Author Topic: Gobble, Gobble, Gobble!!! (Read 789 times)

Bowspirit · « **on:** March 02, 2011, 10:27:00 PM »

At a time when things aren't really going all that well, it helps to think ahead to greener days. With May turkey season just two weeks away, I took some time to make some adjustments to my gear. With luck, these changes'll help me in my attempts to finally bag a gobbler.

Now, bear in mind, all the credit goes to the helpful tutorials posted by our own Curt Cabrera (Guru). He did all the hard work by coming up with these things in the first place. Thanks, Curt.

This first pic shows my new string tracker attatched to my 3R Little Boa bow quiver. Hardly even notice it's there. I got the tracker from my buddy Drew (drewsbow) and really hope it sees some action.

You can also see my turkey arrows. Surewood firs I bought a longtime back. Stained with Minwax ebony stain and tipped with Woodsman broadheads. All I had on hand were blue and chartreuse fletchings. I don't like the idea of walking around shotgun woods with bobbing blue feathers, so I went with chartreuse and created a poor man's splice job with a green sharpie. It could be a bit darker, but we'll work on that...

Friend · « **Reply #1 on:** March 02, 2011, 10:33:00 PM »

Preparation, planning and anticipation can be some the best parts of the hunting rutual.

Bowspirit · « **Reply #2 on:** March 02, 2011, 10:41:00 PM »

This next pic shows a critical part of my setup. The bow blind, also one of Curt's designs.

Constructed from nothing more than materials I had lying around (2 7/16" dowels, super glue, B-50, 3-D camo fabric, and zip ties), it's a simple, cheap, "blindless" blind. I fully intend to add jome camo burlap and jute cord for a greater 3-D effect, but really enjoy how it came out.
In theory, it should hide my drawing motion. In fact, here's a pic at full draw...

Bowspirit · « **Reply #3 on:** March 02, 2011, 10:46:00 PM »

Again, it's pretty much a rough design. Still, I have really enjoyed how it's shaping up. So while it's not turkey season yet, I'm sure enjoying the preparation. Here's hoping one of those arrows finds it's way to a longbeard this year...

twitchstick · « **Reply #4 on:** March 02, 2011, 10:47:00 PM »

I understand it'a been a tough winter for me. Today on the range I was working out bugs with equipment and my form when I notice turkey sign at my feet. It's amazing how quick the blood gets boiling and all worrys are forgot with a few tracks and droppings.

Over&Under · « **Reply #5 on:** March 02, 2011, 11:05:00 PM »

Best of luck to you in the turkey woods!
I really like how your setup is coming along and I think you have the right idea and preparing early. Make sure you take a few shots with the whole thing set up, so you know how it affects your shots.

EL Mejor · « **Reply #6 on:** March 03, 2011, 12:07:00 AM »

PRETTTTY COOL SETUP....GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR KILLIN....

Skipmaster1 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 03, 2011, 12:20:00 AM »

Good luck buddy! Let me know and I'll come up and do some calling for you. that way you can set up in front and won't have the eyes right on you

adkmountainken · « **Reply #8 on:** March 03, 2011, 12:27:00 AM »

nice job bro, you know your allways wellcome to hunt the mountain with me.

Hot Hap · « **Reply #9 on:** March 03, 2011, 12:37:00 AM »

Looks like you're ready to go. Good luck. Hap

crotch horn · « **Reply #10 on:** March 03, 2011, 02:47:00 AM »

Hey Chris, that looks pretty cool. I was thinking the same thing. I would love to call one in for you or Ken. I promise to hook up with you guys this season. Hope the stump shoot in April is on a Sunday again so Ed & I can come. He asked me about it just the other day.
Dan

glenbo · « **Reply #11 on:** March 03, 2011, 05:16:00 AM »

Nice job Chris.I hope things work out for you.I will also be trying for my first turkey this year.Good luck my friend.

Stone Knife · « **Reply #12 on:** March 03, 2011, 05:26:00 AM »

Yep! it's just around the corner.

Friend · « **Reply #13 on:** March 03, 2011, 08:01:00 AM »

Gobs..Gobs...Gobs!!!! Let me at them!!!!

far rider · « **Reply #14 on:** March 03, 2011, 08:13:00 AM »

Like the setup, been seeing sign around. Think I'm going to get my first chance at them with my trad gear this year. Really looking forward to it.

bretto · « **Reply #15 on:** March 03, 2011, 08:48:00 AM »

Looks good Chris. Good luck putting one down.

East Coast archer · « **Reply #16 on:** March 03, 2011, 08:57:00 AM »

Chris

If you want to hide your fletching but still have visible arrows I suggest you make yourself a homemade fletch cover. All you need is some camo or natural colored material, lightweight bendable wire and shock cord or para cord.

Bowspirit · « **Reply #17 on:** March 03, 2011, 12:52:00 PM »

Vince, that's a great suggestion. But I actually have 3 fletch covers already. I'm just trying to keep things as simple as possible. I can remove arrows from a cover pretty quick, I just see this as easier.

EL Mejor · « **Reply #18 on:** March 03, 2011, 01:10:00 PM »

lookin good,,,,

varmint101 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 03, 2011, 02:02:00 PM »

Lookin' good!


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