Originally Posted by H20fowlkiller (Post 446784)

I have hunted out of all but ground blinds, as far as brands I like the old style ol mans but thats just me, millenium lock ons are very comfortable but pricey, practice shooting while sitting down to the front and both sides it will help in the long run. The thing that helps bow hunters become succesful is pre season prep, get in the woods and find a solid comfortable tree to climb, if you have private property acces this is easier to go ahead and put a lock on on and leave it but if your going to be climbing go ahead and climb it up to 25-30ft cutting any obstruction on the tree off get used to being that high up, most gun hunters never go over 20ft so 10+ft will be a new feeling. go ahead and find a way to attach and keep secured a rope to haul bows off the ground once your secure, get a pack started with extras (release, extra string to pull up bows, cover scents, plenty of water for those warm hunts) just my .02 on this im no professional but passing on from my experiences,

Originally Posted by Tete Dur (Post 446786)

I hunt out of a climbing stand. I started off last year hunting out of a lock on with the muddy climbing sticks. I have to say that the muddy climbing sticks work great. However, I eventually starting using my climber and I like that better for most situations because I can get higher with it....when the tree allows. One bad that about climbers is that when you hunt a swampy area with trees that have buttressing (widder at the base). It makes it difficult to climb because your stand will be pinting downward by the time you get higher in the tree to a hunting height. To help this problem I started carrying one of my muddy climbing sticks with my climber and I can put the muddy stick on the tree at the base which gives me an extra 4-5 ft up before I put my climber on the tree.

Originally Posted by specktator (Post 446807)

Climber is best bet. I have lock ons ill hunt in set areas i been hunting for years. But ill usually be bouncing around in my climber. Summit Viper best climber for the money. Can sit in it all day long. Been hunting out the same one fOr abOut 5-6 years.

Originally Posted by jchief (Post 446842)

http://www.summitstands.com/climbing...mit-goliath-ss

You won't be sorry.

Originally Posted by Reel Aquaholic (Post 446822)

I have been using lone wolf climbing stands for the last 10 years. I've tried others but you can't beat a lone wolf for ease of setting up, climbing, packing & weight. They are a bit pricey but well worth the money.

Originally Posted by specktator (Post 446913)

This guy knows alot about bow hunting. Don't know if he still is but use to be manager of archery dept of Lafayette Shooters. Just realizing it's you Andrew through your pics. Im Seth Dupuis. Worked at Shooters in college around 2002. HB and I worked there we been hunting together since we were kids. So I'm sure u have tried out all the climbers.

Originally Posted by cgoods17 (Post 446930)

what is a good lock on for hunting in the marsh.. smaller tallow trees and such? usually just use 15' ladders that sway like a mofo in the wind but the higher the better! any good advice for hunting the marsh would be great.. thanks in advance

Originally Posted by Smoke Shack BBQ (Post 447050)

Go to bayoubucks.com and ask. Nothing bit hardcore hunters over there. Especially bow.

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Originally Posted by Bluechip (Post 456290)

Thanks SS.....I'm going to try and get with someone to watch me shoot and see where I can improve.

I'm an amateur but love slinging arrows.