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  1. Mossy-Back

    LIVE from the Saddle 2024

    Last weekend of late archery season here. I found a spot on public with a ton of buck sign but no deer. Had to leave early due to a severe thunderstorm rolling in.
  2. Mossy-Back

    Dedicated platform vs on-stick platform

    I did use it a few times as my primary platform along with other sticks. It worked well for that and would be a good way to save some weight, but I think my next step will be sticking with a regular platform and lighter weight sticks. I like having the extra foot room and the cam-over platforms...
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    Dedicated platform vs on-stick platform

    I did the one-sticking and rappel thing with the U.P. and the Pursuit for about half the season. It worked well, but just not for me. I had no issues with the U.P. and it was quite comfortable, but decided I'd go back to 3 sticks and a platform. I picked up a Seeker platform and I like it better...
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    Dedicated platform vs on-stick platform

    I got a chance to try out the Pursuit (Gen 1) a few times this week. I wasn't using it as a main platform, just as an extra step around the tree for those 1-3 o'clock shots. It worked fine for that, seemed decently stable for a 1 pound platform. In the end I think I'll stick to a ring of steps...
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    LIVE from the Saddle 2024

    Morning was a bust. Hope the evening is better.
  6. Mossy-Back

    New member from South Georgia

    Welcome from SW Georgia. I was in the same boat as you 2.5 years ago when I moved here. I was born and raised in Oregon and never hunted in a tree before moving here. This is my third season saddle hunting and whitetail hunting. If you are anywhere near Thomasville I'd be happy to help with...
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    Where to start with one-sticking & rappelling

    That's a valid point. I like the ease and speed of rappelling down, but getting your rope down and then dealing with that and your pull-down rope can be a hassle.
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    Where to start with one-sticking & rappelling

    Vital Ground Outdoors has the rappelling gear for good prices. I tried a Figure 8 a few times and ended up getting a Safeguard and I like that better, but keep the 8 for a backup in my bag. I converted a Muddy Pro into a one-stick with a U.P. platform on top and EWO fixed step and standoff on...
  9. Mossy-Back

    How to hunt community scrape?

    Bigger bucks will often parallel main trails or use different crossings than does and younger bucks (exception during the rut). If you see a big creek crossing with lots of tracks it's probably doe groups using it and there may be a smaller crossing up or down stream from it that bigger bucks use.
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    How to hunt community scrape?

    I'd figure out which direction has the least used or least amount of trails and figure out how to access it from that direction when the wind in favorable. Either set up within shot distance of the scrape or a bit off of the scrape where you can cover a couple of the trails coming in/out.
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    Stolen valor

    Gotta get some good pics to become an influencer and get free gear from all of the hunting companies. Easier to steal other's photos instead of getting your own. Also some are likely being used to create fake accounts to scam people on the buy/sell pages. Gotta make your profile look legit and...
  12. Mossy-Back

    Dedicated platform vs on-stick platform

    I'll try to remember to give an update when I've used it a bit. I don't think the overall size is different between the original and the V2. I think they added some thickness to the edges and added a center rib to strengthen it.
  13. Mossy-Back

    Dedicated platform vs on-stick platform

    I just got the Pursuit last week and haven't had a chance to try it out yet. I don't plan to use it as a stand-alone platform, just as a light weight additional platform for moving around the tree. The U.P. on top of my stick is very comfortable to lean/sit with but a bit harder to move around...
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    Dedicated platform vs on-stick platform

    I'll be using the top of stick platform and the Pursuit Platform which is very light and easy to pack when I'm one-sticking.
  15. Mossy-Back

    If he wasnt so big, id of shot em

    Two years ago I got to my tree a bit late, climbed up in grey light. I had just gotten tethered in and turned around to pull my bow up and there was a really nice 8 point standing broadside at 20 yards. Didn't have a clue I was there. I waited a bit and then tried to slowly bring my bow up and...
  16. Mossy-Back

    Amazing Christmas Gifts for your favorite Saddle Hunter.

    Or put a little crank on the end and one squirrel can be turning the crank to make it go around while the one on top is running.
  17. Mossy-Back

    Dedicated platform vs on-stick platform

    Update: I've one-stick climbed several times with my modified Muddy Pro with the U.P. now and it works great and is quite comfortable. I really like the angled edge, so much that I'm probably going to sell/trade my EDP and get a Seeker platform instead. Instead of a ROS I found a good deal on...
  18. Mossy-Back

    Lineman setup

    I've used both. I have the Trophyline 8mm ropes and I used a prusik for a couple seasons on my lineman's and this year I put a Kong Duck on it. The Duck is easier to adjust one-handed for me.
  19. Mossy-Back

    Amazing Christmas Gifts for your favorite Saddle Hunter.

    I'm just waiting on the opportunity to shoot a big fox squirrel and get it mounted like that.
  20. Mossy-Back

    Looking for durable pants

    Kings Camo Preacher Pants are excellent.
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