S1-E12: How to Pick the Right Peep Sight for Your Bow

Archery 101: How to Choose a Bow Sight

You’ve found the perfect bow and slung some arrows. Now, it’s time to jump into the world of accessories. When buying a bare compound bow, these accessories are essential pieces of equipment for the hunt, so don’t just grab the first thing you see. Spend some time learning about the pros and cons of each accessory. First, let’s choose a sight. Sights A sight on a compound bow is very different than a scope on a rifle. While a rifle uses...

How to Sight in a Bow in 25 Minutes

We’ve all been there. Bow season is just a few days away and we decide it’s time for a new sight. Or maybe a new bow. Or, let’s be honest here, we haven’t spent as much offseason time as we should sending arrows downrange. Regardless of the reason, the reality is that sometimes you need to get your bow driving tacks in short order and this is exactly the way to do it. Step 1: Get Things Square and Level There’s nothing magical about accuracy. If...

How to Pick the Best Streamer for Big Fall Trout

Whether you call them hogs, slabs, donkeys, or studs, there is something universally attractive about big trout. Use any of these superlatives in your local fly shop and everyone in the place will slink towards you like a group of bird dogs hearing the rustle of a kibble bag. Big trout fascinate us and inspire us because not only are they the biggest and baddest things in the river, they’re also rare. For fly anglers these fish represent a...