I feel strongly that commercial camo, while effective, is unnecesary (and kinda ugly). Camoflauge is more than a pattern, it's a concept. Todd Smith and I just spent 10 days roaming the mountains in Idaho, both of us relying on shadow and common sense for concealment. We "lost" each other many times...neither of us wore a commercial camo garment (I did wear camo pants one day)
Muted colors, the non-reflective properties of wool,and the open pattern of a hunting plaid are all I require.
Check my site or www.gfredasbell.com (http://www.gfredasbell.com) for some examples of true hunting plaids.
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h227/rnorris/IMG_0103_zps9f4e5bc6.jpg)
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I just picked up a plad wool Johnson "jacshirt" while I was in Maine. can't wait to break it in!!
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I got some and really like it. Plaid is surprising. Really does break you up. Had two coyotes walk right past me last year and they missed me (of course. . I missed them too, dang it). This was on the ground. (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h254/BiteMyButtski/DSCN0384.jpg)
ChuckC
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I plan to try some this fall. Sure looks good.
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I'm looking for wool pants, I'm thinking either grey or brown. Does anyone know where I can find something like this?
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I like plaid... and ASAT too... for breaking up your human outline they're just as good if not better than most camo... and wool can be a lifesaver if the weather turns on you.
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Justin (AWPForester), did you say "bomdigity"? I've been looking for a great new word to impress my city friends with! I love it!
I just got an Asbell pullover for my birthday this year, and have been breaking it in a bit for the past few weeks. After rolling up the sleeves, and pinning the hood a little to where it fits my head better, I think I'm set. I like mine a lot. I teamed it up with some great wool pants from the Cabela's bargain cave, and a windstopper wool vest, and it is all very comfortable and quiet. If nothing else, I'll be nice and cozy while eating tag soup at the end of the season this year.
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.... Just recieved my Asbell " cedar swamp plaid " wool and cannot wait to wear it . Hopefully there was a LOT of luck sewn into mine ! Lol !! :D
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Teresa Asbell's wool is Good Stuff! I've been hunting in this Asbell shirt for at least 6 seasons. It has worked better than any "camo" I've worn and has served me VERY well. I bought a new shirt last January, and will probably wear them both, depending on how much I need to layer. These pics are from last season.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/Fletcher610/Hunts%202011/doe4.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/Fletcher610/Hunts%202011/PB040367.jpg)
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So anybody know who makes or where I can get some wool pants? I talked to Teressa at the ETAR last year and thought they may be going to do some pants but I still dont see them on their site
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Not Asbell wool but wool nevertheless.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/reddogge/Archery/IMG_1370.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/reddogge/Archery/IMG_1302.jpg)
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What I am looking for is something 40x34 or 42x34's.I can NOT afford KOM so that rules that out but.....used or new reasonable.PM me if you have any, thanks
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Silent Predator is great stuff and just as good as KOM at a much better price.
Try this sponsor
http://www.bighorngear.com/
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Asbell Wool is warm & quiet. Plaid is a good outline breaker.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/Stumpkiller/Bowhunting/HPIM2062.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/Stumpkiller/Bowhunting/HPIM1930.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/Stumpkiller/Bowhunting/HPIM1933.jpg)
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Originally posted by Marc B.:
Silent Predator is great stuff and just as good as KOM at a much better price.
Try this sponsor
http://www.bighorngear.com/
IT may be but for those of us out of work or cut down to a part time KIDS job just dont have even that kind of money. Somebody must be doing well though as they seem to have stuff eveywhere. I am more a Asbell cost type guy now. WOULD LOVE TO BE ABLE TO AFFORD A SUIT FROM KOM ...
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Was wearing a Asbell evening stand brown pullover around the house, outside yesterday. Love it. Looking forward to wearing the silent stalker green Mackinaw pullover on the ground in a few weeks. That should be a great fall ground pattern with the big oatmeal colored squares between the vertical striping.
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I was wearing my Evening Stand Green pullover this spring and got the draw on a nice tom, withOUT a blind, called him in and he was looking for me, just a scragly little bush in front of me.
Works just as good or better than camo.
Eric
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I hunted in camo one season....I'm now 62.
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But what if it was last season? :dunno: :p Just finished up a shooting session with my wool on. Very comfortable. 8 days until....
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I have been using Asbell wool for three years now. Solid green or brown pants. Black Widow bow. I like the old Fred Bear look. It works. Try it you will too
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Well guys you talked me into it, just ordered a silent stalker brown pullover without the hood and an evening stand green mackinaw. Maybe I can swap the hood between the two and when it gets colder wear pullover under mackinaw.Been looking for a while but this thread done me in, ya'll usually right as a majority anyway. Thanks for the thread scattergun!!!
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Originally posted by darin putman:
Well guys you talked me into it, just ordered a silent stalker brown pullover without the hood and an evening stand green mackinaw. Maybe I can swap the hood between the two and when it gets colder wear pullover under mackinaw.Been looking for a while but this thread done me in, ya'll usually right as a majority anyway. Thanks for the thread scattergun!!!
no problem! gonna get one also.
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:thumbsup:
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I got one of them this winter. I wore it all season and had lots of close encounters with no problems.. love mine.... evening stand... warm and quiet...
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That little delta plaid in the zipper looks like a winner.
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I believe the key to wool is it's ability to defuse light and it's quiet. I've got some Gray Wolf woolen camo (they're sponsors here too and it was out long before Theresa was putting out her wool products) and it's great stuff too. I think the plaids with some light colors are better than the darker ones for more all around use.
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Here is a nice pic of Roger Norris wearing one of the Asbell hooded vests. He blends right in...
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t115/toddsmith5298/id_roger_wool_2.jpg)
Notice the GFA quiver too. I gained an appreciation for this quiver watching Roger use his throughout the hunt.
todd
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I was thinking the same thing about some wool pants! There was another thread about wool pants that literally don't cost an arm&leg that made me check their website for some. Someone should nudge,wink-wink...Teressa about doing cargo (lots of pockets) wool pants :)
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I use both commercial camo and Asbell wool. They both can be very effective. I like layered wool, because here in the South, it may be very cold early but get quite warmm as the sun comes up. The layers make it easy to adjust. Granted, you can do the same with commercial camo, but somehow wool is just more "cool".
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I had an antelope this week catch me standing up in the middle of the sage brush. I froze to see what would happen. He walked 150 yards right up to me, checking out that sweet camo. Asbell wool is good stuff.
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I use Asbell wool almost exclusively. Teresa is a pleasure to work with and has made some xxxx large stuff for me.
Don't forget to order one of the windbreaker vests. It is good for another 20 degrees 8-)
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Biggie mentions the windbreaker vest....it absolutely works. I spoke with a fellow in Idaho last week who wore one. He says it is invaluable when using a quad to get to a hunting area. It cuts the wind beautifully.
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I'll second or third on the windblock vest. Light, soft, quite, and works. Everything I've bought from the Asbells has worked great and sold at a fair price.
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Try **** or woolrich. Woolrich are grey only but pretty nice. Camo/plaid wool pants are hard to find.
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Just got a pull over for my birthday in August and I can't wait to get out and try it. Sounds like I'll be purchasing the wind blocker too, thanks guys!
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If you have a trail camera, walk in front of it in low light so you get the black and white photo. Stuff like Mossy Oak looks like one solid color, no pattern, plaids show up as plaid patterns and not a blob. ASAT looks just like tree limbs in low light black and white and believe it or not so does Columbia's dark green wool camo, it looks like ASAT in a black and white photo. If deer see only black and white, whose high dollar camo patterns are solid colors to them.
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Couple of questions. 1) In their info section "T" says "They're generously cut to hang loose", so If I normally wear XXL can I get by with a XL and just a light undergarment ? Usually I wear a few pcs under in layers but what I want is more just a Lt shirt type pc.....2) are all garments available in all patterens? I want a Little delta plaid in the hooded pullover and a Shadow plaid in the Mac...Does she do that? I've been unable today to get ahold of her...thanks. Also If I get the one Pc in Xl shoul dthe XXL be big enough to get over it in ayers?
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Bill ,
I'm 5'11" AND 265# +/- A FEW and XXL is a good fit with just enougth room for something under it...I wear a T-shirt and a lightweight longsleeve pullover to shield off the itch with a coller to protect my neck and have good room to move around without feeling bunched up...Now the hood will fit 4 of "Biggies" head and then some...You could wear a 10 gallon cowboy hat under it or use it as a backpack/backpouch to carry a critter out of the woods if need be.... :biglaugh: I recommend you get the zippered model or at least a 1/2 zipper if she makes one...
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I don't think there is any better "camo" in the goldenrod.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/1966kodiak/BowBuck09.jpg)
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Originally posted by stickbowhntr:
Couple of questions. 1) In their info section "T" says "They're generously cut to hang loose", so If I normally wear XXL can I get by with a XL and just a light undergarment ? Usually I wear a few pcs under in layers but what I want is more just a Lt shirt type pc.....2) are all garments available in all patterens? I want a Little delta plaid in the hooded pullover and a Shadow plaid in the Mac...Does she do that? I've been unable today to get ahold of her...thanks. Also If I get the one Pc in Xl shoul dthe XXL be big enough to get over it in ayers?
Her wool is cut a little loose on purpose. I am able to layer some things nicely if I need to. I am pretty sure she will make any of garments out of any of her patterns. She is very particular about the plaids lining up with her specific patterns though.
I have only spoke to her once since I got back from Idaho, and when we talked she told me that she was busier with new orders than she has ever been. I will try and contact her with your question today.
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Thanks Roger, I work today so wont be able to try her at all....for now just probably looking for the Little Delta Plaid in a hooded pullover XL or XXL....
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Howdy Stick....I spoke with her, she said she sent you an email. She should be able to take care of both of those garments for you.
That Shadow Plaid will be great in a treestand....good choice
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Originally posted by Jayb:
I was thinking the same thing about some wool pants! There was another thread about wool pants that literally don't cost an arm&leg that made me check their website for some. Someone should nudge,wink-wink...Teressa about doing cargo (lots of pockets) wool pants :)
I, too, would like more of a selection on affordable, heavy wool pants than what's currently offered in the market. I have two of Teresa's wool pullovers and really like them. It doesn't get too cold here in Texas as it does up north, but having spent a few nights sleeping outdoors or in my truck in the winter time, I've noticed I can bundle up my torso quite nice to stay warm, but unless I've got some longjohns and heavy wool pants, my lower body suffers from the cold. Many of the heavy wool pants I've found cost more than $100. I'm sure they work and look great, but I was able to find some good, heavy wool pants for about $20-$25 shipped from an online army-navy surplus store. They're the U.S. military OD Korean War era surplus pants. I'd do a google search for them for anyone that's interested.
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I think I have that link saved also, just waiting for some $ and when it's cold enough to even think about it :)
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I like the west German loden boiled wool trousers. Thick wool, wind proof, but still quite. They have cargo pockets and front pockets that button closed with a flap. I have 4 or 5 pairs of them and I didn't pay more than $12 a pair for any of them. I even broke a coffee pot and spilled the boiling contents all over my legs with a pair on, didn't even burn my skin- was hot though.
Tom
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Tom do you have a link for them? the pants?
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Stickbowhntr, Here's a link that shows what they look like.
http://www.armynavysales.com/products/german-wool-pants/
However, I never paid that much, I know you can find them much cheaper. I got most of mine at a local farmers market (Zerns) when there was a surplus seller there.
Tom