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Author Topic: String tracker string  (Read 3399 times)

Offline AkDan

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String tracker string
« on: February 28, 2019, 02:05:25 AM »
Dusted off my string tracker and it had me thinking about what guys are using these days.   Its been awhile but i thought the go to was 30lb till it was dis continued.   

Has anyone tried power pro or fireline as a string tracker line?

This is for those using them turkey hunting.

3 years rarely shooting has been way too long!



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Re: String tracker string
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2019, 07:16:21 AM »
You might try Chad here, a sponsor, https://www.driftertraditionalarchery.com/collections/hunting-gear

It says he is currently sold out on webpage but could check status. I have not tried any other material.
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Offline huntmaster70

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Re: String tracker string
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2019, 09:29:46 AM »
Try "Turkey hunting secrets" store- they list both 17# & 30# spools for string trackers.

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Re: String tracker string
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2019, 09:49:36 AM »
I've been told the 30lb has more of a significant effect on arrow flight past 12 to 15 yards.

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Offline southernarcher

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Re: String tracker string
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2019, 12:21:23 PM »
I got some 17#from turkey hunting secrets.
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Re: String tracker string
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2019, 12:26:44 PM »
I’ve only used to 17#, and it had worked great. The last time I bought it, I got it from the Turkey Hunting Secrets website. I don’t see any way fishing line would work! The string needs to be cooled do it feeds out from the center.

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Re: String tracker string
« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2019, 12:27:30 PM »
Oops! Double post!

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Re: String tracker string
« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2019, 09:37:57 AM »
And when you miss, you can use the expended line to make your decoys move a little!
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Offline hitman

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Re: String tracker string
« Reply #8 on: March 02, 2019, 09:12:43 PM »
I just got a string tracker with 30# string from “turkey hunting secrets” . I usually don’t shoot them beyond 15 yards so 30# string is fine.
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Re: String tracker string
« Reply #9 on: March 03, 2019, 09:23:46 AM »
Guys I lost my source for the string. I suggest www.turkeyhuntingsecrets.com
I do still make the leather string tracker that goes on the bow.
I have been trying to find a new manufacture with no luck. Anyone know some one please PM me.
The 30 comes off the spool better and has no effect with my gear 50-55@29” draw. Only negative is there is not as much string on the spool. I’ve shot plenty of game with both sizes.
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Re: String tracker string
« Reply #10 on: March 03, 2019, 12:51:03 PM »
3Rivers says it is in stock.
https://www.3riversarchery.com/string-tracker-string.html

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Offline John Krause

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Re: String tracker string
« Reply #11 on: March 03, 2019, 08:17:53 PM »
What’s the way to attach the string to the arrow?
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Re: String tracker string
« Reply #12 on: March 03, 2019, 08:51:44 PM »
What’s the way to attach the string to the arrow?
I tie a loop and loop it around the broadhead ferrell.  Tighten the loop and screw the head in the rest of the way.

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Offline John Krause

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Re: String tracker string
« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2019, 09:10:48 PM »
I’ll be shooting a W W on a cedar arrow. Best way to connect the string?
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Offline John Krause

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Re: String tracker string
« Reply #14 on: March 03, 2019, 09:16:06 PM »
How much string is on a 17 lb spool? While practicing etc do you wind it back on the spool or is it a one shot deal?
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Re: String tracker string
« Reply #15 on: March 03, 2019, 10:06:35 PM »
About a half a mile of it.

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Re: String tracker string
« Reply #16 on: March 04, 2019, 09:18:51 AM »
here you go John, once its shot off of spool its done, unless you want to keep it to floss with  :biglaugh:
« Last Edit: March 04, 2019, 09:27:47 AM by arrow30 »

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Re: String tracker string
« Reply #17 on: March 04, 2019, 09:43:35 AM »

Offline John Krause

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Re: String tracker string
« Reply #18 on: March 04, 2019, 12:42:03 PM »
Thanks 30. Answers some questions. Got one on the way
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Re: String tracker string
« Reply #19 on: March 04, 2019, 10:10:56 PM »
I’ll be shooting a W W on a cedar arrow. Best way to connect the string?

John, I put the string against the arrow, right behind the broadhead, with tag end forward. Wrap one time with electrical tape, fold the tag end back towards feathers and wrap the tape another turn or two.
It holds well and easy to do in the dark or cold. I have all my arrows wrapped with the tape, just peal back and put string in place.
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