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Author Topic: Advantages of a Fletch Cover  (Read 864 times)

Offline Terry Green

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Advantages of a Fletch Cover
« on: November 08, 2011, 02:11:00 PM »
Looks like there's a lot of folks that aren't sure about fletch covers, so....he's how and why I use them.

1...they keep my feathers from dragging on anything and making noise.  Being they are in a bow quiver, I can pass my bow AND arrows through the brush and clear them all at once, I do not have to get the bow through and then worry about the arrows in another carrier.  With another carrier sometimes you have to look back to clear that carrier, and that is more head movement and loss of forward focus ....especially if there's game ahead you are stalking.

2....they protect my feathers from wear and tear.

3....they keep my feathers dry.

4....they hid my bright fletchings and wraps. ( I know some animals can't see color, but they can distinguish between what is bright and mute, and I don't want to wave anything bright.  I wouldn't walk around with a white terry cloth hand towel hanging off my elbow for the same reason....would you?)  Bright movement at close distances will give you away quicker than mute colors.

5....they add to my 'natural blind'(another reason I use a bow quiver at times)


If used properly, there is no 'flopping of cloth' till you get down to one arrow. (leave front and rear arrows in till last resort.)

I have shot, after loaning a friend a couple of arrows after a fire fight on hogs, with no arrows and the fletch cover hanging and drilled the animal.

If when you return to camp or vehicle, you will turn your bow upside down you can slide the fletch cover down the arrow shafts and you wont mat  down the feathers.  Yes, if you leave the fletch cover in place for a week, feathers that are making contact can mat a bit.(if I make this mistake, I just pull them in reverse with my forefinger and thumb and they come right back)  You do not need to take the fletch cover on and off.

You can also 'hide' your next arrow in the rear(see pic) and its still hid but easily accessible.  If your fletch cover has no bottom, its easier to remove arrows....and quieter.

     

     

     

     

     
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Re: Advantages of a Fletch Cover
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2011, 02:13:00 PM »
There's probably more I didn't think of....and will post if I do...

BTW...I also own 3 Arrow Masters    :D
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Re: Advantages of a Fletch Cover
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2011, 02:29:00 PM »
Oh...and I like Bright Wraps and Feathers. This gives me the advantage of knowing a LOT more about where I actually hit the animal....and with 9 inch arrow wrap and the nock, I have a 10 inch measurement if for some reason I don't pass through and this gives me and idea of penetration.  AND makes your arrows MUCH easier to find after break off or pass through even if bloodied....finding the arrow has advantages too.

I shot muted feathers before....long time ago, been there done-that......aint going back.
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Re: Advantages of a Fletch Cover
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2011, 02:30:00 PM »
Thank you Terry...I was wondering about these and now knowing pro's and cons about the cover..Im definitly gonna get one..very helpful post
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Re: Advantages of a Fletch Cover
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2011, 02:49:00 PM »
I've seen a lot of folks who have been turned off from using fletch covers because they were using either some sort of string or wire as a closure device. Both have draw backs. I use Weed eater line in the top and bottom of mine. It keeps the openings flared open enough to stay semi-rigid but will easily flex when you brush it against something while stalking.
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Re: Advantages of a Fletch Cover
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2011, 04:11:00 PM »
Terry,
The fletch cover that Rod is offering now. Is that the one in the pic of you with the grouse ?
Thanks,
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Re: Advantages of a Fletch Cover
« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2011, 04:41:00 PM »
Can you give me any ideas on what kind of cover I should be looking at ?
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Re: Advantages of a Fletch Cover
« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2011, 04:52:00 PM »
Good reasons for using a fletch cover.
What materials work best?
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Re: Advantages of a Fletch Cover
« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2011, 05:15:00 PM »
I had not thought of the idea of pulling the arrow out of the gripper and "up and out" of the cover...that does in fact seem far more reasonable than taking the cover on and off.  Also I have been moving through brush and had the feathers be somewhat loud when they rubbed against the brush.

Good Post Terry.  Certianly some compelling reasons to try one out.

The one that Rod (Safari Tuff) just posted look to be pretty nice!
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Re: Advantages of a Fletch Cover
« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2011, 05:17:00 PM »
Whoever capped and fletched those arrows in the last pic must have been on edge,they dont look like they fly straight...LOL
  I have one that I use on my back quiver, I made it from an old fleece scarf.
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Re: Advantages of a Fletch Cover
« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2011, 05:39:00 PM »
I prefer one with an open bottom and either a wire or plastic 'hoop' to hold the openings open.

I've been using Rod's ever since he started making them.

I'll try and take a few more pics....

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Re: Advantages of a Fletch Cover
« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2011, 05:55:00 PM »
Here's all you do and the end of the hunt....

   

Waiting for more pics to transfer from phone....
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Re: Advantages of a Fletch Cover
« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2011, 05:55:00 PM »
I didn't see them listed on Rod's website, how much do they cost?
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Re: Advantages of a Fletch Cover
« Reply #13 on: November 08, 2011, 05:58:00 PM »
Rod made a post today that he has a bunch available...look for his post...
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Re: Advantages of a Fletch Cover
« Reply #14 on: November 08, 2011, 06:09:00 PM »
Simply tie on what ever bow quiver base you have and make sure the nocks are just covered.....

   
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Re: Advantages of a Fletch Cover
« Reply #15 on: November 08, 2011, 06:14:00 PM »
The 'hoop' makes for easier and quieter removal, and with good thick material the cover will stay put during arrow removal and not 'ride up'.


 

   
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Re: Advantages of a Fletch Cover
« Reply #16 on: November 08, 2011, 09:07:00 PM »
I have a Kathy Kelly fletch cover made of woodland fleece. Photo is from Kathy Kelly Designs website, under accessories.  

  http://Http://www.kathykellydesign.com  

 

Works fine. Same basic idea as Terry's. There is a bit of noise getting arrows out, but it's quieter than having a sprig of bitterbrush rake the exposed fleathers in the quiver.

I tried individual fletch wrappers, but they were hard cotton and way too loud with feathers. Fine with vanes. Still have some. Basically a narrow tube with elastic on either end. They fit over individual arrows. You just pull them off. I am thinking of trying to make some out of fleece.
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Re: Advantages of a Fletch Cover
« Reply #17 on: November 08, 2011, 09:36:00 PM »
I need 9 inch arrow wraps now. Where do I get them Terry????
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Re: Advantages of a Fletch Cover
« Reply #18 on: November 08, 2011, 10:28:00 PM »
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I need 9 inch arrow wraps now. Where do I get them Terry????
Onestringer, a sponsor here, carries 9" wraps. I've been using his wraps in Hot Pink for years & they're spectacular value for money, very well made & stick like poo to an army blanket.
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Re: Advantages of a Fletch Cover
« Reply #19 on: November 09, 2011, 08:43:00 AM »
Yeah...I buy all mine from OneStringer.  

Every part of our equipment is a tool, and some tools can be improved, enhanced, made more valuable, ....such as the reason I use wraps and bright fletch on my arrows.

And I'm moving more toward bright AND reflective for all my arrow wraps.
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