Why fluflu's?

[Kamm1004]

Just starting to get more into smal game hunting especially squirrels as i've become much more consistent and accurate at farther distances. My question is why flu flu arrows over regualr hunting ones? whats the benefit? Is it just that it slows arrow speed, does is make them easier to find supposedly? and is it worth the money or should i just use my regular 4 fletch carbons with a screw in blunt? thanks guys.

[RedShaft]

for shooting up in the air, the feathers slow it down so it dont travel as far. you shoot a reg fletched shaft in the air, it will go a long ass ways!!

[stevewills]

if they are on the ground i use regular arrows with regular broadheads that i use to deer hunt with.i always have 2 in my deer hunting quiver for just that reason.squirrels are tough animals and they can take a hit and keep on ticking...early season i use high back bannana and a hex head out of a 60lb.recurve,the reason i like the broadheads when they are on the ground is you never know what youll walk up on during deer season...

[Kamm1004]

So if shooting into a tree... is it worth the flu flu investment?

[Kamm1004]

I just had a light bulb moment and thought i could maybe make some flu flu's out of some old carbons I have. I remember a thread on here where a guy did it by adding the big shields to his already made-up hunting arrows. If you guys know how to do this and wil enlighten me  or can find the thread that'd be great. I couldn't find the thread

[Pat B]

One full length feather wrapped around the shaft works well and it only uses one feather.

[30coupe]

Originally posted by Pat B:
One full length feather wrapped around the shaft works well and it only uses one feather.

That's what I do. The shaft doesn't really make much difference. Spine is not really an issue with flu flu arrows. I use fletch tape on the feather plus a dab of glue at each end. Clamp the ends with small spring clamps until the glue dries and you have a great flu flu.

[Kamm1004]

I'm not sure i follow. How do you wrap it around the shaft, in what fashion? pictures would be really helpful here

[30coupe]

I just spiral it up the shaft with about 1/2" between wraps. If you do a search, I think a build along has been done here. It might have been Guru if I remember correctly, but it has been a while back.

If you can't find anything that way, I'll try to get you some pictures tomorrow.

Russ

[30coupe]

Here you go:

 http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=000114#000000

From the how to section...it was Guru.

[Kamm1004]

thanks 30coupe, just what i needed

[wooddamon1]

You'll be wanting to shoot regular fletch for squirrels. They're quick. For fun shooting in the woods, or for cool long shots in the fields, use flu-flu's. Wing-shooting sounds like a blast, too...  

[30coupe]

You won't be doing long shots with these. They poop out pretty quickly, generally within about 40 yards, and that's with plenty of elevation. They are also pretty loud. They are a blast on aerial targets though. My grandson just loves to watch them fly and come down like they are on a parachute.

I wouldn't recommend them for squirrels either. They are worth building just for the fun factor though.

Glad I could help, Kamm.

[JamesKerr]

I recommend flu flu's if they are over 6 ft up in a tree. If they are on the ground I use a standard arrow with a blunt or old beat up broadheads.