A lot of interest has been shown by members that have never made or even shot a selfbow so I decided to pass one around this year for anyone that is interested.

Throw your name in the hat by posting here stating which month you prefer to receive it.

I'll send it in a tube to the first recipient and they will then forward it on to the next. All I ask is that you ship it on time using the same tube and packing material.

I'll ship on the 15th and expect everyone else to do likewise.

You are also asked to keep everyone informed as to when you receive, when and who you sent to and as we all know the longer it's in transit the more likely it is to be damaged so for that reason don't sign up unless you are willing to pay shipping by priority mail and furnish a tracking #.

I'll post pics and specs tomorrow but it's high 40's#@29 and should handle a 30" draw. No need for insurance, priority mail will cover $50 and no sense spending the extra funds.

I'd appreciate it if everyone signed the belly of the bow and we'll have a drawing next January from the participants if it makes it around and the winner will get the bow. And if it should happen to break or explode don't sweat it just make sure you let us know. If it were my pride and joy I wouldn't be passing it around.

Happy New Year!!!!>>>----> Fred

Fred sure I'm interested! Put my name in please and thank you. I would like to get it in Oct. Can't wait to shoot it.

Way to go Fred

Marc, I know you don't need it and thank you very much for not making me ship it to Canada. I actually have tears in my eyes from laughing. Should you ever decide to open your heart and pass one of yours around, would you do me the favor of giving me advance notice and I will pay the shipping.

Fred, I've been following your thread, and would be honoured to try your bow out if I may.

It doesn't matter which month.

Ron

Don you are marked down for October and may the spirits be with you on that Osage stave you have coming. I have a strange feeking that by October you will have already decided on your hunting bow for the year.

Craig, you got it. I'll be sending it out Thursday morning. Hopefully you'll get addicted. Send me your address. I'm going to include an arrow which you can keep or pass on. Should you decide to keep it all I ask is that you pull out another that you made or have to send to the next recipient and please sign it. It's all about passing it on.>>>---->Fred

Ron, just to make it easier for me you get February and will receive it from monkeyball (Craig Updegraff) from Pennsylvania. Enjoy!!!

Very nice gesture Fred.

Id be interested in trying it out.always like to try others work.Id like to shoot it at Western states in May if possible.

Traxx you have May. Same as above you will be receiving a signed arrow. Either pass it on or exchange it for one of your own that you sign. Enjoy the bow and post pics if you will. >>>----> Fred

Thank you Fred.Looking forward to it.The bendy handles,are actually my favorite kind and i like to shoot others to see where mine need improvement.Im not a pic kinda guy,but im sure others in our group,will cover that for ya.

TTT for the morning crowd.

Nice gesture, Fred! Jawge

Put my name in the hat please. Really nice gesture there. Thanks. And I'm not requesting any certain time to get this bow.

redheadlvr, you are set to receive it March 15th. Take pics if you can and I'll let you know who to pass it on. Fred

Fred that really cool, I love this type thread. It is always fun to look at the pictures of people shooting the bow and even better if someone gets lucky in hunting season.

I am lucky enough to know Arvin Weaver here in Texas and even luckier to have two of his selfbows. Well one of them he may not claim, I made it under his very patient and watchful eye.

Let's keep this thread up top.

Very nice Fred,,enjoy the bow guys,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

WHAT A NICE IDEA, PLEASE COUNT ME IN. SOMETIME IN THE SUMMER WOULD BE GOOD OR NEXT WINTER BECAUSE I MIGHT BE FEELING BETTER BY THEN.

THANKS: RON

glenbow, Jawge, Caughtandhobble, Mike, thank you all and although Jawge won't admit to being hundreds of years old, I believe he's a throwback from Greek mythology and his spirit has been with us for thousands of years. We are all very fortunate to have his wisdom and grace at our disposal.

Put me in for trying the bow out. Sometime in the spring or summer would be best.

I'd like to try it. Any month is fine.

Hey Tody, how does April sound? If not June is open.

I'm in, sounds like fun....any month works if there's still room.

OK, here's the list so far:

January / monkeyball

February / RonsPlc

March / redheadlvr

April / Tody

May / Traxx

June / mtnbum

July / Rut-row

August / open

September/ open

October / tonto59

November / open

December / open

January 2016/ Winner of the drawing to be announced. Hopefully everyone signs the belly side and forwards a signed arrow along to the next recipient.

Here are a few pics. Specs are 58" NTN, 47#@29. Bow looks to be cockeyed looking at it unbraced but strings up and shoots good.The top limb has some twist, doesn't seem to effect performance. String lays to the left from the top limb viewing from the belly side when strung but tracks the center of the handle. Set up for right hand shooter, would work as well for a lefty shooting off the knuckle. e if the slideshow works. http://s190.photobucket.com/user/Bowferd/slideshow/2015%20Osage%20 bendy%20handle%20pass%20around

April works for me. Got a turkey hunt planed that month.

Try flash

http://s190.photobucket.com/user/Bowferd/slideshow/2015%20Osage%20 bendy%20handle%20pass%20around

Well PB isn't working for me today. I keep getting error messages.

Damn, here's a braced pic at least (Maybe?)

Great gesture.

Can't wait for July. TTT

How long is that bow Fred? And what kind of wood is she made from? Do you know who made it? Thanks

I'm not really sure who made it. It's an osage bow with a bend in the handle recurve design, 58" NTN and marked 47#@29. here's another strung pic.

good for you Fred! That's how the fever gets started in Newbies for sure... :) Looking forward to hearing from all of the happy shooters. Bob

I'd like to try this out if possible. Sending you a pm.

I'm looking forward to shooting it too Fred. One more thing whats the brace height on that bow?

David, I got your message. dhermon scheduled for August.

September, November, and December remain open.

Hey Bob, good to hear from you. Last night when I was moving things around I bumped a nice bamboo backed and bellied longbow off the wall and it landed on it's tip and broke. Ouch!!! Bet you can't guess which one it was. I cringed and froze when it went. Looks like I have some light repair work to schedule. It's fixable, still gnaws on me though for being careless.

I hate it when I do stuff like that, but it happens... at least you have the ability to repair it. :) I like the design of your little bow.

Bow was shipped to the first recipient just before lunch. Craig I was told it would be there Saturday but you never know. I'll PM you the tracking #. Just to give you all an idea of what to expect come shipping time the cost for USPS priority from Nebraska to Pennsylvania was $17.80. Fred

Fred

I sent you a PM

Mike

fishin coyote is scheduled for September.

bigdog21 is scheduled for November.

That leaves only December open. I will update again as soon as it's filled up. It is your responsibility to PM or email the recipient who is listed the month ahead of you with name, address, etc. so they know where to ship to on the 15th. >>>----> Fred

OK, here's the list so far: I'm going to close it off and leave December open just in case I screwed up and forgot someone. I'll double check my PM's and the replies to make sure. If I don't find anything then the next one to respond gets December.

January / monkeyball

February / RonsPlc

March / redheadlvr

April / Tody

May / Traxx

June / mtnbum

July / Rut-row

August / dhermon85

September/ fishin coyote

October / tonto59

November / bigdog21

December / open

January 2016/ Winner of the drawing to be announced. Hopefully everyone signs the belly side and forwards a signed arrow along to the next recipient.

Hope all of you tag a squirrel/bunny or something bigger and post pics even if you're just out stumping in the field for a day.

Good luck and thank you all for participating. Fred

Hey Fred, I would be interested for December! I'm Tonto's brother, so I'm gonna be lucky enough to get a preview in October!!

ShadowFox, I apologize but I made a mistake and found it while double checking my thread. I thought Ron Rector and RonsPlc were the same and missed a spot.

RonsPlc is scheduled for February

Ron Rector is scheduled in December

Man, I hope I didn't screw up more than once and glad I held a month in reserve. So here's the final list.

January / monkeyball

February / RonsPlc

March / redheadlvr

April / Tody

May / Traxx

June / mtnbum

July / Rut-row

August / dhermon85

September/ fishin coyote

October / tonto59

November / bigdog21

December / ron rector

January 2016/ Winner of the drawing to be announced. Hopefully everyone signs the belly side and forwards a signed arrow along to the next recipient.

Hope all of you tag a squirrel/bunny or something bigger and post pics even if you're just out stumping in the field for a day.

Good luck and thank you all for participating. Fred

monkeyball waiting for photos and report.

ttt

I just checked the tracking #. It was shipped Thursday 1/15/15, 2 day priority and expected delivery date was Saturday 1/17/15.

Post office isn't doing their job very well with this one. It shows it departed Harrisburg, PA this evening at 11:05 PM.

Hopefully know more tomorrow.

Product & Tracking Information Postal Product: Priority Mail 2-Day™ Features: USPS Tracking™ Up to $50 insurance included Restrictions Apply Priority Mail Insurance info icon DATE & TIME STATUS OF ITEM LOCATION January 20, 2015 , 10:45 am Delivered, Front Door/Porch NORTHUMBERLAND, PA 17857

I rec'd a PM from monkeyball and he informed me that the end cap on the tube was loose. When he picked the tube up the end cap fell out along with the tip packing material. There was a second protective foam covering both tips that was wrapped securely with rubber bands which looked to have been tampered with.

A portion of the duct tape holding the end cap was also missing. After inspection Craig said the tip was split and we are now in the process of making a claim with the post office.

If it looks like it can not be repaired I will try to get a backup bow sent out to replace this on asap.

Sorry for the short delay and we may change dates from the 15th to a later time of the month, Fred

Sorry to hear the bad news about your bow Fred. So there will be a delay. That's o.k. good things are always worth waiting for...

Oh man, sorry to hear this. Keep us posted

It will be coming back to me for repair. I will then forward it to RonsPlc/ February recipient and Craig/ monkeyball will be receiving it next January. It will just extend the drawing for 1 month.

Good news!! the bow tip was repaired and sent on to Ronsplc who received it Friday. Ron will hopefully post some info and pics and pass it on to readheadlvr mid March. Make sure you two get together to exchange mailing and communication info.

Luck to all. Fred

Great Fred, Glad to hear all went well. And you were able to make a repair. I have had good luck sending bows. But I guess it happens sometimes. Looking forward to trying out your selfbow thanks. Don

Great to hear.

Cross your fingers!!!

Ron called and said when he drew it to about 20" it made a tearing sound. He unstrung it and called me. He said he couldn't detect any visible damage but didn't want to progress any further until he talked to me.

He's going to string it again and put it on the tree and work it slowly until reaching full draw. We'll see if it holds. Hopefully it was salvaged but won't know for sure.

The original crack that I repaired after getting it back ran between spring growth/late growth rings on the tip. I injected Loctite 420 with a syringe allowing it to flow down into the cracked area and clamped overnight.

I sanded, sealed and inspected in the morning. Later in the day after allowing the shellac to dry I strung and exercised it but did not shoot it which maybe I should have.

Ron said that he will let us know.He couldn't detect any problems visually but thought we should be aware.

Just got a PM from Ron. Sounds good!!!

RonsPlc - OK... after re-stringing the bow, and slowly drawing it, I was able to get it to full draw. It will send a 1916 downrange at a fair clip!

I would say that the repair is a good one.

"I would say that the repair is a good one."

As would I!

The bow shoots sweet!

At first, I was REALLY concerned about it, but I took a lesson from Ishi, and WARMED the bow before stringing it, and all went well!

I am able to get all 7 arrows into a 6" mark from 20 yards without a problem, and without any undue stress on the bow!

Give me the month... the 6" mark will dwindle to a 3" one!

Nice Bow Fred!

So Ron how's the bow shooting any photos ?

Sign me up. I would love to see how it feels.

I've been working from dark to dark here recently, and ... go figure... this weekend we are under a winter weather warning. I actually had to leave work early yesterday to beat them closing the roads on me. It really is DIFFERENT here in the south... I don't remember them EVER closing the roads due to snow where I am from (Canada). LOL

I wasn't about to try taking it out in THAT weather.

Today (Saturday) has been raining all day. I am hoping for better weather tomorrow where I can take it out, and stretch my legs, and the bow's.

I am planning to take the bow to Tannehill for the pre-spring arrow fling next weekend, and will be sure to get a bunch of pictures for it there!

I haven't heard from Ron for a few days anyway. Next guy on the list needs to make sure the communication stays open and contact Ron by PM and let him know where to send it. Pics would be appreciated.

Just sent Ron a PM

That's a great offer, I'm not going to add my name to the list cause anytime I want to shoot a selfbow I just grab one off the wall. :)

Well, the Snow on Friday changed to freezing rain on Saturday, then to rain in the PM. and today (Sunday), it's misty, 53 degrees and wet. So I decided to take the bow out for a walk.

Getting ready.

Here's the start of the morning... believe it or not, there is a mountain ridge just behind that tree line... that's where we're going.

First shots... that dark spot just in the middle of the photo.

Same photo basically... just using the zoom feature on the camera.

Now to go get the arrows... the stump although rotten rejected every hit. .... and believe it or not, I DID manage to hit it a couple of times!

I can't get out into the woods without my neighbours dog joining me. She has been a good companion on my roves.

2 arrows rejected by the log, but I did manage to get one to stick!

I couldn't resist this picture!

The next target. That tree trunk is snapped off about 20ft up.

I managed to get a couple to stick in it! The fletch that is straight to the shot is a field point. The small game heads, and judos went the way the tree wanted them to go. I had to dig the field point out with my knife.

Although this log was down, and had been for a long time... it is still an arrow killer!

A closer view of the arrow tip, or rather where it used to be!

All in all, this bow is a pleasure to shoot. I can't wait to take it to Tannehill next weekend and let some of the likes of George D. Stout have a crack at it!

looks like a lot of fun. we have 10" sow and -0 wind chills

Ron, great pics. Thanks for posting. Hope you enjoyed the visit.

Just sent readheadlvr a PM with contact info. Nice pics Ron! Have fun with the bow. Are we all signing the bow somewhere?

From what I read, we're to sign the belly of the bow Tody.

I'm going to ship the bow a bit early to readheadlvr as I have some commitments that will prevent me from shooting for the last week... set to ship out on Saturday.

Fred, I know you asked that the bow be shipped using the same packaging... but I just didn't want to wrap it in a loose cheesecloth inside the tube... I put it in a nice cozy flannel bow sock. I think it'll travel comfortably. :)

The time I spent with the bow was a pleasure. I was surprised and pleased that I could hit where I aimed with it right from the start.

My 1916's were a tad stiff for it, but worked just fine.

BTW, I went back to that log 3 times since it broke the tip of the arrow off... never did find the SGT Blunt that it claimed.

I will post on Saturday to confirm that it was picked up by USPS.

Well...the bow arrived at my house . In the form of a postal (tried-to-deliver-but-no-one-was- home) notice. I must have a new carrier since nothing gets delivered unless it will fit in the mailbox. Guess I'll be taking time to make a trip to the p.o. tomorrow.

Your suppose to send a signed arrow to the next guy in line too.

Got to the post office today and picked this little gem up. I just got to try her out a few minutes ago (almost 8:30PM EST). Tried some 1916s but with my draw length and draw style 1816s work pretty well. I have to shoot her off the knuckle since I'm a leftie. There is a 3D tournament this weekend so she might be making this trip with me. So for the rest of you that is waiting your turn- you won't like her at all so I'll just do you all a favor and declare myself the winner of this bow. Just joking!

Good to hear that it made it safe, and sound.

ttt

bigdog21 thanks for bringing it topside. Spring is here and I've been busy trying to get caught up on some neglected projects.

Please sign the belly of the bow if you will. Also you don't have to send an arrow along. You can send the original arrow but I thought it would be nice to have one of someone else's to your collection, sort of an arrow exchange as it passes through everyone's hands.

Fred

Good to see this working its way down the line, come on August! I like the arrow idea, the winner would have a bow, and a dozen arrows.

just waiting for some more pic. of the bow in action.

Let's see some pics of the bow in action. What is a good arrow combo for this bow? Just thinking ahead.

I shot bamboo arrows 31" spine of 55-60 125gr tip.

I unfortunately have had very very little time with this gem of a bow. Been fighting viral pneumonia really bad the last three weeks;it'll start to get better then BAM it hits harder the next round. When I have been able to shoot 1916s were used. Just my initial arrow size first try. Hopefully this weekend I can string her up and do some serious shooting. I'll try to post some pics.

Ttt.

Whats the latest news?

Any more pics?

Unfortunately I didn't get any pics made;sorry. She just got dropped off at the post office for Tody to enjoy.

She will probably miss my turkey hunt that starts on the 13th. Was planing to take her out a bit to the woods. Might just end up with some range time. We will see.

so were is the bow? and hows it shooting? ready for pic.

bigdog21, I'm with you... I loved the visit this bow had with me... even though it didn't work out for me to shoot it as much as I would have liked, or to take more pictures of it in action.

Let's bring this back up

The bow is sitting at my home this minute and I'm sitting at work. Unfortunatelly it didn't make my turkey trip with me as it arrived a day after my departure. I will try to take it out for some shooting this week. Very nice looking bow. The limbs seam to not be in alligment with the handle so I refrained from shooting it last week untill I got a hold of Fred and was reassured that is how the bow is and I can shoot it without breaking it.

Here is what I mean about the limbs.

Hows it shootin for ya?

Id like to get some arrows ready for when it comes my way.How wide is it at the arrow pass?

It looks as though it is more center shot,due to the limb alignment.

Small update on the travels of the bow. Last Sunday I had the opportunity to take it out to my first 3D shoot at Chicago Bow Hunters. It was a welcome invitation that I received from a fellow Leatherwaller, Eightweight. I can say that having never shot a selfbow or a long bow, it is a bow I could see myself carrying in the deer woods. Here is a few shots of us shooting the Osage. Very beautiful bow that I plan on taking some detailed pictures and try to replicate with my first stave. I was using full length 600 spine carbons with about 170 grains up front. Basically the same arrows I use with my #45 Grizzly.

Last one with my mug.

Took the bow out for one last time yesterday after work. Went over to our local county forest preserve archery range "Blackwell". Was a very nice eavening. The stick is now back in the tube and going to the post office in a few hours.

This was at about 15yd.

good shooting

I hope it shoots as good for me at Western States.

Good to see your mug shots Tody. It's always nice to be able to put a face with the name. Glad you enjoyed it. Fred

Got the bow today.

Its in good shape,but there was no end cap,on the tube.there were 3 arrows in the tube with the bow.How many should there be?

There was 3 arrows that I placed in the tube so it looks like everything made it to your place except the cap. Wonder how the cap went missing with all the duct tape I used to seal the packege?

How is the bow shooting for you Traxx?

Hope you're enjoying this sweetheart of a bow!

I didnt end up taking it to Western States.I was so swamped with work,right before,that i didnt end up having time to make any arrows up for it.I have been shooting it here n there lately and it has taught me a couple things about my shooting and what i want to incorporate,into my next bow,of the same style.

ttt

Is the list still current?

If so,i need MTNbum's adress,to send it off for june.

It's you guys responsibility to get in touch with the person ahead and behind you on the list for address and delivery information. Only thing I know to tell you is try to PM him and see if you get a response.

It's you guys responsibility to get in touch with the person ahead and behind you on the list for address and delivery information. Only thing I know to tell you is try to PM him and see if you get a response.

Already did it Fred. He hasnt posted in a while,but hopefully he will check in soon.

Someone here should know MTMbum. Looks like he last posted about 2 weeks ago.

No problem. Like I said in the PM, just hold onto it and if we don't hear from him you can exchange info with July and pass it onto him a little early. Fred

No problem. Like I said in the PM, just hold onto it and if we don't hear from him you can exchange info with July and pass it onto him a little early. Fred

Where's the bow now?

Traxx pm'd me that he sent it and MTMbum pm'd saying that he'd post on here when he receives it.

Traxx pm'd me that he sent it and MTMbum pm'd saying that he'd post on here when he receives it.

I am really enjoying all the post on Fred's Osage bow. I think it great.

Ron Rector

I am really enjoying all the post on Fred's Osage bow. I think it great.

Ron Rector

Its out of my hands now.Hope it made it alright.

The bow arrived safe and sound (thanks Traxx) with 4 signed arrows. I unpackaged it Monday evening (what a wonderful looking bow), and tested two different arrows this evening shooting up my driveway into a traget in the back of my garage. I took a picture of the bow and the first group in the target round, but the poor light and inside conditions do not do the wood and finish of this bow justice. I will get her outdoors soon for a proper session (both shooting and photographing). Thanks to all who did your part to get the bow to the next recipient and thank you Fred for this opportunity.

I used the bow for the "first shot" that member CD posts each week day. Today's shot was a walk-back series from 15, 20 and 25 yards. After the three cold shots, I shot a few more rounds then placed the bow on the bow sock that accompanies it and included the 4 arrows that shipped with the bow for pic. Looking forward to going stump shooting soon.

Looks like the osage is making it's travels. Enjoy mntbum! I found I had to wear a glove on my hand othervise the flethings would catch the top of my hand and cut it. Not used to shooting without a shelf. Probably was something with my grip.

Tody...

You had the nock point a little low,for shooting over the hand.I raised it a bit.

The bow is out of the suburbs. Staying at a cabin today thru Sunday that is surrounded by a large state forest. I used the bow for today's "first shot" thread (today was a walk back series of 15, 20 and 25), but I will finally have a chance to get stump shooting over the next few days. I will post up some pics of the bow out in the woods soon.

looks good and have fun, what arrow spine you using and arrow details

The bow

I tried several photo sites and the advanced editing tools here on LW in an attempt to post all pics into one post (sorry that I couldn't work that out).

I can't believe how quickly the time with this bow has passed. Soon I will sign the bow, select an arrow to include in the package, and send the bow on to the July recipent.

Here is the bow on a recent stump shoot.

folks who have had the bow

one of the arrows this bow likes: GT 3555 blem (thanks BIg Jim), judo point with 100 grain inserts, cut to 27.5

let one go (of course it found its mark since you all can't see the stump in the frame)

I really enjoyed the bow (thanks, Fred), but the best part of the day was time in the woods with this guy.

We always like to end on a positive. I finished the last part of the day with a longbow and my son used the bendy bow. Last two arrows found the mark and we headed back to the truck. Thanks again, Fred and those who moved the bow along through the list. I'll post again when it is shipped then enjoy watching the updates as the bendy bow completes its travels.

This is awesome guys!

Eric

Great pics!! I'm enjoying this as much as you guys. I think when this one has made it's rounds I'll start another with one of the bows I've sandwiched together. Fred

Hey, monkeyball. I met you at your shoot a few weeks ago. The bendy bow showed up on the doorstep the day of your shoot or you would have had a preview of it there. Cool that it will go on a 5 month trip and end up close to where it is now. This stump shoot was in the Bald Eagle State Forest.

Guys, I just posted a drawing for an osage kids bow that I'm going to work on and give away. I hope you'll all participate and add some young person you know to the list. Thanks, Fred

craig figure out when its my turn maybe we can work something out I was nov. but not sure now mit split my month with you

Recieved the bow today, what a great surprise, I haven't been around here for a couple months, extremely busy and record floods in parts of our area including where I work. I was at the bow range taking part in the first 3d shoot I was able to participate in this year when I got a call that a package had arrived! Can't wait to try it out, I'll post pics soon.

First and only shots so far, gt 3555 w/125 up front, full length, smooth shooter, I was being very cautious with my 30" draw and will be. More pics as soon as I have a chance.

Bow shipped today to dhermon85. Sorry I didn't get more pics, this summer has completely consumed me! Very nice bow Fred...thank you!

I sent Fred Arnold and Craig monkeyball PM's Monkeyball is taking my Oct. spot. I wish you good luck hunting with that bow this Oct. Craig. I hope that many of you try your hand at making a selfbow. I wish you all good luck at winning that selfbow. I know, I will have more selfbow questions for you Fred. Thanks again Fred.

Attention fishin coyote. A change has been made to the list. It's now October/ monkeyball.

Recieved the bow, haven't loosed an arrow yet :( Hope to give er a try tomorrow.

Looking forward to reading the travels of this bow. Has everyone been adding arrows and signing the bow. Someone is going to be very happy when bendy finds it's final owner! Post some pics when yo can dhermon85.

It appears everyone has added an arrow so far!

When does it come to Arvin's house! Arvin

Where is the bow now?

Just wondering.

I think David Hermon from Kansas has it but he hasn't posted.

Enjoying the heck out of this thread!

Fred, GREAT idea. :)

All ... some nice times shared here. Thanks for that.

... and a bump.

Nick

dhermon85, I replied to your PM if you are still having trouble with it shoot me an email to mike65wy at yahoo.com

Mike

Alright. So it's been a busy month for me. But the bow has been sent off.

While I had it, it was a pleasure. Definitely didn't get to spend as much time shooting it as I had planned, but it opened my eyes to i whole different 'style'/type of archery equipment.

I just moved, which is great, into a sort of fixer upper and it really eats into my play time:). I did get to take the bow on one short rove but inconveniently left the phone home and was too far gone to turn back. So we just took some in the yard

My little lady. I told her she looked sooo cool in dem shades. Haha

Here's me, shaking my head...my oldest just yelled MISS!

I'll try to get this pic straight????

Not sure what I'm doing wrong. Oh well. Big thank you to Fred Arnold for letting us try it out.

Well I was wondering were the bow was as I had not received a notice of a package yet in my po box( we don't have home delivery in this town). I went in and ask them today if there was a long package for me and the girl goes ohhh let me look. She then comes out with it and says ah it just came in. I said okay and took it back to work. Happy Happy Happy. I then ran the tracking # and it seems that its been sitting there since Friday the 18th, GRRRRR.

I now have it my possession and got out this evening as the sun was going down with my 1st shot ever out of the bow. I missed just to the left. Wish I could say I got better with the follow ups. They all hit to the left of where I was looking by 10 -12"s. Hopefully I'll figure it out in the next few days.

Mike

Those bend in the handle selfbows need about 10-15# lighter spine in order to fly properly to the mark. Even the ones I narrow the handle on require lighter spine or heavier points.

Well my time with Bendy has come to a end and its in the hands of the USPS :).

I want to THANK YOU Fred for allowing me the opportunity to shoot it for the month. I had never shot anything but production bows. So for me there was a steep learning curve. I quickly figured out the reason for the consistent left shots. It was combination of the shafts and me rolling the grip in my hand at the release. Once I figured that out it was pure joy to shoot. I used it a lot on the 1st shots that CD runs everyday. and I tried my hardest to get some blood on it the 1st 2 weeks of the season here but the deer would not cooperate. So hopefully Craig can get some PA blood on it.(no pressure buddy:))

Here's a couple of pics of it out in the woods.

Once Again Fred >>>>>>>>>>>THANK YOU

Mike

Watching and waiting....

Not legal...yet...Grrrr. There were a bunch that kept offering perfect shots

We even went and visited a couple of old freinds

That's interesting fishin coyote... here, small game season starts a month before bow season for deer, and ends a month after deer season closes.

I refer to it as "Target Season".

I found this log and milk crate 19 years ago, It had a half ash stick blind built around it. I sat down on the crate to check out the view and within five minutes killed a 6 point, the 1st of many deer that myself or one of my three boys when they were young would get from here. The years have taken their toll on her and the deer no longer cross by her but I still spend a few sits every fall there. It's hard to explain why but I have to go there every year. On a side note I never met or found out who the original hunter was that set the crate there.

Mike

Was just wondering what is Bendy up to since I sent her off in the spring and came up on this thread. Nice, hope you have some fun with the bow Monkey.

Glad to see it arrived and you're enjoying it this time. Looking forward to more stories.

Fred

Great hunt and great encounters Craig! Your getting close my friend!

Nice pics Craig, looks like your having fun!

Looks like a lot of fun Craig. I sent you a pm on the bow. going to half to pass. was looking forward to it as are rut is usually anywhere between nov. 12 thru the 25 but will not be home to use it. when I fist signed up I thought I was the luckiest guy on the list to have it threw the rut. funny how things can change.

Well guys it looks like the pass around is over. If I don't hear from one of the others who passed on their month by this Saturday then I'm going to have the drawing and monkeyball will then ship the bow and arrows to the winner.

Thanks to all of you for your participation and especially your cooperation in making sure the bow was shipped to the next down the line.

I hope you all enjoyed it as much as I have.

Fred

Thanks Fred for letting all of us try the bow. It was a lot of fun and got mt thinking more about selfbows. On my to-do list. Good luck to everyone in the drawing! Nice photos Monkeyball, to bad no one was able to draw blood with the bow, but the season isn't over so things can still change.

Yes thanks so much Fred for the generosity. This selfbow is a sweetheart! (Having a bout with pneumonia while I had her cut down on my shooting time but at least she got shot some). Good luck to all that had the pleasure to shoot her.

I also want to thank you for the chance to shoot this bow.

It was the first REAL self bow I have had the chance to shoot, and I was impressed with it. I just wish I had the shop space, and knowledge needed to make something like this.

Good luck to all that are in the drawing.

Thanks Fred your generosity is second to none!

Cool thread. Nice hunting spot Monkey ball

Hi Fred: I don't know if you knew it or not when you started this thread but it sure turned out to something great. I will bet that work shops will have a lot more osage shavings than they did last year. Great post.

Ron

Thanks Fred! It was enjoyable to watch the bow pass to a few people with anticipation of my turn, have the bow and enjoy it, then send it on and follow it around. My son thought it was cool that it made it back to PA about an hour away from us while it was with monkeyball.

I would also like to Thank You Fred for the opportunity. Having never held, let alone shoot a self bow. I waited with anticipation for my time with it. When it arrived my 1st impression was how light it was but how different it was to shoot compared to my other bows.

What I really enjoyed about this entire process, was reading and seeing how the men,their friends and families enjoyed shooting it as she traveled across the country.

Thank you Mike

Well done all, it has been a treat to 'hitch' along on the trail of this one.

Thanks. :)

Nick

And the winner is Rut-row!!!!!!

Congratulations Rick!!!!! I enjoyed everyone's participation and hope to do this again sometime.>>>------>Fred

Congratulations Rick!

I hope you get the chance to put some blood on that bow!

You won a sweetheart of a bow! Enjoy the ride...

Wow! Speechless! Thank you Fred for all your efforts and generosity, I was wishing I had more time with the bow and was very busy the month I had it, only having time to loose just a few arrows! Once I get it in my hands I'll surely hit the woods with some seriously good mojo!

Again thank you!

Rick

Congrats. Treat her well!

Congrats Rut-row. Nice pictures monkeyball. Enjoyed this thread. That was a really cool idea you came up with Fred. Thanks again.

Congrats Rick, Hope she brings you great joy

Mike

Congrats. Hope all of us signing the bow brings some luck to it!

Better erase mine then.LOL

This is one of many reasons why Stickbow is an awesome archery site. Fred Arnold was one of the good guys on the leather wall. What a way to pass it on! Thanks to all the leather wallers that go above and beyond!;)

Very cool and what an awesome thing to do!

George Stout Did a pass around with an old Lemon wood bow called “Old Buck” That was alot of fun too.

John Cooper also did a pass around with a Curtis Byrd Texas Comanche recurve as well.

I got to shot "Ol Buck"

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