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Author Topic: Dean Torges  (Read 1010 times)

Offline pktm

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Dean Torges
« on: January 23, 2009, 05:23:00 AM »
Does Dean ever sell any of his bows. They look like gems. Just never seen anyone shooting one, except him of course.
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Offline Chris Surtees

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Re: Dean Torges
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2009, 07:43:00 AM »
There was one for sale a while ago in the classifieds.

My dad picked one up for me from there also. It is a great shooting bow...smooth and shoots a nice heavy shaft with authority.

Do not think Dean sells many bows anymore.
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Offline b.glass

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Re: Dean Torges
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2009, 07:46:00 AM »
That bow was still there yesterday.
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Re: Dean Torges
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2009, 08:33:00 AM »
I love Dean, smart, witty, humorus.  One of the leaders in wooden bow developement.  He set the standard in what a bamboo backed osage bow could and should be.  I know he still builds a few.

One time Dean wanted a black mouth cur pup from MIssissippi.  It was time for MOJam.  I went way around to Mississippi and picked the pup up to take it to MOJam and meet Dean there.  I told Dean since I had spent so much time with the pup that I should get to name it.  Yep I did.  Named her "DIXIE".  It made me laugh ever time I thought about the Yankee squirrel hunters howlering up "Dixie"!  LOL.

Dean build a fine bow.  I swap a high end Russel Fighting knife for one when we were on a pig hunt to South Texas.

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Offline trashwood

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Re: Dean Torges
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2009, 08:39:00 AM »
I tried my best to teach Dixie to bay to the tune of _Dixie_.  While she liked the song alot and liked to howl along as accompaniment, she never got the tune on her on.  Dang I was sorry 'em yankee boyz didn't get to hunt squirrel to the wonderful song LOL  :)

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Offline John Scifres

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Re: Dean Torges
« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2009, 08:49:00 AM »
Why don't you call him and ask what it would take to get one.   www.bowyersedge.com
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Re: Dean Torges
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2009, 09:22:00 AM »
I really enjoyed his book, Hunting The Osage Bow", (as well as his site, for some time now) and, coincidentally, just started re-reading it this AM. I also enjoyed your Dean/Dixie story, Rusty - LOL.
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Offline Paul WA

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Re: Dean Torges
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2009, 01:12:00 PM »
He told me a few yrs ago he doesnt sell many but every now and then he sells a couple. They are not cheap but they are very well made..PR
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Re: Dean Torges
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2009, 01:14:00 PM »
Oh ya, if you ever meet him dont let him use your vehicle, he has a bad track record borrowing trucks...PR
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Re: Dean Torges
« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2009, 03:34:00 PM »
I met dean once. He had just released his book and was selling autographed copies at a shoot years ago. He used to write in Primitive Archer mag. I love to read his articles as he is very talented in the use of the written word and his vocabulary is endless. His bow making abilities are second to none. I have seen them and have talked to him on the phone a couple of times. I have seen his bows as well in the classifieds on Stickbow.com being sold by individuals, and they are not cheap, just as it should be. He is a true artist when it comes to his bow making talents. I know he really loves his beagles, too!
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Re: Dean Torges
« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2009, 05:14:00 PM »
Trying to remember- what was it Dean called his bows ? Cool name as I remember.
 I've always lusted for one. Maybe if I can ever get Dean to bring me his gun parts for his flintlock something can be worked out (I'm hinting Dean :-)  )
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Re: Dean Torges
« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2009, 05:36:00 PM »
Firestyx!

I'd love to have one over any other bow out there, but they are NOT easy to come by!!  He's a one of a kind wonder, and a fine "dude!"

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Re: Dean Torges
« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2009, 05:47:00 PM »
Tim, he names his bows. Mine is Sisyphus with the inscription "To Tom Mussatto, the worst bow I ever made"

Kinda' tells ya what he thinks of me, huh?

Daryl, got something heading your way in the mail. And no, it's not a bow.   :)
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Re: Dean Torges
« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2009, 05:56:00 PM »
Hey, Tom!  You've come to mind several times this fall.  Hope you are doing OK.  Sure would love the chance to get caught up around a campfire sometime.  I'll keep my eye on the mailbox.  Thanks!

Daryl
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Re: Dean Torges
« Reply #14 on: January 23, 2009, 08:18:00 PM »
Oh Yeah!! Dean is My Hero!! The Laid-Back shootin' at Squirrels....CRACKS ME UP!!
 Makes a Mean Bow when Needed, but I would bet he is a Blast to hang around with!! Got that Humor "Way-Homers"!!!!  Cause ya Dont Get The Joke Until about 1/2 way home!! I would Like to BE like Him when I grow up!!
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Re: Dean Torges
« Reply #15 on: January 23, 2009, 08:27:00 PM »
Daryl,

Trade you a Firestyx for a Choktaw     ;)
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Re: Dean Torges
« Reply #16 on: January 23, 2009, 08:42:00 PM »
I was lucky enough to pick up Dean's PBS St Louis 2000 Firstyx bow.  It reads:
Yew:  
cut by Chester Stevenson
stored by Gilman Keasy
liberated by Jim Fetrow

One of my prized possessions  :notworthy:  

     

One year at Denton Hill I started an Osage selfbow. Dean would look at it and make some drawings.  I'd scrape on it and run back to Dean to see what needed to come off next.  That went on for three days!  Best dang lessons I've ever had...even though he must have cringed every time he saw me coming  :)  Doc
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Re: Dean Torges
« Reply #17 on: January 23, 2009, 11:55:00 PM »
Sure Keith, sure!  I imagine I'll have to throw in a kidney and my first-born, too, but....

Oh, maybe NOT!!    :saywhat:    :saywhat:    :saywhat:    :saywhat:    :saywhat:    :saywhat:    :saywhat:    

Good to see you!

Daryl
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Re: Dean Torges
« Reply #18 on: January 24, 2009, 01:49:00 AM »
Now there's a couple names I've wondered about for a few years.  

Dean used to come on here pretty regular but haven't seen him for quite some time.

Jim Fetrow is a yew bow GOD!  I used to love reading his posts back when the only trad site was the *********** but something happened and he quit showing up too.  I've seen old yew bows that he had "reconditioned" and they were absolutely awsome.

Sad how so many of the old timers who really "made" a site special with their knowledge just kinda fade away.  I know some were plain tired of being called outright liars by newbies who had read a couple magazine articles.  I kinda had the impression that was what happened with Jim and I was told it was also the reason Dan Quillian quit posting too.
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Re: Dean Torges
« Reply #19 on: January 24, 2009, 02:40:00 PM »
Dean is great! Guided a short squrriel hunt for me two of my young'ns. I would love to have one of his bows!
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