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    • WVSTICKMAN
        March 8, 2014 at 4:03 pm
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        #5717

        After over 25 years of bowhunting with a compound I finally sold all my stuff and ordered me a new longbow. I have tinkered around with traditional for a little over 10 years and finally decided it was time to go all in. I have a recurve that a friend made me about 5 years ago that I have been shooting the heck out of till my longbow gets here. Archery is my passion. I have worked at 3 archery shops and enjoy learning new things everyday. I did all my own work on my compounds and did my own arrows. Cant wait to start my new journey on learning even more. Just fletched up my first cedars for a buddy and they are flying great. Cant wait to read all the stuff on here. Glad to have a place to go to learn and laugh.

      • David Petersen
        Member
          March 8, 2014 at 4:09 pm
          Post count: 2749
          #43834

          Welcome, Stick! 😀

        • Doc Nock
            March 8, 2014 at 4:27 pm
            Post count: 1150
            #43846

            All archery can be fun, but trad is like flyfishing…You can dive as deep as you want, or not, and still have a blast!

            Tie on a muddler or wolly buggar and catch fish and grin a lot.

            Shoot wood, carbon, tried and true stuff, or delve into the more ancient stuff or find new methods, material and techniques to milk the most from your simple stick and string.

            Most fun you can have with your clothes on and in public!:roll:

          • grumpy
            Member
              March 8, 2014 at 6:11 pm
              Post count: 962
              #43931

              Most fun you can have with your clothes on and in public

              IMHP That is a misquote. should be “The most fun you can have standing up.” (Think it was Ritz, or Gingrich). Although that may go over the heads of some on here.

            • David Coulter
              Member
                March 8, 2014 at 6:13 pm
                Post count: 2293
                #43932

                Welcome. It’s a hook alright. dwc

              • Cameron Unruh
                Member
                  March 8, 2014 at 7:23 pm
                  Post count: 240
                  #43984

                  I extend my welcome as well. You will find that in addition to the great content and learning here – you will meet great people. I find myself much more at home with the Traditional family.

                • Bruce Smithhammer
                    March 8, 2014 at 7:31 pm
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                    #43993

                    Welcome – you’ve found a great place!

                  • Doc Nock
                      March 8, 2014 at 7:36 pm
                      Post count: 1150
                      #43996

                      IMHP That is a misquote. should be “The most fun you can have standing up.”

                      Well, in this country, among the plain folks… they don’t do THAT standing up…someone might see them and think they were dancing! 🙄

                    • Col Mike
                      Member
                        March 8, 2014 at 9:48 pm
                        Post count: 911
                        #44106

                        Welcome Stick:D where about are you in WV. Your state sort of surrounds us here in W.MD.

                        Mike

                      • paleoman
                        Member
                          March 8, 2014 at 10:29 pm
                          Post count: 931
                          #44139

                          You should’ve handled yourself “Country Roads”:) That’s a beautiful state you have. Welcome!

                        • tom-wisconsin
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                            March 8, 2014 at 10:49 pm
                            Post count: 240
                            #44154

                            Welcome to the site. I gave up compounds also a few years ago. Gave it to my son who had a very old compound,about one of the first one’s out. Hope he eventually learns the joy of traditional.Glad you have made the leap.

                          • David Bartlett
                              March 9, 2014 at 3:38 am
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                              #44304

                              WV,

                              Welcome! I too am a converted wheel bow hunter. I shot traditional as a teenager, but lost my way somewhere. Last fall I dusted off my old recurve and have been grinning from ear to ear since.

                              The compound hasn’t been our of it’s case in 6 months!

                              I learn something new about this game every day. Gotta love that.

                            • James Harvey
                              Member
                                March 9, 2014 at 5:50 am
                                Post count: 1130
                                #44465

                                Welcome aboard Stickman 😀

                                Jim

                              • WVSTICKMAN
                                  March 9, 2014 at 12:48 pm
                                  Post count: 19
                                  #44829

                                  I live clear at the top of the state Mike. Little over 5 min I can be in either OH or PA.

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