Jason is the real deal. Gives his honest opinion on every item he reviews and receives no compensation. I am very thankful that he took a look at this item.
I still have my Old Game Tracker from the Late 80s. Fun Piece Of Bow Hunting Memorabilia to take out at Times and Reflect on the Hundreds Of yards of String I had in the woods from not Properly Plugging that Hole .
Pretty sure I was using mine in '85 or '86. I recovered 2 deer that I would have never found, but noticed the string moving while we were tracking. I'd have pushed those does for a long time before losing the blood trail.
@@SamkoTradBow 😂 oh yeah. Or when the String was Snagged on the Tree Stand Platform At Shot Time. The Early Days😂 The Amackerr Hang ons that Weighed 6 Tons .
Jason, The ONLY reservation I have with this is that it's inconceivable that a animal like a deer can rip line off that little spool on a run and the string not get caught on something and break. Can you comment on that given that you have tested this.
I have not shot anything with this on yet. I use it when I hunt wet areas or super thick stuff. Killed 4 deer so far, but none while using this. A bunch of people have used it this year to kill deer though and all but one ha e been very positive saying it helped in the recovery. A couple said the string did break but still made it much easier to find the deer.
Never wanted a string tracker in past, but the simplicity of this one is obviously an big improvement. List a turkey last fall after putting a zwickey thru the boiler room! I'm probably gonna try this one, good video! Thanks
Same here. Never thought I'd want or use one. But this one is so compact and simple I'm gonna use it when I'm on stand in those super thick areas or flood areas
Pretty cool you recognize the impressive ability of these things, I purchased the leather cup one from three rivers 6 years ago I get close too a mile of string on mine, it's been taking me too every animal I slice now, don't have any worries now, like you said there will be times when the string hanging there gets in your way, but the positives out way the negatives when he runs into a impenetrable thicket or swamp water water you can come up with, the blessing is it takes you right there, and even if the arrow falls out let's say 100 yards away, you just gained 100 yards of string. Now that string your shooting right there seems much lighter than mine, and the positive behind that would be quieter, but the positive of my stronger string, it doesn't break that easy if he's weaving through trees and the leather cup thing looks so beautiful I just keep on the bow permanently because it matches my wood and looks great plus even if it don't weigh but a smidgen I want the same balance feel everything. Only one time I screwed up with mine is I made a plug for the line so the line won't get caught on anything and as your walking 100 yards spools out, but the other time forget to take plug out and line was caught around it shot at critter and arrow buried in ground, kind of chaped my ace, but I learned and promised my self that ain't happening again, but like I said the positive outweigh the negative and we oh it to the animal too make are recovery abilities go up such a high percentage, glad you recognize it Jason, great day bud
Yep it sure is gonna be a blessing down here in the south. It's so thick down here or it's water for a hundred yards in all directions..lol. very excited about this thing.
Can't wait to see your next hunting video when you're actually using this! I'm still on the fence because of the line strength. Maybe after seeing the actual hunt I'll be convinced.
@@SamkoTradBow for the benefit of us who sometimes miss completely you might want to show us how strong the string is by pulling it from a treestand with the arrow stuck in the dirt. If nothing else that might eliminate any kind of unwarranted high expectation of not climbing down for the walk of shame lol
@jetpilot555 it would probably break. It's like a thread for sewing. But ohh so light. Matter of fact I broke a piece off this morning and was breaking it into little pieces about 4 inches long to test the wind from my stand. So it's not super strong but it won't effect arrow flight and 50/50 if it will break along the way. But even if it does it gives you a huge head start.
I am inspired again to make another piece of gear and test it out thanks. Like I said before I love to make my own stuff this is one of those types of things that's fun to experiment with 😎
Never dreamed I would see anyone with one of these on there bow again. The string broke so easy doesn't seem like it would last long in the "thick stuff".
the thin string advantage is zero impact on arrow flight. according to the guy that makes then he has shoot deer and hogs with it and the thin string slides thru the brush very easy and even if it breaks it still takes you along way into the trailing process. I have not shot a critter with it yet but looking forward to using it.
Hi, Jason just got to see how the tracker works I shot a doe today at 8y out of my stand arrow stayed in both lungs tracker string broke 30y deer went about 80y had blood or I would have never found the deer.
How muxh string was hanging out of deer? Kind of nice it didn't pull the arrow out. A tough string might of snagged and pulled the arrow back out. And if there was 30 yards of string hanging out of the deer that would help too. I know it's thin string and can break. But nice that it doesn't impact the flight.
@@SamkoTradBow The string was 30y out from me then stopped! when I found the deer the arrow was broken and next to the deer about 6in of the shaft was deep in the deer with my 3to1 single bevel I'm useing 700gr 30%EFOC 27.5 arrow no string anywhere it may have come loose from the arrow! I just rapped it around the tip and tighten the head.
@george2099 sounds like the string snapped at the head. That sucks. I'm excited to use mine. Actually in stand with it now. And I know it's not as strong of a string as some others but I personally will trade the potential string break rather than bad flight or arrow being pulled out of the animal when string snags. And it got you to the exact spot you shot the deer!
Not sure. Probably would effect flight. Thays the reason tradtrackr went with this light weight tread. Zero impact on flight, very compact simple design and helps with recovery. Even if it brakes it gets you on the blood trail. It's not guaranteed to not break but it's never gonna effect flight.
Shouldn't. Don't see how it would. But have not killed an animal with it yet. Most likely would just have 2 string trails. One from the arrow and one from the bow going thru the animal
35 years ago, I used this technology on my slow compound (much bigger tho). That helped me to recover every deer that I shot for 6 years. The last year, I had forgotten to purchase a replacement cartridge and ran into the sports shop on the way to the woods. The instructions said "always" shoot a few test shots. Got up into the stand, put the cartridge in, and minutes later my first opportunity at a buck. Let the shot go, heard a different sound but saw the orange thread ball up right behind the front leg. The replacement cartridge had malfunctioned and I only got 2" of penetration. Found my arrow about 20 yards past the hit (still attached to the string). Fortunately it lived and a friend shot it a couple of weeks later. Does all bows include crossbows?
I ordered one after watching this video and Norman sent me an email that said “We have used it successfully on compounds and crossbows”. Thank you Jason for always sharing quality recommendations with us - even when you don’t get a portion of the sale. You are the real deal and I appreciate you!
Its a well made, nicely done tool, but I can see it snapping off the moment the animal takes off?? Great cool, but I have my doubts, hopefully you have good luck with it and can prove me wrong... great video tho.
Norm the guy that made it says he's killed a bunch of deer and hogs with it and it works very well. Occasionally a snapped line if the animal hard turns a tree etc.
Not super strong. But any strong would be thicker and heavier effect flight. I show you how much it takes to break it in the video. It's like a strong thread
Thanks for the reply. I used a tracker last year using 17# string. Never would have found my bear last year without it. The 17# is pretty sound. I just wonder about the durability of that string in some thick stuff. If you ever wanna chase some bears up in N Ga, let me know. Keep up the good work. I really enjoy the channel.
Same as I do every year with new gear in the summer as I get ready for the up coming hunting season. I also don't make a single penny from this item, not a single penny. But content creation and hunting related stuff is now I know make a living fulltime. So yes, I am becoming a salesman. I have to or all this content stops and I get a job selling cars. So you can bet you will see more of me promoting my patreon, t shirts, gear occasionally etc. Without me making money from this channel it's gone. The novelty of making videos for the fun of it wore off 10 years ago. I'm here to get paid. To get paid to help people and do what I love. But 100% to get paid!
Jason is the real deal. Gives his honest opinion on every item he reviews and receives no compensation. I am very thankful that he took a look at this item.
Thanks
I still have my Old Game Tracker from the Late 80s. Fun Piece Of Bow Hunting Memorabilia to take out at Times and Reflect on the Hundreds Of yards of String I had in the woods from not Properly Plugging that Hole .
Pretty sure I was using mine in '85 or '86. I recovered 2 deer that I would have never found, but noticed the string moving while we were tracking. I'd have pushed those does for a long time before losing the blood trail.
Yep remeber those old game tracker models. And heaven forbid you forget to pull the cork and shoot🤣
Glad it worked great for you. I love this little mini version. Can't wait to use it on a critter
@@SamkoTradBow 😂 oh yeah. Or when the String was Snagged on the Tree Stand Platform At Shot Time. The Early Days😂 The Amackerr Hang ons that Weighed 6 Tons .
@@MWoodslore 😂😂 we have it so simple now
After watching your two videos I ordered one. Thanks for the videos!
You will love it.
Jason, The ONLY reservation I have with this is that it's inconceivable that a animal like a deer can rip line off that little spool on a run and the string not get caught on something and break. Can you comment on that given that you have tested this.
I have not shot anything with this on yet. I use it when I hunt wet areas or super thick stuff. Killed 4 deer so far, but none while using this. A bunch of people have used it this year to kill deer though and all but one ha e been very positive saying it helped in the recovery. A couple said the string did break but still made it much easier to find the deer.
Never wanted a string tracker in past, but the simplicity of this one is obviously an big improvement. List a turkey last fall after putting a zwickey thru the boiler room! I'm probably gonna try this one, good video! Thanks
Same here. Never thought I'd want or use one. But this one is so compact and simple I'm gonna use it when I'm on stand in those super thick areas or flood areas
Pretty cool you recognize the impressive ability of these things, I purchased the leather cup one from three rivers 6 years ago I get close too a mile of string on mine, it's been taking me too every animal I slice now, don't have any worries now, like you said there will be times when the string hanging there gets in your way, but the positives out way the negatives when he runs into a impenetrable thicket or swamp water water you can come up with, the blessing is it takes you right there, and even if the arrow falls out let's say 100 yards away, you just gained 100 yards of string. Now that string your shooting right there seems much lighter than mine, and the positive behind that would be quieter, but the positive of my stronger string, it doesn't break that easy if he's weaving through trees and the leather cup thing looks so beautiful I just keep on the bow permanently because it matches my wood and looks great plus even if it don't weigh but a smidgen I want the same balance feel everything. Only one time I screwed up with mine is I made a plug for the line so the line won't get caught on anything and as your walking 100 yards spools out, but the other time forget to take plug out and line was caught around it shot at critter and arrow buried in ground, kind of chaped my ace, but I learned and promised my self that ain't happening again, but like I said the positive outweigh the negative and we oh it to the animal too make are recovery abilities go up such a high percentage, glad you recognize it Jason, great day bud
Yep it sure is gonna be a blessing down here in the south. It's so thick down here or it's water for a hundred yards in all directions..lol. very excited about this thing.
Do you have any updates with the tracker on deer/pigs
Didn't use it to harvest an animal this year. But he just came out with a new stronger string. Will have they video uploaded soon
Hi, Jason I just received my tracker definitely nice my season opener in Ky is labor day weekend can't wait!!
Awesome! Wishing you great luck
Every time you put up a video, I’ve got to buy something new!! Yeah for me 😊
🤣🤣 sorry about that. But not gonna lie. I love this little tracker
Line is Jet Line, used in construction for acoustical ceilings.
It's actually not. I just looked up jet line. Don't believe this is that atleast not the jet line stuff I was seeing
I literally just ordered one as I watched the video. I'm looking forward to trying it.
I think you will love it
Ok so i talk with him today and I will be getting one if not two of them great great review Mr Jason thanks
Thanks. Sure is a great little tracker
Its a great tool for sure but buy one for nothing less but to support this great small business owner..
Agree. And it's great to see a small business make such a great product and so affordable
Can't wait to see your next hunting video when you're actually using this! I'm still on the fence because of the line strength. Maybe after seeing the actual hunt I'll be convinced.
Deer season started yesterday so hopefully that happens here pretty quick
@@SamkoTradBow for the benefit of us who sometimes miss completely you might want to show us how strong the string is by pulling it from a treestand with the arrow stuck in the dirt. If nothing else that might eliminate any kind of unwarranted high expectation of not climbing down for the walk of shame lol
@jetpilot555 it would probably break. It's like a thread for sewing. But ohh so light. Matter of fact I broke a piece off this morning and was breaking it into little pieces about 4 inches long to test the wind from my stand. So it's not super strong but it won't effect arrow flight and 50/50 if it will break along the way. But even if it does it gives you a huge head start.
I am inspired again to make another piece of gear and test it out thanks. Like I said before I love to make my own stuff this is one of those types of things that's fun to experiment with 😎
Sounds like a fun project. I love how small and light this one is
How would you suggest attaching the string to a wood arrow?
Id use a sinch not and small piece of tape right behind the broadhead.
Never dreamed I would see anyone with one of these on there bow again. The string broke so easy doesn't seem like it would last long in the "thick stuff".
the thin string advantage is zero impact on arrow flight. according to the guy that makes then he has shoot deer and hogs with it and the thin string slides thru the brush very easy and even if it breaks it still takes you along way into the trailing process. I have not shot a critter with it yet but looking forward to using it.
Thats cool. Mine is ordered 😊 I hunt the same types of areas in the South that you do.
I can't wait to test it on a critter. Sure looks like a great system and love how it doesn't effect my arrow flight
Hi, Jason just got to see how the tracker works I shot a doe today at 8y out of my stand arrow stayed in both lungs tracker string broke 30y deer went about 80y had blood or I would have never found the deer.
How muxh string was hanging out of deer? Kind of nice it didn't pull the arrow out. A tough string might of snagged and pulled the arrow back out. And if there was 30 yards of string hanging out of the deer that would help too. I know it's thin string and can break. But nice that it doesn't impact the flight.
And congrats on the doe!!
@@SamkoTradBow The string was 30y out from me then stopped! when I found the deer the arrow was broken and next to the deer about 6in of the shaft was deep in the deer with my 3to1 single bevel I'm useing 700gr 30%EFOC 27.5 arrow no string anywhere it may have come loose from the arrow! I just rapped it around the tip and tighten the head.
@george2099 sounds like the string snapped at the head. That sucks. I'm excited to use mine. Actually in stand with it now. And I know it's not as strong of a string as some others but I personally will trade the potential string break rather than bad flight or arrow being pulled out of the animal when string snags. And it got you to the exact spot you shot the deer!
@@SamkoTradBow I only had raps around the head and tighten it down! May need to attach different I'm still gonna use it more.
How much would 100 lb test affect accuracy at 10-20 yards? Near wetlands so I don’t want any missing broadheads.
Not sure. Probably would effect flight. Thays the reason tradtrackr went with this light weight tread. Zero impact on flight, very compact simple design and helps with recovery. Even if it brakes it gets you on the blood trail. It's not guaranteed to not break but it's never gonna effect flight.
How I’ll this work on pass through? Will the string break inside the deer?
Shouldn't. Don't see how it would. But have not killed an animal with it yet. Most likely would just have 2 string trails. One from the arrow and one from the bow going thru the animal
35 years ago, I used this technology on my slow compound (much bigger tho). That helped me to recover every deer that I shot for 6 years. The last year, I had forgotten to purchase a replacement cartridge and ran into the sports shop on the way to the woods. The instructions said "always" shoot a few test shots. Got up into the stand, put the cartridge in, and minutes later my first opportunity at a buck. Let the shot go, heard a different sound but saw the orange thread ball up right behind the front leg. The replacement cartridge had malfunctioned and I only got 2" of penetration. Found my arrow about 20 yards past the hit (still attached to the string). Fortunately it lived and a friend shot it a couple of weeks later.
Does all bows include crossbows?
No idea how it would work on a crossbow. But works great out of my longbow and my wife's compound.
How would you secure the string to glue on head?
Use a loop knot the fletching will catch it similar to a fishing arrow setup
I would probably tie a tight slip knot right behind the head on the shaft so when it does slide it bites on the feather bases.
Exactly how I'd do it too.
Will it work for cross bows ???
Not sure. Would have to test and see but I would imagine it would
I ordered one after watching this video and Norman sent me an email that said “We have used it successfully on compounds and crossbows”. Thank you Jason for always sharing quality recommendations with us - even when you don’t get a portion of the sale. You are the real deal and I appreciate you!
@@adamburke4004 ok awesome thanks
Its a well made, nicely done tool, but I can see it snapping off the moment the animal takes off?? Great cool, but I have my doubts, hopefully you have good luck with it and can prove me wrong... great video tho.
Norm the guy that made it says he's killed a bunch of deer and hogs with it and it works very well. Occasionally a snapped line if the animal hard turns a tree etc.
@@SamkoTradBow Well, it is pretty damn cool and I appreciate his craftsmanship on it, maybe I will try one??
Thanks for the tip.
@@stevedaughton7247 will definitely keep updating as I get to use it on animals.
What is the strength of the string?
Not super strong. But any strong would be thicker and heavier effect flight. I show you how much it takes to break it in the video. It's like a strong thread
Thanks for the reply. I used a tracker last year using 17# string. Never would have found my bear last year without it. The 17# is pretty sound. I just wonder about the durability of that string in some thick stuff. If you ever wanna chase some bears up in N Ga, let me know. Keep up the good work. I really enjoy the channel.
@ws6786 I'm excited to test it out on critters and see. Next year plan to hunt bears in ga. This year all about learning to deer hunt the swamps.
Jason typically you put up fantastic content. Lately I feel like you've been a salesman
Same as I do every year with new gear in the summer as I get ready for the up coming hunting season. I also don't make a single penny from this item, not a single penny. But content creation and hunting related stuff is now I know make a living fulltime. So yes, I am becoming a salesman. I have to or all this content stops and I get a job selling cars. So you can bet you will see more of me promoting my patreon, t shirts, gear occasionally etc. Without me making money from this channel it's gone. The novelty of making videos for the fun of it wore off 10 years ago. I'm here to get paid. To get paid to help people and do what I love. But 100% to get paid!
@tradbowpodcast you should definitely make money to promote anyones gear. Though it makes sense as you mentioned pre season stuff you think may work
I looks like a mini Game Tracker.
Love the size and light weight of it
Focus on main point of video. I don't care about hogs.
Want to learn about string trackers
cool
Looks promising. Wonder how line will hold up on a pass through?
Not sure yet but hopefully find out tomorrow or the next day