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Forum: Traditional Archery
10-12-2012, 11:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,598
Posted By fishstix

I have been a traditional bowhunter for over 20...

I have been a traditional bowhunter for over 20 years and have had a great journey and success, as well as introduced plenty of people into it. First, you want a low poundage bow 40 or 45 pounds. ...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
06-27-2011, 08:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 910
Posted By fishstix

hunt

I go down to lake shelbyville in illinois alot, if you and/or hubby up this way let me know, be glad to take you out for free. Only thing is need a fishing liscense and what you want to drink...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
06-22-2010, 06:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,118
Posted By fishstix

canoe

It looks nice,good job. I would pull the center platform and set up a outrigger on each side using 3-4" PVC filled with spray foam and capped. This will add to you bouyance as well give you...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
05-27-2010, 05:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 697
Posted By fishstix

yep

yeah, had to work not enough vacation. We went out the next day and got into som more buff's, looks like they might be close or done spawning, the Gar looked like they was begining to spawn as well.
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
05-24-2010, 01:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 697
Posted By fishstix

shelbyville 5-24

Well, Brother and I went out for few hours, and found bunch of short nose and carp rolling in grass. We ended up getting into a whole bunch of buffalo, so we decided to concentrate on them since...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
05-24-2010, 01:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,249
Posted By fishstix

women of outdoors

as of now I will be able to provide my services and boat for the woman of the outdoors on july 24th.
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
04-22-2010, 06:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 798
Posted By fishstix

gar

shortnose gar what we saw
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
04-21-2010, 10:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 798
Posted By fishstix

shelbyville yesterday

Well, my brother and I and bill russell, hit shelbyville yesterday. The water is still at about foot above winter pool, and was suprisingly murky!! Don't know why? We found some Commons laying up...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
04-15-2010, 09:27 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,848
Posted By fishstix

rend

Yes, team Mendenhall will be there! Rookie says he is coming for Gargone, but don't know if he has what it takes to over take Helgar. Looking forward to seeing everyone, yes even you Slim!
Forum: Bowhunting
11-10-2009, 09:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,168
Posted By fishstix

I got two stands trying this year, one is the...

I got two stands trying this year, one is the innovative treestand, which can be adjusted for any tree, still not sure if I am totally sold on it. The other, which used this last week is Muddy...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
06-28-2009, 08:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,217
Posted By fishstix

RE: Lake Shelbyville Tournament

Well, there was four boat showed up anyway. We had our own little tourney. But cann't speak for the rest, but seen the storm coming in at 11:00 and decided to call it quits. No fish worth being...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
06-22-2009, 03:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 909
Posted By fishstix

RE: Shelbyville Clarity?

Well, I went out last night, Dave was out there also. The clarity is only like 6", can see the gar lightly, should clear up in 3 days, unless get more rain.
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
06-19-2009, 01:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 778
Posted By fishstix

clinton

Poolemiester invited me up to clinton today, we shot 21 fish in about 2-3 hours, look's like they are gathing to spawn.
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
06-11-2009, 02:50 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,197
Posted By fishstix

RE: Shelbyville State Championship Roll Call

yes Chase, have room for third, you are more than welcome to join me and nephew. sent you a PM too.
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
06-09-2009, 07:56 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,197
Posted By fishstix

RE: Shelbyville State Championship Roll Call

should have room for a third on my boat
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
06-04-2009, 09:57 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,197
Posted By fishstix

RE: Shelbyville State Championship Roll Call

Well, just talked with Jarad. We decided that he will bring his boat and be able to shoot another out of it. I should have room for a third, but will know come monday, will post for sure then. Todd
Forum: Turkey Hunting
05-19-2009, 08:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 637
Posted By fishstix

RE: Turkeys kicked my butt this weekend

Hang in there!! enjoy the hunt and the birds. Sooner or later it will come together.
Forum: Turkey Hunting
05-19-2009, 08:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,156
Posted By fishstix

illinois 5th season

Well, all the 5th and last spring season in illinois has came and gone. Was about the second hardest season of turkey hunting I have had in 15 years. The opening day of the season started out as a...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
05-05-2009, 08:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,541
Posted By fishstix

RE: Another record Buffalo

great job, jarad, proud of you son!!!
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
05-01-2009, 03:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,081
Posted By fishstix

RE: Barrel time?

Thanks all, appreciate it, mostly what I explained to, just wanted to ensure wasn't missing something. I always knew christine was a pumpkin eater, don't have any life insurance K is trying to...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
04-30-2009, 09:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,081
Posted By fishstix

Barrel time?

Here is an interesting question posed to me from a coworker. If you are out bowfish for carp and gar, and put them in a barrel for 12 hours, how long do you have before, the meat starts to go bad?...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
03-29-2009, 12:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 902
Posted By fishstix

tournament

Is there a tounament this coming weekend? Pick-a partner shoot, straw/draw shoot?
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
03-29-2009, 05:37 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,492
Posted By fishstix

RE: Brass carp fun shoot rollcall

Johnny B and the rest of the sane lot! Here is the low down. Yesterday, I picked my brother (mike) and Nephew (robbie) up at 11:30. WE got the wolf creek boat launch at 12:00, we put the boat in the...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
03-26-2009, 12:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,492
Posted By fishstix

RE: Brass carp fun shoot rollcall

Gentleman and Ladies (which ever class you want to put yourself in). If a little rain will deter you from bowfishing, then I guess your not true, dedicated archer anglers. Remember, the fish are...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
03-06-2009, 04:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,671
Posted By fishstix

RE: Brass carp fun shoot

(that means that some lucky boat captain would get me as their shooter)

Not sure how lucky they would be, wink. Well, I should be back from Phoenix for this one, and with the good lords help...
Forum: Traditional Archery
10-31-2008, 08:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,364
Posted By fishstix

RE: newbie questions

sig- burnie hit a few good points! Alot of people I have trained and worked with ALWAYS overbow themselves and take the fun and more importantly form out of it. Just as the first time you pulled back...
Forum: Traditional Archery
10-27-2008, 11:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,559
Posted By fishstix

RE: Wooden Arrows

centxrecurve, yes it is important to use the appropriate wind feather for the single bevel broadhead. Helps the arrow spin and straighten out quickly. I would reccomend,for hunting this year to use...
Forum: Traditional Archery
10-27-2008, 11:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,886
Posted By fishstix

RE: Stands for a Traditional bow hunter

I loved my Loc-on spirit, but was stolen 2 years ago, bought a summit copperhead and love that stand.
Forum: Traditional Archery
10-07-2008, 02:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,889
Posted By fishstix

RE: Any pointers on my first trad hunt?

Littlechief- Do what is most comfortable. Alot of guys the first time out, find the angle when not practiced hard. I would as stated before, build or make a makeshift ground blind. This will give you...
Forum: Traditional Archery
10-01-2008, 02:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,171
Posted By fishstix

RE: Bear Traditional Bows

dadsbuckshot- Look at the howard hill archery line. I messed around with longbows for years, and got a howard hill bow made by craig ekin, and it is awesome. For the price get a bow to last lifetime,...
Forum: Traditional Archery
09-25-2008, 02:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,824
Posted By fishstix

RE: LEFT VS RIGHT WING FEATHERS....

It really does not matter unless you want a certain helical. Also is you are using single bevel broadheads it will matter. Was an old understanding that right handed shooters should shoot left and...
Forum: Traditional Archery
09-22-2008, 03:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,366
Posted By fishstix

RE: Bows that stack

Also, what influences the stacking of a bow,is design as well as tiller. A bow should be designed to where to weight gradually goes up, instead of shooting up drasticly. Agree with wingbone, that the...
Forum: Traditional Archery
09-22-2008, 03:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 548
Posted By fishstix

RE: Fistmele, How much is too much?

Have owned and shot alot of shakespeare bows. Have loved each and everyone, they were made for the company by Ernie Root. Also had his own archery company back in the sixties. The recurves was...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
09-19-2008, 07:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,429
Posted By fishstix

RE: Sept. 27th

Well, I will aplogize now,will not be able to make it, have to work.
Forum: Traditional Archery
09-19-2008, 07:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 938
Posted By fishstix

RE: Longbow or recurve.

darkarrow, what is the problems you are incountering? You are correct typically, a longbow is quieter, more forgiving and hunter friendly. But, usually takes a little bit to get use to the longbow...
Forum: Traditional Archery
09-15-2008, 09:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 761
Posted By fishstix

RE: Advice for a beginner

edooley- As already said, do not get the MANLy syndrome and overbow yourself, 40-45# to start. I have hot clean through deer with a sharp broadhead with a 40# bow. First you should decide on recurve...
Forum: Traditional Archery
09-07-2008, 11:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,072
Posted By fishstix

RE: Shooting style questions

Not sure what kind of bow you are shooting for hand placement, most people settle on medium with recurves, longbows are almost always low grip. as far as shooting hand, as already state depends on...
Forum: Traditional Archery
09-07-2008, 11:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,100
Posted By fishstix

RE: Do you use Scent Blocker or Scent Loc

well, I am a guy who likes to try things. I have used the scent loc clothes with mixed results. Considering the money, I still believe that playing the wind and using common sense and baking soda...
Forum: Traditional Archery
09-07-2008, 10:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,974
Posted By fishstix

RE: Rage broadheads

Fourweight- I used one last year! I shot a doe at 18 yards, with my 50# longbow using a 520 grain arrow. It penetrated well, and did leave a good blood trail. I was not as impressed with the results...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
08-10-2008, 09:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 824
Posted By fishstix

RE: shelbyville 8/8 -8/15

two and half weeks ago was clear seeing alot of Gar and buffs. then after the storm came through again turned off except for 10 gar. should be alot better now, week without rain.
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
08-09-2008, 08:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 824
Posted By fishstix

RE: shelbyville 8/8 -8/15

I might be down that way the 11/12 or 13th.
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
07-23-2008, 08:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,753
Posted By fishstix

RE: Flourex lights

My Ace Hardware has a few also, and they will order as many as you want, was 35.00. I hooked one up to the boat and used my cord and man I like the way it lights up, cann't wait to get it out on the...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
05-04-2008, 10:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,143
Posted By fishstix

RE: Kendall's new toy

Nice bow, but I think I will stay traditional! hey christine, what is the start up time for the clinton shoot on the 17th?
Forum: Turkey Hunting
04-20-2008, 05:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 806
Posted By fishstix

RE: How long after a miss?

I like to sit still, and wait an hour, let the area cool down, and get back to normal. then I will use a different call, to get them back or another around (remember, if those Tom's liked the spot...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
04-20-2008, 05:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 972
Posted By fishstix

RE: Shotgun shells, question.

winchester turkey shell's shoot great out of my mossberg, better than others, and I have full turkey choke and 28" barrel
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
01-15-2008, 02:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,337
Posted By fishstix

RE: Illinois outdoor news

Okay boys and girls, Good news and bad news! First I am starting a different job, so my time off will improve. Means will be giving you all more competion this year. I know, cann't they wait till...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
01-04-2008, 11:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 990
Posted By fishstix

RE: what does the shoot schedule

I am up for evergreen if I am off work, good luck!! If the limit is 10 hp, we can still use our big motor's to get boat on and off trailer only, right?
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
11-07-2007, 12:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 761
Posted By fishstix

RE: broadheads

Magnus Stinger's are a great broadhead as any produced from Magnus. They flie great and penertrate great. Razor sharp out of the package and sharpen easy.
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
11-07-2007, 12:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,146
Posted By fishstix

RE: FRED BEAR ELEMENT

I Bought one last year all set up arrows, case and all for 500.00. I love the bow and very impressed for the amount payed.
Forum: Traditional Archery
10-01-2007, 08:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,250
Posted By fishstix

RE: Need advice: Traditional or Compound

Well, the most important thing for hunting with it is, What range can you effectively harvest an animal with one clean shot. Typically, this is done with the compound bow. The compound bow takes more...
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