How To Hook The Bowstring! Recurve & Longbow / Glove Or Tab!

[@outdoorsman9384]

I was real tired tonight, just getting ready to turn in for the night 🌙, then I seen that Jeff Instinctive indication sent me another video, got all energetic and giddy, now I can't get too sleep from all that excitement Jeff brought us. Great work Jeff 👏

[@Tradman47]

I absolutely love when you post a new video...I know it's gonna be something good you never disappoint 😊God Bless

[@chuckratliff2474]

I was just working on my hook today blisters on the bottom two fingers probably too many arrows you got me addicted Jeff appreciate the video love you brother thanks

[@flyneagle8873]

I was out at the range today practicing what I've been picking up from you, Jeff & now some more golden nuggets you send our way. Thank you for sharing, you Rock.

[@instinctiveaddictionarcher8998]

Thanks brother!!!!!

[@GeraldTurner-rz2pz]

Jeff, I totally enjoy watching your videos. They are always informative and relative to the fundamentals of good shooting. I've been shooting traditional bows for over 50 years and learn something every time I watch you. I use the same type of hook as you but in my early years I used a shallow hook, halfway between the finger joint and tip of the finger. Another Jeff, Jeff Kavanaugh uses the same type of hook as you on the string, and he is also a fantastic archer. I'm not sure if Jeff is still with us. Thank you.

[@beerkul3es]

Few weeks with the new Oberon longbow 50lb and I can now say that I am saving money on sanding paper … my fingers are built to sand now ahah

[@christianb5110]

Thank you Sensei Jeff

[@instinctiveaddictionarcher8998]

🙏😁

[@worldtraveler8372]

Jeff you are appreciated

[@instinctiveaddictionarcher8998]

Thanks so much!

[@jefflytle3814]

I’m trying to understand how to get a more professional and consistent hook on my draw. When I anchor to my cheekbone like you say here, it really helps make that shot. What I’m having trouble with is the pluck. Every time I shoot it’s like I’m playing a bass guitar. I’m guessing by how you explain in this video I’m not anchoring deep enough and having my shoulder blades come together and getting my elbow up so that it effortlessly slips out of the fingers. I want to get that smooth release you have, you even have this flick of the hand that just makes the shot look so good! 😂

[@instinctiveaddictionarcher8998]

@@jefflytle3814 I actually take a fairly deep hook and just try to rotate my elbow all the way around even when my bow on every shot.

[@jefflytle3814]

@@instinctiveaddictionarcher8998 ohhh! Ok ok! I’m gonna have to try that out!

[@jonnybabylon]

Im left eye dominant, semi ambidextrous but mostly right handed. Im getting ready to start with a bow. I wonder if ill be at a handicap. Instinct all the way, this i know and remember from childhood archery in the '70's.

[@chuckratliff2474]

I shoot right-handed left eye dominant lots of practice you'll be fine

[@worldtraveler8372]

Another late night for me up drawing bows at 1:44 am .... lol

[@Jimbow-il9or]

Maybe talk about how much of a angle you hold the bow and does it make a difference .say 5 degree 10 degree angle and staying consistent

[@joshcarney9067]

I tell guys if they buy a new glove to put it on and wear it around the house about a week.....i used to shoot thin gloves that i could feel the string but i prefere a broken in thicker glove. Ive noticed the biggest indicator of not enough string hook is a really sore ring finger.....canting the bow hard causes that to.....awsome video....sent it to a few new shooters......i cant explain it....but i shoot really well when i get everything all tucked in really tight....bent into the shot a bit....all tucked in like im on the arrow

[@ncsaddlehunter77]

Jeff I never miss a video and wanted to say thank you and God bless you for all that you do. I am curious if you realize that you subconsciously lower your bow arm and almost every release is with your bow arm in motion? I'm certainly not saying that you are doing anything wrong. It's part of your shot process and it varies based on the distance that you are shooting. I have always noticed it but never mentioned it because I didn't want to plant a seed and cause you to notice it if you don't. I really do believe it is your body subconsciously lining up your shot based on distance. Your process is always exactly the same. You lift your bow and draw hand to align your arrow with the spot that you are focused on. As you draw, you reach about 6 inches from full draw and you draw hand lowers just enough to to hit anchor. As soon as you feel anchor, you simultaneously begin to expand and lower you bow arm. When you feel the perfect alignment, you release. I have attempted to mirror your process due to your accuracy and I can't because I have to fully focus on the spot. So I just focus on the spot and let the muscle memory that I have built through thousands of shot do the rest. It's just interesting to watch you automatically make the adjustment based on distance without thinking about it.

[@instinctiveaddictionarcher8998]

Lol I’ve watched it also and it’s really weird how the body just lines it up while focusing without thinking but it has a always worked for me, I don’t even change much on long distance shots and that’s what’s crazy 😜 👍🏻

[@ncsaddlehunter77]

Exactly! That is serious muscle memory.

[@darcyleepearson4416]

God bless you Jeff, sending you love from the uk❤.....also there is a cheap 3 pc takedown longbow out there from pmz I'd love to know what you think about it kinda hoping they might send you one to review , keep up the good work brother

[@instinctiveaddictionarcher8998]

The PMZ is great, if it’s the Coral Snake it is a very good bow for the money 👍🏻

[@darcyleepearson4416]

@@instinctiveaddictionarcher8998 this is a little different to that, this one is a longbow and has two models , great plains hav a video of them reworking one .

[@IvanEvans-h8n]

Hey jeff i would like to see an arrow build for a 55 lb bow average draw length is30 inches and arrow whait average 600grain with a 195grain point please

[@ncsaddlehunter77]

If you would please, next time you speak to Sanlida, ask when the royal x8 recuve will be available in #50 and #55. I have sent two messages and not gotten a response. I would love to order one and would even pre-order if they would allow.

[@chasecampbell5628]

Can you do a speed test on the 3 rivers Oberon? I was thinking about buying one but I can’t find any speed information.

[@digitaldogs233]

Very good explanation of this. I use a tab with a 45lb recurve, my hook is very light, i don't like getting too deep into my tab. My anchor is abit lower than yours, i have my thumb just where the jaw line bump is, it gives me a solid anchor. But each to their own on anchors although I've seen some go way back near their ear, in my logic wouldn't that change the poundage your pulling back? I have a 7inch brace hight, recommended for the bow i have, so further you pull back more tension on limbs=more poundage?

[@instinctiveaddictionarcher8998]

Absolutely, you’re right and just one inch of draw can add up to three pounds of weight easily👍🏻

[@brettellis423]

Hi Jeff, any chance you could do a video on "stable Bow arm"? I'm struggling to stabilise my Bow arm. When I get it stable, I'm hitting the mark nicely.

[@instinctiveaddictionarcher8998]

Add a quiver full of hunting arrows lol that’s precisely why I always shoot with mine on, I literally can’t hold a light bow especially a longbow still at full draw without it drifting around on me seriously! Mass weight is the key brother 😁👍🏻

[@brettellis423]

@@instinctiveaddictionarcher8998 thanks Jeff!!! I'm off to practice now!!🙏🙏🙏

[@mossback6026]

Jeff how much pressure do you have on each finger? Equal pressure on all three or light on the index, heavy on the middle and then lighter on the 3rd finger? How do you shoot?

[@instinctiveaddictionarcher8998]

Exactly, very little on the third finger 👍🏻

[@ronaldwitt6930]

I'm trying to decide on recurve or long bow.? I'm not sure what to get?

[@instinctiveaddictionarcher8998]

@@ronaldwitt6930 I’m actually doing some videos now on a couple of the new ones from 3rivers and I’ll tell you the truth one is a 58” Sitkin takedown and that is one sweet bow!

[@demonbarber101]

is it better to have longer arrows for trad shooting. Is it easier to aim.

[@instinctiveaddictionarcher8998]

Actually yes it is.

[@demonbarber101]

Thank you for your advice. I enjoy your videos. We can't hunt with a bow in England, its illegal. I'm hoping to travel to Belgium to have a hunt. God bless

[@demonbarber101]

One more question. I have a black hunter. I love the look of the bow. Can you recommend a wooden riser, bow that is the next step up. I haven't been able to find one better to look at. Is it worth getting a ilf wooden bow or should I stick with the black hunter?

[@instinctiveaddictionarcher8998]

@@demonbarber101 there are several good ILF wood options available and one of the favorites is a Fleetwood! Very nice riser with a sweet grip 👍🏻

[@BrothaAustin]

What bow is that?

[@AdasUnck]

hello, how do I contact u?

[@robbo392]

What about pressure on fingers? Do you try to equal pressure across all 3 ?

[@instinctiveaddictionarcher8998]

No actually my middle finger has the most and index finger second most and very little on the bottom finger but it definitely has some just not quite as much 👍🏻

[@liberty7835]

👍🇺🇸🙏

[@charlesoleary3066]

That bow was so quiet

[@instinctiveaddictionarcher8998]

Yes sir they really are 👍🏻

[@surfcastingmayhem3203]

Hi Jeff I'm a bit lost just getting back into archery I'm not sure what spine arrow to use I use a 40lb mankung recurve bow my draw is 28.74 anyhelp would be much appreciated cheers

[@instinctiveaddictionarcher8998]

@@surfcastingmayhem3203 yes sir it really depends on how much point weight you’re wanting to use and how the bow riser is cut, most longbows are cut to center at most and will need a slightly weaker spine than a recurve also the arrow length but I’d say a 500 spine will allow you room to work with heavier point weight and not be too weak especially if you are going to have them cut around 30” or more 👍🏻

[@surfcastingmayhem3203]

Thank you for your help I have 30inch arrows and I will be hunting so it sounds like 500 spine will be way to go looking at aztec 200grain broad head

[@instinctiveaddictionarcher8998]

@@surfcastingmayhem3203 oh yea you’ll be good to go with that!🏹🦌