Smokeys "Wicked Wicks Special"

[bill langer]

FYI Tradgangers

If you are going to try "Genes" method...

Contact Smokey (tradgang sponsor) 304-564-4087

Ask for the "Wicked Wicks Special" a 4 buck combo of preorbital lure, in a volume that will get you started.

Smokey will also recommend other lures to use in combination.

Good luck Boys and Girls!!

[hardwaymike]

Thanks for the heads up Bill. I will be trying this method next year. Does this system guarantee the same results/scenery that the twins get,lol? Mike

[b.glass]

Thanks again Bill. I just got off the phone with him!

[Burnsie]

Bill,
Do you know how much the volume amount is?  Quart, pint, gallon?  How much $$$ we talking?

Thanks,  Burnsie

[Joeabowhunter]

His website say's he'll be at KZoo in January.  I'll be sure to visit his booth!

[Gene Wensel]

I checked some trail cameras yesterday and freshened some wicks. They are still paying attention to the ropes. I started the Part 2 draft of my original article on the project. I definitely made some mistakes and learned a lot. For starters, the bottom of the rope needn't be over three feet high and I used more lure than necessary. An eye dropper or two is plenty. We got our first decent snow and frigid temps this morning so I'm anxious to see what happens next week. Stay tuned.

[WndWker]

Does he have a web address ?

[Bill Carlsen]

Wndwker...Smokey is a sponsor. Go to the sponsor section and click on his webpage. I don't think there is anything on there regarding wickedwicks yet.

[Bob Stager]

Can someone tell me what "Gene's" method is. I am going to Kalamazoo and was planning to talk with smokey lures there. Thanks Bob

[Adam S. Daugherty]

Bob --- Gene's method is using hemp rope as licking branches with Smokey's preorbital scent.  The first part of his studies is on the brothers of the bow website.  Really highlights the social year long aspect of the licking branch that we often overlook because not all licking branches have a big ol scrape underneath them.  I have two out now with cameras over them and I think it might just be the overall best way to inventory the deer on a piece of property.  I have had one out for 4 days and hunted it this morning (actually hunted the funnel that I hung the wick in).  I had pictures of does, imature bucks, and 2 mature deer.  One that I have not seen before, and a scrape was opened up under it.  I had 11 deer (all does) pass through this funnel while I was on stand this morning and 4 of them actually put there nose to the wick rope.  3 of them stopped wihtin 2 yards of the wick and did a little smelling.  The other 4 deer were yearling deer that all appeared to be female.  I am 4 days worth of knowledge on using these ropes so not much knowledge to pass on at this time.    From the time it was put out it was 34 hours before i got the first picture of a deer at the wick (a 1.5 yr old buck)  I had pictures of 2 does in the trail cam pass through the funnel prior to getting picture of a deer actually smelling the wick.  I have never been one much on using scents and all the gimmicks that are out there, but the use of these wicks really makes alot of sense.  I am really excited sbout their place in putting out trail cameras and capturing pictures. What was real interesting to me is I put this thing out on monday.  Tues thru Thursday evening it rained off and on and alot at times.  Thursday we had 35 mpg gusts in TN, just in general not very good weather for deer movement and I had deer visiting the wick.

[Bob Stager]

Thanks ADAM  I read the article and found it very interesting. I definatly will talk with smokey lures at Kalamazoo!  Bob

[Bill Carlsen]

Try this link.

http://www.brothersofthebow.com/html/wickedwicks.html

[tracker1]

I'm looking at trying this out on my property in KS.  Hopefully with the same results???

[Pat B.]

I have two questions..

Where are you guys getting your manilla rope? I bought some online and it has the strong petroleum smell that Gene mentioned in his article.. So again, what is a source for rope that is "clean"?

And Gene just answered my second question which was do you dilute the smokies when you put it in the wide mouthed jar?  

               Thanks for any input.

[Terry Green]

I gave up scents YEARS ago.....

BUT!!!....this is the 2nd season I've been using Smokey's and I'm really seeing stuff happen.  The learning curve is about complete, and I think next year I'll have these tricks down....and the time to work them better and smarter.

I heard about the wicks a few months ago....crazy aint it!!!

BTW....talking to Smokey is entertaining....give him a call.

 

[Jabar]

Up for those that haven't seen the link to Gene's article.

[Jayrod]

I have always used it with GREAT results but the wicks have taken it to another level

[bamboo]

this lil dude really digs smokies!!

[Jayrod]

They definitely come to check it out

[Terry Green]

What's up with the bears....is that deer lure or bear lure.....too funny!!!