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Author Topic: Trails End Bows - Dale Dye  (Read 2786 times)

Offline straight_arrow

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Trails End Bows - Dale Dye
« on: February 10, 2018, 05:58:00 PM »
Stopped by this afternoon to visit my good friend Dale Dye. Dale was gluing the tips on his final bow. Dale is retiring , turned  80 this past October. I have been blessed to be a close friend of Dale's, in my opinion he is clearly a living legend. His "Trails End" business is currently for sale. If anyone has interest give Dale a call 406-363-2983. Thanks, Mark
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Re: Tarils End Bows - Dale Dye
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2018, 06:01:00 PM »
He had a strong following for years. His bows always looked great, I hope he enjoys himself in retirement.
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Re: Tarils End Bows - Dale Dye
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2018, 06:32:00 PM »
I always said someone needs to continue making his bows.
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Re: Tarils End Bows - Dale Dye
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2018, 06:43:00 PM »
Dale is one of a kind. I repaired one of his bows that a guy broke and it was a wonderful piece of craftsmanship in every respect. I would expect his bows to be very collectable. I too probably glued up my last custom bow about two months ago. Lots of great bowyers to buy from but a lot of the baby boomers are retiring.
God bless, Steve
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Re: Tarils End Bows - Dale Dye
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2018, 06:44:00 PM »
I have one, it’s a beauty and shoots great. Dale is a good one.
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Re: Tarils End Bows - Dale Dye
« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2018, 09:05:00 PM »
Kinda sad to see a true craftsman retire
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Re: Tarils End Bows - Dale Dye
« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2018, 09:13:00 PM »
Truly one of the best indeed I wish him the best and knew this day would come but sad for sure dale is true salt of the earth and a fantastic bowyer!!
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Re: Tarils End Bows - Dale Dye
« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2018, 09:16:00 PM »
I had one of Dale's bow when I lived in Montana, killed a bull elk, black bear and numerous deer with it. I great bow and a great guy!
HAPPY TRAILS DALE!
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Re: Tarils End Bows - Dale Dye
« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2018, 09:48:00 PM »
Was to late to get another one from him after he stopped taking orders.
Wonderfull bows.Whoever takes over his shop has high standards to fill.
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Re: Tarils End Bows - Dale Dye
« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2018, 10:06:00 PM »
Great man,built me some awesome bows.So proud to call Dale my friend.
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Re: Tarils End Bows - Dale Dye
« Reply #10 on: February 11, 2018, 02:37:00 AM »
I really hope that someone would take Dale’s business, it would be a shame to loose such a great tradition. Happy Trail Dale, I enjoy the bows you made.
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Re: Tarils End Bows - Dale Dye
« Reply #11 on: February 11, 2018, 09:21:00 AM »
A master and a really great guy!!
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Re: Tarils End Bows - Dale Dye
« Reply #12 on: February 11, 2018, 01:33:00 PM »
Proud owner of 13 of your bows,  enjoy retirement Dale, from your friend Frank Lopez
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Re: Tarils End Bows - Dale Dye
« Reply #13 on: February 11, 2018, 02:23:00 PM »
Man.. I have always admired these bows and hate that I never had him build me one.

Enjoy your retirement sir!
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Re: Tarils End Bows - Dale Dye
« Reply #14 on: February 11, 2018, 06:47:00 PM »
Dale called me on Friday to tell me that my 58" Medicine Point was ready to ship!

Sounds like there is a good chance I might have the last Medicine Point he built?

He's always such a pleasure to deal with and I am proud to own two his bows.
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Re: Tarils End Bows - Dale Dye
« Reply #15 on: February 12, 2018, 05:50:00 PM »
Have 2 of Dales bows,& a Medicine pt      :banghead:     a one pc when he was still taking orders.( Hint to anyone wanting to sell     :pray:     one)
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Re: Tarils End Bows - Dale Dye
« Reply #16 on: April 16, 2022, 12:59:21 PM »
I know that this is an old post but I'm exploring every means possible to find a used LEFT HANDED Dale Dye bow, either one piece or takedown, of around 40 pounds.  I have several sets of light weight limbs so I would be willing to purchase a takedown with heavier limbs or just a riser.  Double shoulder surgery forces this search. Joel Riotto [email protected] or cell 201-314-2866, thanks for reading this.
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Re: Tarils End Bows - Dale Dye
« Reply #17 on: April 16, 2022, 01:48:07 PM »
Strange reading this, Dale has been gone for a few years now.
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Re: Tarils End Bows - Dale Dye
« Reply #18 on: April 17, 2022, 04:57:48 AM »
Always nice to remember a great bowyer and mankind.
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Re: Tarils End Bows - Dale Dye
« Reply #19 on: April 17, 2022, 08:27:17 AM »
Did anyone take over his business I wonder?
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