Turkeygirl

Re: Question about arrows...again Well if my 25 1/2" arrows are fine with a 26" DL, then I guess I probably don't need to have them a 1/2" longer. Blazer vanes won't be too light for my set- up though will they? (since I have 4" vanes right now). How much do one of those fletching things cost? I suppose if I got one and some Blazers, it would be cheaper to do it myself, and I could add wraps if I wanted or not.

Well here is a photo of a few of the several flies I've tied. From left to right, a Silver Butcher,(wet fly) Cahill(I think,wet fly), and my own 2 creations (1 wet and 1 dry) The first one of my creations, the tail is done from turkey feather (from my last bird I got 3 years ago), dubbing for a body with a turkey tail feather fiber wrapped around, and wings from duck feather I cut off our ducks The 2nd of my creations (far right), the tail is from Grouse feather (only Grouse I've ever killed), body is Peacock Herl, wings are from same turkey feather, and the cream hackle from hackle I picked up from one of our mini/Bantam chickens that got caught by a fox back in the summer. Oh, and the wings on the Silver Butcher also from one of our ducks. So let me know what ya think! I'm trying to make enough so maybe I can make up a few assortments to sell, or at least see if they will,lol. Or maybe a few "giveaways" on Realtree for those of us who do fly fish. I've got the whip finish mastered among half hitch nots, and I quit breaking the thread,lmbo I can see it now "The Exclusive Turkeygirl Fly Collection"

So I think I've decided to stick with the Beman ICS 500 arrows since they work really well for me. I sent jerry on AY an pm abotu arrows, haven't heard back yet. I decided to look online for anyone who sells them. I found that archerycountry.com sells them for $60, I can get them fletched with Blazers, cut to whatever length, and for an additional $20 have wraps put on. At huntersfriend.com for $77 I can get them cut and fletched however I want. Are either of these good deals? Are wraps a good idea or not necessary? Also my current arrow length is about 25 1/2"; could I have new arrows cut to 26" and would they still fly like my current ones or should I stick to 25 1/2" And one more thing, I saw on those 2 websites they ask how you want the vanes set, like @ a 4 degree r or left helical, etc...or just normal with a 1 degree offset. What's the best choice? My current 4" vanes are basically straight. Thanks!

Re: Its to nice outside Well the wind chill here makes it feel like 0 but it is better than the last week. I think I'll go bunny hunting later:-)

Re: geuss what came in the mail!!! Got one the other day in the mail! Addressed to Andy but who cares, I order under his account and I think I've spent more money there than he has,lol. It's a nice "book".

Re: Good Luck RangerClay Good juck Ranger! Hope that Chili keeps ya warm!

Re: let\'s play the \"or\" game! White wood or metal?

Re: let\'s play the \"or\" game! Hellman's Jam or Jelly

Re: Anyone else notice? This is Andrea's partner here....I have 2 words and I'm quoting them..."Ban em!" hee hee (just kidding...for now,lol)

Cabin Fever time as it appears some of us are losing it in the lounge. The "or" and "1,000,000" posts are 2 examples I'm thinking of. We must be bored or something........... Especially me because Buckee has me ROFLMBO!

Re: Count to 1,000,000! I was bored, what can I say! 28 lol since you guys didn't post any number:-P

Re: Count to 1,000,000! 27:-)

Re: Count to 1,000,000! 26

Re: Count to 1,000,000! 25

Re: This fly tying..... LOL, yeah those half hitches sure are alot easier. Sometimes the string slips off the whip and then I'm ready to heave the thing across the room...oh the joys of flies:-)

Re: let\'s play the \"or\" game! Skiing Realtree or Mossy Oak (I had to,lol)

Re: let\'s play the \"or\" game! rechargable Snow or rain?

Re: I geuss its time Take care buddy! We'll all miss you and you are still a part of this family! I hope you will still enjoy the outdoors, whether or not you are hunting:-)

Re: Count to 1,000,000! 3

Re: Too hot! I'll take your weather any day Andrea! We have been like in the teens and lower for like 2 weeks no, going below 0 at night! I want to do some small game hunting before season closes but if this keeps up, who knows...

Re: let\'s play the \"or\" game! Contacts Carbon or aluminum (hopefully someone didn't post this already, lol)

Re: Well...that\'s disappointing Thanks madhuntinpastor. I know I wouldn't trade that hunt for anything and the memories are worth alot more to me. and knowing God blessed me with that deer. Winning isn't everything.....

So I mentioned before about sending in a photo of me and my archery buck to the NY Outdoor News Best Buck Contest....supposedly antler size isn't a factor. I thought if I didn't win, at least my photo would be in the paper. NO! The last issue, they had 2 full pages of entry photos, I wasn't in it. Just got the latest issue today, which announced the winners and they still had entry photos, I was no where! I thought my photo was decent but obviously my deer wasn't "big" enough or what not I don't know. I was thinking of emailing them and finding out if they even received my photo. Maybe they just had too many entries to publish and therefore only showed the "better" ones. I just annoys me because it seems that antler size always plays a factor, even if they say it doesn't. Or I need a betetr camera. Oh yeah, and they said field photos are best. Well it's hard to do field photos when you get your deer in the evening and by the time you get it cleaned and dragged, its pitch black out. Ok, I'm sorry but I had to vent

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Re: Valentine\'s Day gift? [ QUOTE ] I don't celebrate Valentine's day. I don't have a boyfriend or husband to have a reason to do so. I do wish my parent's a happy Valentine's day and get them something each year, but that's about the extent of my Valentine's day is giving to others not receiving from others. The few guy friends I have, have girlfriends of their own to worry about on that day and the few that are single aren't the type to do something nice for a girl on their own will, hence why they are still single at their ages. If someone gets me something for Valentine's day I'll be truly surprised, but not holding my breath on that. lol Nice bracelet Andrea! I pitty any guy who ever wants to buy me jewelry I can only wear titanium or platinum. Allergic to the other metals. So, I'm quite expensive to buy jewelry for. lol [/ QUOTE ] I'm with ya Moon! Valentine's Day I think is more of a commercial holiday. I mean if you truly love someone, you tell them you love them more than 1 day out of the year,lol. To me it's just another day, with some good chocolate from my mom,lol.