Let me preface this article by acknowledging that the color combinations of your arrow fletching will in no way improve your overall hunting performance. Understandably, this article will be aimed at enlightening archers who see colors perfectly (or close to), hence the article will be of no benefit to archers who Read more…
Flu flu’s are the large, feathery fletchings used for short distance hunting. They’re particularly useful when hunting game birds such as grouse or pheasants in locations where you don’t want your arrows flying for long distances.Image: TrueFlight Flu Flu FeathersThe length of the fletching and the number placed on the Read more…
When it comes to shooting a bow (compound or recurve), for some archers, there is nothing more rewarding and satisfying than shooting/releasing an arrow with their fingers (as opposed to shooting with a release aid/mechanical release).Despite what some may believe, there is absolutely nothing wrong with finger shooting.However, employing this Read more…
It is not necessary to use an arrow rest on a recurve bow, many archers shoot off the shelf with great success. But for those who like the added stability and slight elevation a rest provides, it provides an additional level of support for your arrow.Not only that, including a Read more…
It doesn’t matter what type of bow you use, an arrow rest will help with accuracy and consistency. This is definitely the case when shooting a recurve bow and there is a strong selection of different types to understand and choose from.Starting from beginners right up to Olympic-standard archers, an Read more…
Archery is not a one-size-fits-all sport because each archer uses different tools to hit the mark. This includes what kinds of barebow arrow rest they might use, which is arguably the key component to great barebow archery.A barebow arrow rest can make a difference in how you shoot your arrow, Read more…
Cable driven arrow rests are a popular type of drop away rest that works through a cord attached to the Buss-cable of the bow.In some versions, when the bow string is drawn, tension is applied to a spring attached to the launcher arm. When the string is released the spring Read more…
Full capture compound arrow rests, often referred to as containment arrow rests, though not perfect (especially for competitive target shooting) are great arrow rests for beginner and inexperienced shooters.The reason containment rests are incredibly helpful for newer shooters is that they firmly hold arrows in place, thus allowing new shooters Read more…
For the highest level of bowfishing success, it is critical that you use an arrow rest which is suitable for bowfishing.Arrow rests which you use for bowhunting can be unbelievably dangerous and is not as reliable as a rest which is well-suited for bowfishing. Table of Contents Comparison of Bowfishing Read more…
After watching your vanes get eaten slowly by your drop rest, you might be wondering what is the best fletching for a whisker biscuit. The best fletching for a Whisker Biscuit is whichever one the archer is the most comfortable with. However, the hardiness of a vane to resist damage from the Read more…
