Straightarrow,how about some pics and instructions on tying that catfish loop.I'm thinking about swithcing to a loop for next season. I would agree that anything you can do to make a bow quieter is a plus.There are so many bows out there today that are fast and quiet that I really don't think you have to sacrifice much in the performance of the bow to get it quiet enough for hunting.For me it's not so much speed but enegry.I am drawlength challenged and limited in how much poundage I can shoot because of a bad shoulder.In the past I've settled for a middle of the road bow in performance and could get decent speed shooting enough weight.Now that I am limited to the poundage I can draw I want a bow with a higher level of performance so I can get a good amount of energy and speed out of my limitations.While I've allways viewed accuracy as being very important,If I have to trade a little accuracy to get more energy to drive that arrow I will.I mean on a deer it does'nt matter much if you hit the 10 ring or the 9 at 30 yds,it's still a dead deer.I would liken the analagy to a hunting rifle with a target load that shoots 1/2" moa to a high energy hunting load that shoots 1 1/2" moa.I'll take the latter.I too like to shoot 1 pin out to 30 yds.It's just one less thing to worry about.So speed is somewhat important also.In the end it's just what you feel comfortable with,there is no right and wrong set up.Many a deer has fallen to a wood arrow and a flint tip.It's all what you make of it.

Billy

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