How many use arrow holders while hunting?

[Don Stokes]

The only "accessories" I have on my bow are string silencers, the simplest possible. Remember Murphy's Law.

[Kip]

I have been using this style since the mid 70"s  
I make myself from very rare plastika wood only found in China and also used in T.V. manuf.Kip
 

[Bill Carlsen]

Murphy's Law cuts two ways. I had a ten point coming at me about 3 seasons ago. My bow was on a hanger without the Sta Jac. I reached for the bow and the arrow slipped off. Fortunately the arrow missed the metal stand and stuck in the ground under me. Acorns were falling and the sound of the arrow made the buck look at the base of my tree but he didn't startle. I was able to get another arrow on the bow without him seeing me and I heart shot him at 22 paces. That night I went thru all my old stuff and found two old Sta Jacs. One went on my bow and the other went on Laura's. We love them.

[Smallwood]

[La. bowhunter]

I use the Kwic Lok on both of my bows and consider them a must have item. I do a lot of treestand hunting with my bow hanging on a hanger and in the wind you will be chasing arrows all day without one. Have never tried any of the other styles but figure they will work just as well.

[Orion]

Good tip, Charlie.  I shoot split fingers so usually don't have to worry about the StaJack pulling the arrow off the string as I draw, but I developed the habit long ago of pulling the string slightly to release it as the possibility for a shot approaches.

[VTer]

An arrow holder is as neccesary as my hook that holds my bow in the tree. The only thing I don't like about them is trying to put my bow in a bow sock.

[Mark Baker]

I use a homemade version on my bows....a necessity in cold weather, and while using the leather "rests" that I like on selfbows.  I think it is a bit less obtrusive than the commercial ones.   It is simply a small (1/4 inch) long piece of brass rod set into the back of the riser with a small rubber band attached that wraps the arrow.  The rubber band will come off upon draw, though I usually flip it off the arrow when I think I'm getting ready for a shot.  Here's a couple pics ....



This pic shows the "spur" a bit, but is blurry.  You get the idea anyway.

[jimmerc]

I use just a tooth pic and a rubberband ,easy to assemble and cheap!!

[Burnsie]

I remember several years ago an article in Traditional Bowhunter magazine that showed how a guy drilled a hole in the front of his riser just below the shelf and then epoxied in a piece of brass rod that stuck out about a quarter inch. Wrapped a rubber band around the arrow and attached to the brass rod.  Very similar to what Mark Baker has shown above.  I thought it was a neat idea, but could never bring myself to start drilling a hole in my Blacktail, Fox, Brack...etc

[knobby]

Wouldn't be without one. Having an arrow rattle off your treestand on a windy day will convince a guy to use one. beem there.

[ishoot4thrills]

Okay, after reading these posts and looking in my 3 Rivers catalog, I see that I have a Sta-Jac arrow holder stored in my tacklebox. So, do I use two-sided tape to attach it to the side of my bow or what? Will it hurt the finish/bow if I decide to remove it someday?

[Orion]

Depending on the bow, I use double backed tape.  Easy to put on and take off.  Sometimes, I'll slide it under the leather grip very carefully.  It could scratch the riser under the leather, but wouldn't be visible there.  I've also used contact cement to attach the mounting bracket to leather grips on the outside and cover it with another piece of leather to match the leather grip.  Obviously, when I slip the mounting bracket under or glue it to the grip area, it is under thumb area.  I've never found that to be a problem.  When I use the double backed tape, I run the bracked on the side of the bow, facing down, above the grip area.  In all cases, the mounting bracket is mounted vertically, either facing up or down, and the spring arm is positioned 90 degrees to it even with the arrow shelf.  Good luck.

[ishoot4thrills]

Thanks for the great info there, Orion. I would not have thought about putting it under the grip.

[hormoan]

Sta Jac  

[KSdan]

Kwik-loc has been the best.  Sta-jac too.  But do be careful with the plastic "sta-jac type" that is a one piece plastic.  It cost me a PY deer in the cold . . .sat all day waiting for him- knew he would be coming. . . last light. . . here it is. . . 14 yds. . . checkmate. . . I draw and the arrow does not come back but suspends in mid air stuck to the cold rigid plastic!!      

[Ybuck]

love the Kwik-loc here.