[Mike Bolin]

in reply to: Making a Better Forest For Deer (Hunting) #15481

Patrick, the way I interpret what they are saying and what I would do, is to stack the pines making a natural windbreak. More or less build a fence/windbreak with the pines. Depending on the amount of trees, you can actually position the pines to provide natural cover around future foodplots. As far as beding cover, any “junk” trees you wish to drop, I would suggest cutting them 2′-4′ up from the ground. If possible, don’t cut the thru, leave a “hinge” and let the tree fall to the ground. More or less, you create deadfalls and natural windbreaks while still letting the sunlight in to enhance natural growth, providing both natural food sources and bedding cover. Keep us informed as to your progress! Mike

[Mike Bolin]

in reply to: Merry Christmas, Ed! #52153

Dr. Ashby, you are in my prayers! Merry CHRISTmas! Mike

[Mike Bolin]

in reply to: Heavy Bows – Are they now a part of our past #52126

I have shot in the upper 50#s and lower 60#s for 20 years. Summer before last, I suffered with some nerve damage in my lower neck and out into my right shoulder. Docs told me that I had broken my neck at sometime (years ago, but I never knew it) and that some disc degeneration was going on. It was suggested that I give up shooting! I started PT and added some weight routines and the Docs agreed that I could still shoot, but to keep the weight down around 50#. Doc Ashby’s work wih EFOC has been a real benefit for me and as long as I keep up with the therapy/weights, 52# is very doable. If I do get to hunt Moose in the future, I will shoot a heavy EFOC arrow and go for a close, broadside shot! Mike

[Mike Bolin]

in reply to: Scent-Lok #13982

Personally have never used any type of “scent lock” clothing. I THINK it is a gimic. I feel like most of the scent we emit comes from our head and mouth and even wearing a full headcover won’t stop it all.I do use scent free soap, either Ivory bar soap or HS when I shower before a hunt. I don’t wear my hunting boots in the truck or for anything other than hunting. I have had deer pick my trail at times even tho I had taken as many precautions as I could to scent free. Walking to to the stand or blind, wade a small stream or step in puddles and when I hunted where there was livestock present, I didn’t avoid stepping on a cow “plop” or two. I did quite a bit of research on the scent lock type clothing and there are just as many negative reports out there as there are positive ones. Playing the wind is the most important thing any hunter can do. Good luck! Mike

[Mike Bolin]

in reply to: clank #16507

If you are drawing 28″ or more I am taking an educated guess that your arrows are underspined. MOST recurves are cut past center which gives you a bit more flexability with your arrow spine. If you are drawing more than 28″ you are effectively increasing your draw weight by approx. 3# per inch. The length of the shaft makes a big difference as well. The longer the shaft, no matter what arrow material, the more flexible the shaft. Point weight also makes a difference. When you go with a heavier point, it increases the flex of the shaft when shot. Due to a shoulder problem, I have dropped in draw weight to 48# at my 28″ draw. I am shooting a carbon shaft with a deflection of .400 which would put it in the 70# range, but I am shooting right a 300 grains on the front end. I suggest picking up TJ’s book as he explains it much better than I can. Good luck! Mike

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