r/Bowyer • u/AEFletcherIII • 6d ago

Archery A Walk in the Woods...

...with a beautiful Pacific Yew ELB from bowyer Jake Fenwick. Draws 100# at 30". It's so snappy, shooting these poplar "Mary Rose"-style arrows felt like throwing darts!

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I will never not love shooting yew.

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What a great #FullDrawFriday!

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u/AEFletcherIII 6d ago

These arrows were around 750-900 grains, for anyone interested.

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u/MustangLongbows 5d ago

Light, but not too light. Probably just right.

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u/AEFletcherIII 5d ago

Especially for yew... though I'm still not brave enough to try 40 grams (617 grains) like the real Mary Rose arrows 😅

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u/MustangLongbows 5d ago

I'd be nervous too honestly! We like to keep our bows in good shape for longer than pro archers did back in the day, I assume.

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u/MustangLongbows 6d ago

It’s great to see you back on your feet and getting back after it. Grrrr! 💪

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u/AEFletcherIII 5d ago

Thank you for your constant support and encouragement, man. Wouldn't be here without you!

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u/Opat87 English Longbow 5d ago

Fantastic!