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Old 06-16-2006 | 11:36 AM
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Default RE: couple more newbie questions...no glove install?

The Nogluvs install by slipping over the end of the string, which does require that the string be taken off the bow. I put an unfolded paper clip through the loop on the end of the string, lube up the string good with wax, and push the paper clip through the hole in the NoGluvs. After that, you can pull on the paper clip to get the string to follow it through. That's the hard part where those who are easily offended should leave the room in case there is a short bout of swearing.
It'll get easier once you get it down past the string loop where the string isn't as think. The big part of the NoGluvs goes onbelow the nocking point for the 'one finger above, and 2 fingers below' grip.

With the spool reel you are using, you'll need both hands to 'hand-over-hand' the line back to shore. Afterscoring a hit,geta good grip on the line with your shooting hand, dump the bow, and start hauling him in with both hands. If shooting from shore, try to pick out a landing spot that doesn't have a lot of heavy vegetation or branches. Fish can tear off the arrow easier when they have something to push against. Then get them to a safe location before removing them from the arrow.

Have a fish-attitude-adjustment-stick handy so your recent catch doesn't scare away the next fish by thumping in the boat, or end up flipping back into the water if you're on shore. You cannot legally return a shot fish to the water, as it is considered 'dumping'.

Only really big fish take a long time to get reeled in. They can all put up a good fight, but stuff under 30 pounds doesn't usually take more than a minute or two to get in.

Happy fishing.
-Bulz
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