Going Traditional

Okay guys…..

This will be new for me. I have a bow and have shot arrows in the basement. However, I’m looking for the right arrow/fletching/broadhead combination. I would like to have wood arrows and real feathers. If any of you have some advice or direction for me? It will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

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Gobbler,

No advice here but just wondering if you are converting completely to traditional gear or if it just as a hobby? I know you have shot bucks you have been after the last couple years so maybe you are taking it to the next level. Just curious I guess.

Cool idea Ricco.. I think we’ve all had that thought more than once. I usually do after I drop $200 on a set of arrows & a candybar.

Maybe you could lobby to the MNDNR to allow 1 buck with traditional equipment and 1 buck with commercialized equipment. You’d sure see a lot of wood flying through the woods by October 25th!

I shoot “traditional” as well, and for me this means recurve with carbon arrows. I realize this is not completely trad and “beautiful”, but I get much better consistency out of carbon with my bow. I am only shooting #46, and use easton axis with a 4″ helical fletch for better stability. I tip that with a 2 blade magnus.
Cedar arrows are just that, wooden cedar arrows. It can be done just as well, but it is more difficult to find the right spine, right consistency and straightness out of wood as it would be with carbon. I shot cedar for a few months, but have switched to carbon and do not really regret it.

I have been at it with a long bow this year and it is fun! I can help you get your hands on some wood arrows I got some friends that make them, I’m unsure on prices though. As far as broad heads I like a two bladed fixed head helps with penetration with lower poundage. Shoot me a pm with your number I would be willing to help you in any way I can

Wood arrows not unlike wood fishing lures, are frustratingly inconsistent. A good group of arrows can be had of course, if you buy enough of them. That said pinpoint accuracy will likely suffer due to variance in spine and straightness as well as technology afforded in modern gear so in order to get it done consistently, shots on deer need to be closer.