Attachment methods for sticks (cam buckles, OCB buckles, Amsteel, etc.)

[TNbowhunter]

I have a set of three full-size Hawk Heliums, and I used the standard straps with cam buckles last season. I don’t typically hunt more than about 300 yards from my access point since I’m mostly on private land and not having to hike past all the other hunters to find unpressured deer. Do y’all think upgrading to Amsteel (or another attachment method) would make a meaningful difference for me, or is keeping what I have and spending my limited “fun money” funds on other gear the better decision? If upgrading is recommended, would you suggest Amsteel daisy chains or something else? Safety and ease of use are higher priorities for me than saving a few ounces.

 

[MNHunter1827]

I like amsteel daisy chain just because it is less bulk the weight of the cam buckles doesn't bother me, I just prefer how the amsteel folds up.

 

[Gumbymedic]

For $40 or less (depending on size) you can get 40' of Amsteel and make (3) 7' daisy chains. That is one of the best upgrades for a set of sticks imo. They weigh so little, are far stronger than the cam buckles, they hold extremely well and you lose the sound making potential of the buckle. The only slight drawback is that it's a little harder flinging the rope around a big tree but that's negligible.

 

[Weldabeast]

If u on private that close to the truck I wouldn't change anything and keep my money

 

[Realpatriot74]

If u on private that close to the truck I wouldn't change anything and keep my money

I completely agree. You are close and the setup works for you, just stay with it. Keep.you money for other gear you may need or want to upgrade.

 

[Red Beard]

Amsteel daisy chains shine when you're one-sticking. Since you're not moving sticks once they're on the tree, you should just stick with the straps. I'll provide you with my address if you really just have to part with the cash.

 

[kongzilla]

do with what you have

 

[Patriot38]

I'd say keep what you have. Maybe even put the money towards bolts and have the trees all pre-set?

 

[Buckhole75]

I prefer the cam buckles personally anyway.Not as much slippage and not heavy enough to matter IMO

 

[raisins]

For $40 or less (depending on size) you can get 40' of Amsteel and make (3) 7' daisy chains. That is one of the best upgrades for a set of sticks imo. They weigh so little, are far stronger than the cam buckles, they hold extremely well and you lose the sound making potential of the buckle. The only slight drawback is that it's a little harder flinging the rope around a big tree but that's negligible.

I think you'll need more than 40 feet for that. Without brummels and buries eating up line, you'd need 42 feet minimum.

One cool thing about daisy chains is you can also use them like a rope mod with a wrap if you want. I use my daisy chains like that half the time.

 

[Gumbymedic]

I think you'll need more than 40 feet for that. Without brummels and buries eating up line, you'd need 42 feet minimum

You might be right but I was able to make (3) ~6'5" daisy chains out of 40' of 1/4" Amsteel. I started with 13'4" pieces, a ~10" bury for the stick loop, links starting at about 34" from the loop and even used triple brummel locks on each link of the chain.

 

[raisins]

You might be right but I was able to make (3) ~6'5" daisy chains out of 40' of 1/4" Amsteel. I started with 13'4" pieces, a ~10" bury for the stick loop, links starting at about 34" from the loop and even used triple brummel locks on each link of the chain.
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I folded it in half and also did triple brummels with short links. So, the number of locks will vary. It seems you saved rope with that single rope area between buries. I had two parallel ropes there. For a 7' daisy chain, it took over 15'.

 

[Gumbymedic]

I folded it in half and also did triple brummels with short links. So, the number of locks will vary. It seems you saved rope with that single rope area between buries. I had two parallel ropes there. For a 7' daisy chain, it took over 15'.

That must be it. I figured that I didn't need links in that area of the rope. It would have to be a really small tree to need them any closer to the stick. If I do use them on that small of a tree, I could just wrap the it around twice to make it work.

 

[Ontariofarmer]

Cam cleats work best on sticks


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[Islandshooter]

For $40 or less (depending on size) you can get 40' of Amsteel and make (3) 7' daisy chains. That is one of the best upgrades for a set of sticks imo. They weigh so little, are far stronger than the cam buckles, they hold extremely well and you lose the sound making potential of the buckle. The only slight drawback is that it's a little harder flinging the rope around a big tree but that's negligible.

Best thing I found (on here) with amsteel is to just pass the stick around the tree! That's huge-i hunt big cottonwoods and it sure made my life easier!!