3 years ago I went to traditional archery and got so frustrated I went back to wheels. Last year I was blessed to hunt for the 3rd straight year at the Wide Rack with Mike Connett in Crown City Ohio, which is my favorite place to chase giant whitetails. There was a man in camp from Montana. Most of you know who he is, but I had never heard of him named Dan Toelke. Dan and I talked and very humbly he told me he builds bows. I told him of my horrible experience with traditional equipment and Dan said he would take me out to the range between hunts and show me some things. Dan let me shoot the take down whip he brought to hunt with and showed me all the things I was doing wrong and explained to me the process and what to focus on mentally when shooting trad equipment. When I got home I could not quit thinking about what Dan showed me and picked up a recurve I was given. I took to heart Dan's instuction and I changed the way I shoot. Last week I picked up a new used bow and all I can say is Thank you Dan. The fire is burning again and the whip will be going with me to the woods this year. I feel like the passion for bowhunting has returned.
The first picture was from 23 yards. This was the same paper target I used the first time I tried to shoot trad. That will let you know why I quit.
The second image is from 20 yards on one knee
I am hoping to redeem myself this year and once again Thank you Dan Toelke for your kindness and taking the time to help me.
PS. Dan had what he called a toad come in within range that week but could not get a shot because it was too thick. He said it was a 160 plus.
Toelke Whip 58' 58#'s @ 28
Topic: I admit it I am a man who is whipped (Read 604 times)
