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Secret tethrd stick used while one sticking

bj139 said:
I started making climbing videos recently and so I am keenly aware of editing to remove the problems encountered during the climb. I would rather see them. No one is perfect, except if their actions are edited.
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Not too many challenges on a straight tree like that one. Now, if I would've filmed on a more gnarly tree there might have been some more fiddle to film for sure. Much of what I cut out was me talking to Sam with camera instructions, or stopping to talk about things that didn't add much value in the end for what was already a long video. I'll probably film another with 3 sticks and aiders. Can probably film that one in a straight 10 minute take with no cutaways.

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Cbigbear said:
The appeal is minimal gear to pack. It’s hard to beat just carrying a platform, aider, & rope.

Dark is a non-issue.
This method doesn’t work on viney or extremely limby trees.
In swamp areas I’ll just climb back down to keep my rope dry. Definitely not rappelling cool, but it’s less effort & time than going up.

This method probably has more fiddle factor while climbing, but way less on the packing,transport phase. It not the prefect method for all situations or cover/terrain conditions but it has it’s place.
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Agree with this. There's a time and place where various tools make sense depending on the situation.

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I won't be one sticking anytime soon, but he brings up some valid points in the usefulness of rappelling down or at least having that option as a second option for descent. I currently don't have a backup method. Anyone use a running bowline for attachment of the rappel line?
 
I couldn’t believe how much of a difference 9mm htp and 8mm oplux we’re until I saw 40’ of oplux next to my htp. @bowhunter15 I like the idea of using the Doyle’s to retrieve but what’s your plan should you go higher than 25 feet? When climbing with spurs I often have my rifle 10’ off the ground before I quit climbing. I guess with one sticking and using archery gear I wouldn’t find myself that high but you did mention using it to hunt high in November. Either way the video turned out nice, well done.
 
EricS said:
I couldn’t believe how much of a difference 9mm htp and 8mm oplux we’re until I saw 40’ of oplux next to my htp. @bowhunter15 I like the idea of using the Doyle’s to retrieve but what’s your plan should you go higher than 25 feet? When climbing with spurs I often have my rifle 10’ off the ground before I quit climbing. I guess with one sticking and using archery gear I wouldn’t find myself that high but you did mention using it to hunt high in November. Either way the video turned out nice, well done.
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I forgot to mention it in the video, but with that system you'd need to carry an extention for the gear hoist. Like a 10-15' piece of paracord to attach to the end as an extension before rappelling. The good thing is that you'd know from the climb up whether or not it would be needed. But at that point it also makes sense to look into a long piece of cordage from the get-go and just wind it up after. 9mm vs 8mm is a substantial difference. I actually prefer the 8 if I had the choice but didn't want to make a video with it and just the safeguard.

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Great video. This is very similar to how I currently do it, but I’m still very much a beginner with one sticking. Unlike a lot of folks here, I choose to use my Lineman’s belt both for stability and safety. It works for me.

I like that he gave a shout out to EWO and of course this forum!

It’s crazy to think I’ve been watching and learning from these videos since I started hunting 3 years ago. I wish it didn’t take me that long to come around to saddle hunting and one sticking too.
 
bowhunter15 said:
Not too many challenges on a straight tree like that one. Now, if I would've filmed on a more gnarly tree there might have been some more fiddle to film for sure. Much of what I cut out was me talking to Sam with camera instructions, or stopping to talk about things that didn't add much value in the end for what was already a long video. I'll probably film another with 3 sticks and aiders. Can probably film that one in a straight 10 minute take with no cutaways.

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I made a video yesterday and tried to speed up to get it under 10 minutes in one take. It took 13 minutes. I keep starting my videos by showing how I pull my rope up a tree for SRT with a preset loop. I will delete that next time and climb faster. Your video is nice. I learned so much from DIY Sportsman when I started climbing last year.
 
I agree with @swampsnyper and @Cbigbear

I used to rappel down using spurs. Where I hunt there's usually water close by. That 40' rope would always fall in a mud puddle. After dealing with a wet, Muddy rope a few times I quit rappelling.

I tried one-sticking and it's definitely an acquired taste...kinda like using spurs.

The fiddle factor is something I try to avoid at all costs. That's why I left WE steps and knaider/swaider combos. Just too fiddly for me.

Someone else who is really good at one-sticking is Carl Kossuth. I'm going to film him at the Nashville TNT event and I'll post it.

It won't be as good as Garrett's video, but you guys will see it from another perspective. Great video!

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EricS said:
I couldn’t believe how much of a difference 9mm htp and 8mm oplux we’re until I saw 40’ of oplux next to my htp. @bowhunter15 I like the idea of using the Doyle’s to retrieve but what’s your plan should you go higher than 25 feet? When climbing with spurs I often have my rifle 10’ off the ground before I quit climbing. I guess with one sticking and using archery gear I wouldn’t find myself that high but you did mention using it to hunt high in November. Either way the video turned out nice, well done.
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I also use a retractable hoist, but instead of hooking on at the tree base I use a grapple to fish gear. So if I’m out of hoist line I just put the grapple on my rappel rope.
 
Cbigbear said:
Last time I saw you one stick, you went up the tree faster than a squirrel!!!!!
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Lol I just felt like there were ropes and lines everywhere. It feels very fiddly. But I have the least amount of experience with one-sticking compared to other climbing methods.

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Love hate relationship with one sticking. Sometimes I feel like a true ninja and sometimes I’m waking up the woods.

Tree lean and tree type (bark) are the two biggest factors. Practicing on straight limbless trees in my backyard had me walking in the deer woods like a boss until I hit actual nature at work. After a couple of times I think the secret is just go slow and pay attention to each move and advancement.

Also helps if you stick has a decent bite when set. I used a newer muddy and it was trash. Got an older muddy and it is night and day difference.


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iamcorey said:
Love hate relationship with one sticking. Sometimes I feel like a true ninja and sometimes I’m waking up the woods.

Tree lean and tree type (bark) are the two biggest factors. Practicing on straight limbless trees in my backyard had me walking in the deer woods like a boss until I hit actual nature at work. After a couple of times I think the secret is just go slow and pay attention to each move and advancement.

Also helps if you stick has a decent bite when set. I used a newer muddy and it was trash. Got an older muddy and it is night and day difference.


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I love Garrett's trick of using his tether to tension the top of his stick. Genius.

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bowhunter15 said:
Not too many challenges on a straight tree like that one. Now, if I would've filmed on a more gnarly tree there might have been some more fiddle to film for sure. Much of what I cut out was me talking to Sam with camera instructions, or stopping to talk about things that didn't add much value in the end for what was already a long video. I'll probably film another with 3 sticks and aiders. Can probably film that one in a straight 10 minute take with no cutaways.

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I learned a lot from your content in the early days @bowhunter15. Keep putting out average Joe, DIY content, and I will keep watching. I don't really watch TV anymore, and you are like 1 of 5 people I will actually watch on YouTube.

Your old video of hanging sticks and a stand, all in one trip, in under 10 min was one of the major contributors to me moving away from my old, ineffective climber. I bought Hawk Helium sticks and a high quality hang-on after watching that video about 10x. Then once I found your video about the RCH and Sit Drag DIY saddle, I thought to myself, "Why hang sticks and then monkey around hanging a stand, when I can climb sticks and simply hunt." Weight reduction, bulk reduction, noise reduction, time reduction, fiddle reduction.

I was already hunting out of stands with a RCH, so all I had to do was buy some accessory cord, tubular webbing, and a sit drag. I tried it twice and decided this was the ticket. The following year I had a Kestrel for more simplicity and comfort, and I haven't looked back since. Now I am SRT-ing, One-Sticking, and Rappelling.

I used to struggle to maybe get one deer a year. Now I am consistently banging 2-4 each year with ease and passing up more than I ever used to see...
 
g2outdoors said:
I love Garrett's trick of using his tether to tension the top of his stick. Genius.

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im using one of those fancy celtic knots, but this looks a little more manageable and less likely to forget being bright orange.
 
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