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  1. CharlieTN

    Not meaning to open a can of worms - cross loading carabiners

    I happened to stumble across this video this morning as I was having my first cup of coffee. It’s some interesting testing of the strength of cross loaded carabiners. I would certainly say that his testing would go well beyond what we would normally do in a climbing situation. I make no...
  2. CharlieTN

    Pursuit Platform Gen 2 questions

    This platform has intrigued me since it was first launched. Now that they have the Gen2 version out that seems to handle the weight of bigger guys, it really has interested me so I picked one up used. In my initial testing I really like it. Very solid on the tree, just enough room...
  3. CharlieTN

    Just had to share - new bow. Bowtech Core SR

    I’ve been shooting a 2007 Bowtech Guardian for the past 4 years and honestly only got it because my daughter was getting into competitive archery and that way we could practice together. I had forgotten how much fun it is and eventually decided to hunt with it. Jump forward and I was blessed...
  4. CharlieTN

    Ultralight, minimalist gear rope

    Hey all. I’ve had this length of 1.6mm dyneema laying around for a bit after making my pull rope over a year ago and I’ve been trying to figure out what to do with it. Got to playing around with it and trying to come up with an ultralight and minimalist gear rope. Here’s what I’ve come up...
  5. CharlieTN

    Castration Bands - what do you use them for?

    Yeah, I know that title alone opens up the door for some colorful conversation. Let’s try to keep it kid friendly. LOL Actually this came about because I had made a post on a facebook saddle hunting group about my recent Amazon order that included a study Bible, for my daughter, and a box of...
  6. CharlieTN

    1st hunt of the 2023 season and a few other firsts.

    Some Firsts on this hunt: first opening day hunt in years. 1st public land deer. 1st hunt in the CGM Cobra saddle. 2nd bow kill Just wanted to share this entry from my hunting journal about my first hunt this year. I try to keep a record of what happened on each hunt, especially successful...
  7. CharlieTN

    Bow mounted cell phone holders? - any of you use one

    I’m considering getting a bow mounted cell phone holder, not for filming for production, but simply to record the shot to check shot placement. Any of you do this? Does it really work or help much?
  8. CharlieTN

    There’s more than one friction knot

    Thought I would put together some information for many of the new saddle hunters out there. Often times they get stuck on the Prusik Knot as their friction hitch and then they become frustrated with it. There is also a misuse of that name. Much like Bandaid has become a generic name for an...
  9. CharlieTN

    Had a thought about 2TC and the foot tether.

    I’m toying a bit with 2 tether climbing piecing together some things I have here at home before I invest in the CGM setup. Currently I’m using a foot loop of tied 1” tubular webbing that I stiffened to stay open with a piece of accessory cord inside. For the tether I found a heavy weight...
  10. CharlieTN

    One with some potential

    So I’m new to running trail cameras. In fact I picked up a Wildgame Innovations shadow at an estate sale for cheap so I wasn’t afraid to put it out on public land. I put this at the end of a small section of field where there was a prominent trail for the deer entering and leaving. Life...
  11. CharlieTN

    Tether assist idea - cheap and easy.

    I have grown to like using some sort of tether assist to move the tether up as I climb one-stick. I’ve tried the cable ties and didn’t like those at all. Next I tried using some small carabiners and they worked well, but got tired of the noise. That’s when I saw the “Prusik Tender” for sale...
  12. CharlieTN

    How many of you all are using a boat to access your hunting area?

    This year I’m trying my hand at some public land hunting. On the lake I live at there are two large islands that are managed by Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency and they allow deer hunting. Im using my fishing boat, a 17’ Alumacraft to access the islands. It’s been interesting so far...
  13. CharlieTN

    Looking for opinions on Alps Outdoorz Big Bear/Pathfinder Packs

    I’m considering changing packs to either the Alps Big Bear or the Pathfinder lumbar packs. Currently I use two different sizes of regular daypack styles, a smaller one for early season and a larger one for late season to carry the extra clothes and such. I like the idea of these two packs...
  14. CharlieTN

    A tip for us older and heavier hunters

    I’m 50, weight 250 lbs, and am not in the greatest shape. I also sweat like a flipping stuck pig in July in Louisiana. However I learned a trick while prepping for a backpacking trick that may help some of you that are in a similar situation as I am. When we walk we tend to establish a gate...
  15. CharlieTN

    Trail Camera question - specifically card reader

    Picked up a Wildgame Innovations Shadow Lightsout game camera at a local estate sale. I’ve got it out now testing it and so far all seems to be well. I mainly wanted it to put out on public land and it’s cheap enough that I won’t cry if it gets stolen. Is there a decent card reader that...
  16. CharlieTN

    In Defense Of The Safeguard

    Recently in the forums and on facebook there has been a bit of an “anti-Safeguard” sentiment and to be honest it’s partly well-deserved, but by no fault of the device itself. The Safeguard by Madrock has become a bit of a cultish icon among the saddle hunting community with both defenders and...
  17. CharlieTN

    Easy to make trail markers that work great.

    These are made from 15” bright yellow Paracord with a loop tied in. The tag end that hangs down is wrapped in reflective Tenacious Tape (originally found at Walmart but I don’t think they carry it anymore). I keep them on a carabiner or S-binder attached to my saddle as I walk in. Place them...
  18. CharlieTN

    What do you do with your rangefinder while in the saddle?

    Just got my first rangefinder and now I’m working on how I want to keep it accessible. Do you all hang it from your gear strap? Or do you wear it around your neck? Or do you have it in some sort of pouch? What do you do with your rangefinder as you’re walking in? I don‘t use a binocular...
  19. CharlieTN

    Something I’m trying out - carrying ROS on my one-stick

    I use a Shikar mini with platform attached on the bottom as my climbing method and platform at height. But I also like to add a ROS with 3 of the Treehopper steps to allow the better shooting angles but I’ve been frustrated with my carrying method. I’ve always carried the ROS in a pouch on the...
  20. CharlieTN

    What to do with scraps of Amsteel?

    After making daisy chains, gear straps, one-stick ropes, and such I now have an assortment of leftover short pieces of Amsteel of varying sizes. I hate to throw stuff out so I’m looking for ideas of some small projects to do with said leftovers. One specific thing I’ve done was to take a...
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