Miss HOPE and FAITH from Black River

[fnshtr]

Nothing much to report as the last two days were the slowest of the season. I am confident in this bow should I get a shot though.

[fnshtr]

Well, my turkey season is over. I'm sorry to say that I never got a shot after the "Hope" bow arrived. Tomorrow is the last day of season and I have two granddaughters that want me to take them out with their shotguns.

I did get a bird today though, a crow. I also shot a short video that my son is uploading to YouTube. I'll post a few more pics and the video link as soon as possible. Whomever gets this bow is going to be happy!

[fnshtr]

https://imgur.com/a/V33dc

[mangonboat]

That bird gives a new meaning to the phrase, "Eating crow'.Way to stick after the toms  and be a part of the adventures...you did better than I did!  

[fnshtr]

Mark,
My granddaughter asked me what I was going to do with it and I said "eat it". I was waiting on a response like "Ugh!" To which I would have replied, "haven't you ever heard of "eating crow?". To my surprise she said absolutely nothing!  

[mnbwhtr]

Well, I finally got a shot with Faith, had a jake come to about 20 yards, my bullhead dropped and missed the neck. Got some feathers and the jake walked off. My decoy was at 8 yards but  he wasn't coming any closer. Tomorrows another day.

[fnshtr]

Cool. As they say, that's the second best shot you could have made!

I was so impressed with "Hope", that I placed an order today with Will. Mine will be 60".

[mangonboat]

One of the most rewarding hunting experiences I know of is aiming for a gobblers head and being okay with accepting that it is truly a hit or miss shot, no close. Faith has been honored by your shot.

[mnbwhtr]

This weekend I went the trad shoot in Rochester Mn. Every left handed shooter got a chance to shoot Faith and a lot of good comments were mentioned. Today I had 4 different Toms respond but avoid me. I moved my blind for my next time out. Got til the end of the month!

[fnshtr]

Hope is headed for Mississippi! I really thank Will Cocke and tradgang for the experience. I'm hoping and praying that these bows go high in the auction. They really should!

Sorry I couldn't get a shot at a big gobbler, but I really enjoyed my time with the bow.

[South MS Bowhunter]

Suprem Leader and Captain of the F. R. O. G Team checking in.  I have been notified of Hope's pending arrival and her soon immersion into the rigors of war.

I will soon alert the team to prep for our first mission, oh how I pity the fools that mess with Hope.

There will be no hope for them!

[fnshtr]

Supreme Leader/Captain,
Expected delivery date at your headquarters expected on Thursday, May 25, 2017.

I pity the frogs in your designated area of operation!

(good luck)
fnshtr

[South MS Bowhunter]

Sir,

Seeing you are a "Man of the Cloth" and highly regarded in the Kingdom of God (pronounced as GoDDd).

I request your prayers of safety and of bountiful wisdom in our endeavors against this vile and transformational creature we refer to as the Vietfrog.

And a word of prayer that they may fine rest in the hereafter!

[South MS Bowhunter]

Well Hope arrived!

There are times in life when all seems bleak. And, well, your disgusted with your self, and things in general and maybe somewhat in dispair and then, Hope arrives!

[South MS Bowhunter]

[South MS Bowhunter]

[South MS Bowhunter]

[South MS Bowhunter]

Will Cocke of Black River has done an Outstanding job with these bows (I'm sure Faith is as good as this one).

When shooting the bow the very first time I use the arrows that I normally use in my Centaur Chimera GT 5575, (400 spine) 30.5" to back of point with plain insert and 175 grain tip, total wt. 495.

The bow draws 47#@28.  I draw about 29" so approximately 49.5 at that draw and right at 10 GPP.

MY first half dozen arrow few to the right so I changed the point wt. to 150 and got her in the wheel house now the arrows sit at 470 grain and 9.5 GPP draw wt.

She a solid shooter and if I do my parts she put it where i'm looking (problem is where i'm looking gets distracted).

Good performance and no vibrations after the shot. I shoot 3 under and have moved the noc point up some to provide better clearance for me.

My plans are to possibly take her to the HH Classic next weekend if I get comfortable to do so.


After that Possum Head will get a turn with her and we plan to get after some Frogs.

[fnshtr]

[South MS Bowhunter]

A Frogs Lament...

St. Jude Hope 2017-2018 Bow arrival in video

https://youtu.be/2QBITHP1cg4