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in reply to: New "Meat Head" from Tuffhead #36613
Like Dave, I picked up some of the “Meat Head” broadheads at KZoo. I am looking forward to giving them a try. I am gluing the inserts in them tomorrow, and hope to introduce them to a doe this weekend (our bow season is still going on here in Arkansas).
Joe, it was great to meet you. I enjoyed getting to talk with you.
Jody
in reply to: Please post Kzoo pics here! #36281I didn’t take any pictures of the weekend at Kzoo but will give a short report. It was my first time to the expo, and it was fantastic. The thing that impressed me the most was the friendly, and brotherly, tone of the event.
There were a few highlights for me personally:
1. Spending the weekend in the Java Man Archery booth with bow-master Gregg Coffey and my amigo Dave Petersen was worth the trip. We talked about bows, hunting, food, books, and good looking…bows.
2. The vendors were so down-to-earth, and low pressure regarding selling their products. Some of the folks such as Joe (owner of TuffHead broadheads), Carlton Matteo (knife/tomahawk craftsman), Roger Norris/the Asbells, Chris (Two Tracks Wool), Blake F (Eclipse Broadheads), and Larry (H and A Archery) were very nice, helpful, and great to talk with. There were many others, but those were the ones that I got to interact with the most.
3. Meeting the TBM folks face to face was great. I really enjoyed meeting Don T, TJ, and Robin. Great folks, indeed.
4. Meeting and talking with fellow trad bow hunters was fun. To see folks from all over the US and Canada (some of whom have accents even stranger than my Arkansas drawl:D) who share the same passion, and love to talk about it was encouraging. I was amazed how friendly, warm, and engaging folks were.
The thing that suprised me the most — which Dave and I discussed at length — was the average age of the attendees. I expected a good number of the folks to be my age (41), however it appeared that most were a decade or two older than me. The positive side is that there is a great deal of knowledge and experience within this “seasoned” group. The opportunity that exists, at least in my opinion, is for us to deliberatly recruit more younger folks into the tribe so that they can benefit from the experience and wisdom of you all, as well as to continue to pass our passion on to the next generation and build its future.
It was a great trip and good time. I wish that we had one in the summer as well…in a locale with nice weather and near some good trout streams. 😉
Jody
in reply to: Kalamazoo? #30290I can’t wait to get there. Leaving tomorrow to drive up all the way from Arkansas. I will be hanging out at the Java Man Archery booth with Gregg (Java Man) and Dave Petersen. It would be great to meet you all.
There is some money burning a hole in my pocket too…
in reply to: American Leathers #30284I have used the Full Shot glove by American Leathers and love it; it is durable, well made, and fits well.
in reply to: Santa came! New JMA Elkheart #8262Dave
The EH looks great! Macassar is such a funtional and beautiful wood. I look forward to hearing your report of its performance, which I suspect will be excellent. My new Inferno will arrive from Gregg early next week. I can’t wait…
Jody
in reply to: Elkhearts, old and new #29262With the combination of Gregg’s outstanding bow-making and Dave’s high standards, the Elkheart is sure to be a dandy. Now I wish that I hadn’t passed up the opportunity to shoot the prototype after Dave tested it. My dumb mistake, as I probably would have kept it and send Gregg some cash instead of returning it. 😀
in reply to: About to give up. #28853Shag
Don’t give up.
As someone who converted from a compound to a longbow a few years ago I understand your frustrations. You will have to adjust your expectations as you begin this process. While you and I could both cut fletchings any time with a compound, it should have been that way due to all the mechanics, aiming points, mechanical release, etc. In other words, it couldn’t not be that way due to the machined-in and foolproofing of it by design. As a result, it is man and machine entering the woods, or backyard.
With a trad bow it is man and his skills entering the woods, or shooting in the backyard as it were. While the trad bows today are excellent, they can only do what you make them do. Conversely, the compound bow was very forgiving and could at times do what the shooter was unable to do on his/her own, again by design.
I shoot instinctive, but it fits me. Like Jason said, try other methods of “aiming” and see if one of them fits. But, please do not give up yet.
I can tell you that after a few years following my change to trad bows, I can shoot out to 22 yards with my longbow almost as well as with my former compound. It took a while to get there, but it is so much more fulfilling and thrilling! Sound advice (like from the good folks on this site), proper tuning of your setup, and practice are the key, but relaxing and enjoying it can accelerate your progress greatly. Relax and have fun, don’t overthink it. Most free throws at the end of a ballgame are missed due to nerves and overthinking it, not form, practice, or ability.:D
And remember…there are good shooting days and bad ones, just like anything else.:?
Jody
in reply to: My Membership Application… #7750Alex
I live about 11 hours away, so there aren’t any excuses. 😀
Bows, arrows, and all sorts of trad bow craftmanship on display; good dinners, good friends, and sub-zero nightly temperatures…what could be better?
Jody
in reply to: My Membership Application… #64081Alex
I agree with Dave, if you want some more zip, then try one of Gregg’s shorter r/d longbows. I have two Classic Hunters made by Gregg, both 52 inches, and they are speedy. The arrow really zips along, all the while the bow is quiet, efficient, and without any hand shock. Give one of his new Java Man line bows a try at Kalamazoo if you are there, as he will have his new models out. If I am correct, Dave will soon be shooting a new prototype that is a slight improvement on the Classic Hunter.
I think that all of us Coffey nutheads need to get together at KZoo and have a meeting that requires big, medium rare steaks…:D
Jody
in reply to: My new Java Man Duo Flex #54604Roger
That is a beauty! Gregg makes excellent bows– nice work Java Man.
Jody
in reply to: Your Dream Hunt #38456While I would love to hunt elk in the Rockies or moose in the Yukon, my dream hunt is similar to that of Smithhammer: hunting on my own property with family. As my daughters will soon move from little girls to tweens to teens, I hope that they will continue to want go into the woods looking for deer, rabbits, quail, and turkeys. My dream hunt will occur when they graduate from kids bows to hunting bows, and we go afield…together.
Jody
in reply to: "The Good Hunt" update #34097Dave
The “Good Hunt” website looks good. It is encouraging to see the support, both good will and financial, that is being offered. I am glad that folks are getting on board with this project and would encourage those who haven’t checked out the website to do so.
There have been many posts on this website and letters by and to the editor in TBM regarding a hunting “celebrity” and his attempt to serve as the spokesman for bowhunters. For one, I would much rather Dave and “The Good Hunt” film speak for me.
Jody
in reply to: Bow prototype — the Inferno #30702I know that we all enjoy looking at pics of sweet bows.
Just in case you are curious to see Gregg’s new bows, he sent a link to some photos of his new prototypes of the “Inferno” line. The link is http://s20.photobucket.com/albums/b214/javamanarchery/Inferno%20Hybrid%20LB/.
Hopefully, the cherry/bubinga prototype #4 is coming to stay with me for a while…I love being the test-driver! 😀
Jody
in reply to: Patience furthers #29862Dave
Nicely done amigo!
Jody
in reply to: Got One…Got Lucky… #24448Congrats Roger! Nice deer, great bow (Gregg makes incredible bows), and nice jacket.
Jody
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