ASL riser layout

[garyschuler]

Oh man I am gonna get crucified for this, but I like a 14” riser and 2-1/4” tall x 1-1/2 to start. I like Myrtle lams and Hard rock Maple for a core. Finished width is 1” and .400 + at the center. Deep cored and narrow limbs. Limb tip edges of 1/16” x 5” long. Riser of Myrtle. Caramel colored glass. I’ve avg speeds of 183 fps and very low hand shock. 25 years experience in building these.
I am done trying to improve. Out of money !!!

[Flem]

Sounds like you have an excellent recipe, Gary

What poundage does the build get you?

[Kirkll]

Hey Gary.... How are ya doing down there in God's country?

If you are getting 183 FPS at 10 gpp with minimal hand shock, i wouldn't want to change a thing myself. 

Kirk

[garyschuler]

Depends on  how much I go over .400” at center. Typically about 45- 50. At my charts .450”!will give at 45# -and .490”’is consistent to 50# limb width is just a hair over 1” at fades. 5” limb wedges. Wood is the key. Some is tighter grain than others and edge grain will produce better bows than face grain but folks want face grain in the clear glass for veneers. I do not build many bows anymore. I’ m older and smarter, I’d rather test my luck fishing and crabbing. !!

[garyschuler]

Kirk. The lings are hitting good but we are getting 3-4 hr windows to cross the bar unless you are on a Charter boat. Went out a couple weeks ago and slayed the lings, kept 4 and released about 20 that were too small: kept only 27” and bigger, perfect seas. Should continue to improve, I’m working on Stripped Bass and Surf Perch right now. Well as long as I can afford gas in the old truck.!!!

[Kirkll]

Kirk. The lings are hitting good but we are getting 3-4 hr windows to cross the bar unless you are on a Charter boat. Went out a couple weeks ago and slayed the lings, kept 4 and released about 20 that were too small: kept only 27” and bigger, perfect seas. Should continue to improve, I’m working on Stripped Bass and Surf Perch right now. Well as long as I can afford gas in the old truck.!!!

Well I finally got the Admiral to let me out past the jaws and do some bottom fishing, but haven’t gone out yet this spring. She’s pretty spooked. I got a trip scheduled for early May after they open for near shore halibut with a seasoned skipper. Kat May or may not come along on that trip, but I’m betting she will. She loves bottom fishing. Weather and sea conditions  will determine our windows.

But we are fishing Springers in the Willamette now a bit and it’s starting to pick up as the fish move in. Need a bit higher water temp and the bite will be on! The boat is running great this Spring so far….    Kirk