[Patrick]

in reply to: Planning an Elk Hunt #55010

Smithhammer wrote: Assuming your bag is still truly a 20 deg. bag after years of use, I think it would be fine for a Sept. hunt.

Since Tyler definitely needs a new bag, maybe I should give him mine and I’ll get a new one. 😆

[Patrick]

in reply to: Planning an Elk Hunt #54977

Sleeping bags:

I have a North Face Cat’s Meow, which is a synthetic insulation, 20 degree bag. It has served me well over the years. Would you suggest a lower temp rated bag, or should I be okay with what I have?

[Patrick]

in reply to: Handle on a Samick Sage #51587

Steve Graf wrote: Alternatively, you can go to a store that sells racquetball rackets and/or tennis rackets and get the wrap on grip intended for rackets.

I was going to suggest the same thing

[Patrick]

in reply to: Planning an Elk Hunt #50937

After just a little bit of research, I have come to the conclusion that we are definitely going on our elk hunting adventure next year. It’s the last year Tyler qualifies for a junior license (he’ll be 17 next year, at that time), and that’ll save me some big bucks!

[Patrick]

in reply to: Robertson 'Primal Styk' #50587

Smithhammer wrote: Well, another poor homeless Primal Styk knocked on my door, and far be it for me to not invite it out of the cold on a bitter winter’s night. 😉

You’ve got me wanting to open my own homeless shelter!

[Patrick]

in reply to: Planning an Elk Hunt #50581

Steve Graf wrote: My boy and I are taking a back country trout fishing trip this summer. So I had him trying on some of my hiking boots and going through my back packs. I picked the two out we are taking and had him try one on. He said “But dad, my pack is twice as big as your pack”. To which I replied “good eye boy, good eye.”

With age, comes wisdom. 😉

[Patrick]

in reply to: Planning an Elk Hunt #49462

I’m also putting my son to work, making him help with the research. He thinks it’s just busy work, because he doesn’t think I need his help, but he’s wrong. As time goes by, I’m sure it’ll give him a sense of accomplishment, as well as help him, so he can confidently plan his own adventures as he branches out on his own (snifle, snifle).

[Patrick]

in reply to: Winter Rove #49422

Great post!

[Patrick]

in reply to: Add weight to a Judo?? #48654

TSCHMED wrote: But then it would be 2 grains too heavy:roll:

Just kidding. Very creative. Thanks Patrick:)

Just so happens that I have some glue-ons and long adapters laying around.

Measure out two grains of glue, and walla! I have the answer for everything. 😆

And you’re welcome. 😉

[Patrick]

in reply to: Planning an Elk Hunt #48649

We are definitely going to taking the “high elevation rocky mountain terrain, with long vistas where I could watch elk from 1000 yards away then try to sneak in on them” option, and we are definitely going the DIY route as well. I’m hoping my son really bulks up in the next couple years so he can carry most of our gear. 😆

[Patrick]

in reply to: Planning an Elk Hunt #48510

David Petersen wrote: Patrick, should you decide on the West Slope of CO, let me know and I’ll help as I can–anything to keep you here more than you’ve been in the past. :lol::

If that’s where we go, I will definitely be taking advantage of your offer! That respite paid off after all! 😆

David Petersen wrote: Meanwhile, I offered basic advice on researching a diy elk hunt in some book somewhere, maybe Man Made of Elk. I’m currently in CA visiting my wife’s family and getting a nostalgic dose of Pacific beach time, but it doesn’t sound like you’re in a rush.

I still have stuff packed up from my move in July. I’m going to figure out where I stashed my books, and find that info! There worth rereading anyway. 😉

Hope all is going well for you D!

[Patrick]

in reply to: Add weight to a Judo?? #47672

In an attempt to redeem myself, if instead of using the screw-in judo, you use the glue-on version (135 grains for the 11/32 version) and then use the long aluminum screw-in broadhead adapter (42 grains for the 11/32 version), you’ll be at 177 grains.

Here:

http://www.3riversarchery.com/Judo+Small+Game+Glue-On+Point_i4200X_baseitem.html

And here:

http://www.3riversarchery.com/Aluminum+Screw-In+Broadhead+Adapters_i4196X_baseitem.html

[Patrick]

in reply to: Add weight to a Judo?? #47654

R2 wrote: [quote=Patrick]Here ya go:

http://www.3riversarchery.com/pdp+insert+weight+system_iSPW05_baseitem.html

Good Pat!!!

Now I can have one nut behind the judo for weight and one nut farther back to add misses without having any washers involved. :D:D

Someone needs to come up with something that looks like a blunt of different weights only only drilled and tapped so to screw another point into it.

:oops::lol:

[Patrick]

in reply to: Add weight to a Judo?? #47647

TSCHMED wrote: I guess I’m not explaining it clearly…

😳 No, you were very clear. I just didn’t pay close enough attention to what it was I was posting.

Kind of like a screw-in version of a Woody Weight. It surprised me that something like that’s not readily available.

[Patrick]

in reply to: Planning an Elk Hunt #47558

I can completely relate, in that if someone were to ask about whitetail hunting, I’d be at a loss to provide direction as well.

I intend to keep this thread going, through the entire process. Hopefully, in addition to obtaining some useful information for our hunt, I can help others intending to do the same.

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