Originally posted by Flingblade:
Chad,
I have one of your string trackers and the 17 lb. spool. I've killed two turkeys with it that were very close and didn't go far. There has probably been 200 yards or more pulled out of the spool but it still feels tacky. It has enough resistance that I would not shoot it at an animal farther than 5 or maybe 10 yards because of the drag on the arrow. Not sure if it is just this spool or not. I assumed the 30 lb. line would be worse yet but was interested when you said you liked the way the 30 lb. line comes off. Does it come off the spool easier? If so I'll order one and give the 30 lb. a try.
Gary,
The spool should be shot out i the middle. Here is what I do.
1. Pull out by hand 5-10 arm lengths
2. Take a shot or two at 10-20 yards with 17 lbs (1 only with the 30 lbs)
3. Done the middle of the spool should have a gap a little bigger then a straw.
I have shot deer and turkey out to 22 yards with mine with no ill effect. I have shot on the range out to 40 yards. The 30 lbs is larger diameter so it comes off the spool easier.
Happy Hunting stop by and lets do some shooting Gary. We could get the kayaks out for the Hendrickson hatch in a couple weeks too!
Chad