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Forum: Bowhunting
04-25-2005, 04:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,869
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Request from Soldiers in Iraq

I have been in charge of sending traditional archery supplies through the Michigan Longbow Association and my friend Konk sent me an email this morning to look at this thread. Last weekend I was...
Forum: Bowfishing
03-18-2005, 05:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,695
Posted By Chessbum

RE: boat

Thanks Rockfish I am going to check the site out.
Forum: Bowfishing
03-14-2005, 02:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,695
Posted By Chessbum

RE: boat

AmanitaV just wondering if you or anyone have some ideas on making a removable platform for such a boat? Mine is the 18ft Lund Alaskan with a 40hp tiller. I have four halogen lights powered by a...
Forum: Archery Gear
12-25-2004, 07:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,154
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Camp Cuervo, Iraq

Konk, thanks for bringing this up here and the work you are all doing where you work. I am at the present time the go to person for the Michigan Longbow Association www.michiganlongbow.org who has...
Forum: Traditional Archery
08-19-2004, 09:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,164
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Strickly Traditional

LBR you may consider donating that compound if your not using it anymore. I did mine that sat in the basement for years. I gave it to Steve Prey of Benifit for Kids and he turned it over to...
Forum: Bowfishing
07-25-2004, 09:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,463
Posted By Chessbum

RE: IL Get-together Pics

Looks like a great time was had from the pix. Would love to have made the trip from over here in south east Michigan but with the GLLI comming up and a fall Maine bear hunt for two to pay for I...
Forum: Traditional Archery
07-04-2004, 10:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 481
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Happy 4th

Prayer said and Happy 4th!
Forum: Traditional Archery
06-28-2004, 02:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 559
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Newbie seeking guidance.

My advice is to pick up a longbow or recurve that you have actually tried out. If you can get to one of the many events through out the country where trad bows are sold you can try them all before...
Forum: Traditional Archery
06-22-2004, 04:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,341
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Fast flite strings?

My bows are built to use ff but for the wear on the bow and only about a 5fps difference in bow speed I see no value to using the stuff. I use only 450+ on all my bows and the advantage is it last a...
Forum: Traditional Archery
06-22-2004, 02:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,573
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Advice needed

I shoot cross dominant. The key is practice practice practice...
Forum: Bowfishing
06-16-2004, 03:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,741
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Chessbum....

Thanks for the tip Coyote Hunter. I seen some big ones come out of the grass flats by the North Channel also. I go down by where you mentioned and fish once a while but my buddie Lou who is ...
Forum: Bowfishing
06-14-2004, 07:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,850
Posted By Chessbum

RE: reel on a recurve

I have talked to someone who lost his Retriever overboard with a rubber strap adaptor doodad just like that one. Take some good black electrical tape or a tywrap and wrap it around just in case for...
Forum: Bowfishing
06-14-2004, 04:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,741
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Illinois Bowfishing Club

Sunday I went out around Lake St. Clair despite the tornado warnings for several hours and didn't see a thing. My buddy Lou backed out on going with me because he more than likely has more brains...
Forum: Bowfishing
06-14-2004, 02:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,850
Posted By Chessbum

RE: reel on a recurve

What I did on my Recurve was cut out leather patches and tywrapped a Retriever Reel to it. The way the trigger sits on the reel makes it about as good as one can get with a recurve. I have tried...
Forum: Bowfishing
06-12-2004, 02:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,501
Posted By Chessbum

RE: The Reel I use.....

I use a Retriever on an old recurve. It is attached with ty wraps and leather is used to keep from scratching up the bow. It is always on my boat or goes with us on camping trips in the summer. I...
Forum: Bowfishing
06-12-2004, 01:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,741
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Illinois Bowfishing Club

Christine, Lou my buddy and I took off bowfishing last Sunday not far from B4K where you where at on Lake St. Clair. While we did not hit any we did get some shots off at a big carp. Saw several...
Forum: Traditional Archery
06-12-2004, 12:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 649
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Arrows.

Why wait until next year to try wood? That is all I shoot anymore. I can make a dozen arrows for around twenty bucks and it is a very enjoyable past time. My aluminum arrows have been sitting in...
Forum: Traditional Archery
06-11-2004, 06:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,431
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Three fingers under or split-finger method?

I hope she gets her foot back in shape ok. Be catching you at one of the others. I'll be at the GLLI for sure so take good care of your wife and maybe see you both there.
Forum: Traditional Archery
06-10-2004, 05:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,431
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Three fingers under or split-finger method?

Hey Jack How are you doing? Going to Comptons?
Forum: Traditional Archery
06-10-2004, 02:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,431
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Three fingers under or split-finger method?

I started out with three fingers under because that was the only way I could get the arrow near the target. Over the years I found that the split finger gives me an even release of the string and I...
Forum: Traditional Archery
06-08-2004, 06:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,010
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Just turned 55 and still shooten them Howard Hill Longbows!

Great I hope you do. Bernie told me you won the bid on the bear hunt. My daughter and I saw three bear the week we where there. It is a thrilling experience to say the least and while I took my...
Forum: Traditional Archery
06-07-2004, 04:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,010
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Just turned 55 and still shooten them Howard Hill Longbows!

I won't be able to make Cloverdale but it looks like I will be at Comptons the following week. My daughter who paints rocks is teaming up with Edsel Duty (Hawg Hed Art) and we will be working at his...
Forum: Traditional Archery
06-06-2004, 05:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,010
Posted By Chessbum

Just turned 55 and still shooten them Howard Hill Longbows!

Howdy LBR, how are things doing! I see the place has gotten better since I been away but my password still works...John
Forum: Reloading
10-21-2003, 05:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,664
Posted By Chessbum

RE: 444 Marlin

I have been toying around with buying the 444 Marlin Guide gun since hunting in Maine this fall. I' m told it kicks about the same as my 30-06 and just wondering if this is true or not. I know that...
Forum: Traditional Archery
06-15-2003, 07:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 923
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Diet, Exercise and the Reality of Terrafirma

That Atkin Diet works. I' m 54 and been on it since January and have dropped 19 pounds and am at 222 at my lowest from 241 in Jan. I just went to my doctor and my trygl. dropped from over 600 down...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
02-23-2003, 11:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,450
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Tracking Boxes!!

I' d like to know more about how these tracking boxes work and how much they cost? I have a coon hound and he stays within range with the e-collar. Are they worth puchasing when you have one or two...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
02-21-2003, 03:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,145
Posted By Chessbum

RE: ? on remote dog trainers.

I found a place that is a Tritronics dealer that is also an authorized repair place for them that sells reconditioned units. I bought the Trashbreaker for my coonhound that has a range of 2miles for...
Forum: Guns
02-18-2003, 12:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 595
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Anybody have a Savage 110

I bought one in .243 for my daughter with the scope you mention for about 400 bucks for the combo (gun,scope and sling). Nice gun and it shoots some real nice groups.
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-12-2003, 03:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,097
Posted By Chessbum

RE: WOW !

Why did I drop from rack buck to lowely spike?
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-12-2003, 03:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,097
Posted By Chessbum

RE: WOW !

Not bad. I hope it is faster than the last format.
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-11-2003, 03:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,680
Posted By Chessbum

RE: TRU Center Taper tool

I have one that I've used for a few years. Maybe it is the blade adjustment (two screws) in yours causing the problem? I had a little trouble when I first got it but after throwing out the guide...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-03-2003, 03:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 571
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Arrow Question

Like John says unless you like making them and I do once in a while. I think your better off buying them from someone like Elite who spines them very close and takes all the headackes out for about...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-02-2003, 04:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,025
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Cheating

We don't bother keeping score at our shoots anymore. What I keep score is the amount of arrows I did'nt lose. Go out with three and return with three I'm doing great.
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-02-2003, 04:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,352
Posted By Chessbum

RE: What bow to buy ??

I just reread the post and you say you have five Checkmates already? Why do you need a new bow with all those hanging on the wall? I'm one to talk having owned seven Howard Hill Longbows myself.
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-02-2003, 04:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,352
Posted By Chessbum

RE: What bow to buy ??

I've shot alot of the above myself and I choose to remain with my Howard Hill longbows. I've got the urge to buy Thundersticks,Shrews etc. but the HH longbow is made just the way I learned to like...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-01-2003, 09:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,127
Posted By Chessbum

RE: martin archery

I shot a Martin Hunter for five years and you won't go wrong with one. I only shoot 68" Howard Hill Longbows anymore and traded it off but it was a good shooting bow. The only thing I did not care...
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-31-2003, 02:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 951
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Great Lakes Longbow Invitational 2003

I'll check with Jack when I see him next it sounds like fun if we can swing it.
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-30-2003, 03:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,337
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Traditional Shoot Dates

Check Great Lakes Longbow Invitational 2003 thread. That is my big event every year. I'm really getting interested in the Cloverdale shoot because I have never been there.
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-30-2003, 03:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 951
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Great Lakes Longbow Invitational 2003

I brought this up so I wouldn't have to type so much on the other traditional shoots thread. I also am kicking around a trip to West Virginia Appalacian or Cloverdale but I'm not sure I can swing...
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-27-2003, 05:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 563
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Went to Kalamazoo!

I missed seeing you there Dick. I thought the show was great myself. I worked the kids shooting booth on Saturday and Sunday. John Lee gave an excellent talk on Howard Hill which I attended on...
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-21-2003, 02:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 635
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Is Bow Fishing a good way to learn to shoot?

I will go against what the others say and say yes it does help. Anytime you are shooting a bow and arrow is practice towards perfect shooting. Why would bow fishing be different it is hunting in...
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-18-2003, 06:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 951
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Great Lakes Longbow Invitational 2003

I'm sorry about that Dick but at every membership meeting it was voted down to a man. We do make exceptions to kids 16 and under. I have a friend Lou Becker that is making a selfbow for me so I can...
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-17-2003, 07:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 951
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Great Lakes Longbow Invitational 2003

Hey John Nail why don't you come on out and jaw with Floxter and I this summer?
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-17-2003, 07:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 570
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Floxter&Chessbum?

I'm here!!! Remember me I just started the GLLI thread. I see Jack (Floxter) several times a year at some of the shoots also. How are you doing Mr. Nail I do keep up by surfing more and more. You...
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-15-2003, 06:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 951
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Great Lakes Longbow Invitational 2003

Towerrat somewhere south west of Lansing between Nashville and Hastings. Take a moment to click on www.Charltonpark.org and see all the neat things it has to do. I got to stop pushing this site...
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-15-2003, 02:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 951
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Great Lakes Longbow Invitational 2003

Not yet but I would go to all of them if my wife and boss would let me. I know where the Texas State Longbow shoot is but where is Cloverdale? I've hear that name come up alot so it must be a good...
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-14-2003, 04:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 951
Posted By Chessbum

Great Lakes Longbow Invitational 2003

Just to let you guys know that the GLLI in Michigan has moved to a new place and date. The new place is 330 acres with an active Muskie fishing lake thrown in with it. Charlton Park (not far from...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
12-30-2002, 10:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 706
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Concealed weapon?

.38 S&W Bodyguard is my revolver choice with the Federal Hydroshock. I have taken the CCW class and there where two of us with the snub nose there. While one guy with a .45 shot a great group there...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
12-30-2002, 09:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 706
Posted By Chessbum

RE: Concealed weapon?

Edited by - Chessbum on 12/30/2002 23:05:06
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-22-2002, 08:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 719
Posted By Chessbum

RE: hard core hunter or in need of help?

Hey Towerat, I live over in Romeo, Michigan. During the youth hunt this year a generous person out where you live invited my daugter 13, her friend who was old enough to hunt at 14 and my son 16 to...
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