Saddle Hunting For BEGINNERS! (Is It Worth It)

[@ipoopinwalmart5968]

Nice thanks for going in depth on setting everything up. Thinking about getting into saddle hunting.

[@elihandy1449]

You should set up a "real life scenario"! Put it up at shooting hight and set a target to shoot so we can see how easy it is to shoot off of as well as the versitilty. Set targets up at diffrent ranges and diffrent spots around the tree, under you beside you infornt behind etc.

[@Take-emTv99]

I can definitely do that,maybe here in the next few weeks i can film it!

[@bionic699]

Best saddle hunting video I've watched so far. You actually got in the tree and also showed how you hang your bow and bag.

[@Take-emTv99]

Thank you I appreciate it!

[@unadillariveroutdoors9690]

Tip for attaching ur stick to the tree, take the end of the amsteel and put it over the stand-off then reach around the tree with the stick and grab the amsteel. Quicker then trying to throw it around the tree

[@Take-emTv99]

THATS AWESOME! Thank you!

[@alpulley4894]

Thanks for taking the time to upload the video. Great content

[@tenneytravis87]

Awesome video! Im a new hunter myself and hunt public land in pa. I started rifle season last year and decided to try archery this year and started doing homework on saddle hunting since I tend to be more of a mobile hunter. I pulled the trigger on a tethrd system last night and can't wait for it to arrive. I think this is gonna be a game changer for me. Good luck this year my man and will be sure to follow. Shoot straight!

[@Take-emTv99]

THANK YOU! Best of luck to you too!

[@juanrodriguez-mu7ko]

I’m a newbie, learning everything I can appreciate you.

[@Take-emTv99]

I hope you learned some stuff man! Feel free to ask any questions

[@juanrodriguez-mu7ko]

Awesome was looking to get into saddle hunting thanks 🙏🏽

[@BoxieOutdoors]

Great video, I'm going into my 3rd season with the saddle hunting. I have found that sticking with the same system from start to finish I can be up the tree ready to hunt in about the same time as when using my climber. Keep SHARING your PASSION

[@Take-emTv99]

Thank you I appreciate it! Here in iowa climbers are not the best at all, most of our trees are not suited for them. so after a couple years of hauling in stands i looked into saddles and i can’t go back.

[@charleshylton-wj6lj]

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[@Below_Average_Sports]

This video would’ve saved me a lot of frustration trying to hunt with my saddle last year for the first time. Great video man

[@Take-emTv99]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! Please let me know if there is anything else i could go over for you!

[@dkp4795]

Great job very informative. Keep the videos coming.

[@Take-emTv99]

Thank you

[@joshp1486]

Try a rope ascender if you haven't yet. Complete game changer. Great video!

[@Take-emTv99]

I have definitely wanted to get one. I know they are a huge help!

[@mikepraed4623]

Thanks for posting your video😊 I started saddle hunting years ago when not many others were. Got away from it for a while but love all the options available today! Most of my gear is home made or altered from what I could buy. Please post links to the gear you featured in the video. Who knows, they may send you new gear to review.

[@Take-emTv99]

Thank you so much! I will definitely start to post links!

[@BrianKolbusz]

just getting into saddle hunting and your video is helping answer a few questions I had. Thanks and keep 'em coming. you're doing good work

[@Take-emTv99]

Thank you i appreciate it a lot!

[@lavonodom5703]

I think you did a great job here! You seem relaxed and unbiased. I appreciate the video! Good luck this season my man!

[@Take-emTv99]

THANK YOU!!

[@trxe420]

I run that same platform and I love it. It's a bit heavy, I think 5lbs, but I will take the weight to get some extra space. I have never slipped, had it loose on a tree or felt unsafe in it. One thing I would suggest with that saddle is replacing the ropes for the bridge with Amsteel. I used that saddle for a season and the ropes started to fray almost immediately, plus they are kind of bulky. It is surprisingly comfortable though, I didn't really have any pinching. Good video!

[@Take-emTv99]

I definitely love how much room the platform has, it definitely helps create more comfort while up in the tree! The ropes I was definitely planning on changing here soon as I can already see wearing on them but that will happen on all ropes as well.

[@Rammerjammer_83]

I have been shopping and shopping for a platform. I think I am going to go with the Trophy Line Mission, I think that extra foot room will make me feel more comfortable personally. Thanks for sharing.

[@Take-emTv99]

THATS AWEOME! I hope you love it as much as i do!

[@Rammerjammer_83]

@@Take-emTv99 me too!

[@shawnjanichek1264]

Great video

[@Brad901]

219 Sub and your audio is better than people with 500K subs.... Well done man

[@Take-emTv99]

Thank you man, I appreciate that alot!

[@BackMountainOutdoors]

The mission platform is awesome just bought it this year it plenty big enough

[@Take-emTv99]

I love it however I might try out the new onyx platform here soon!

[@BackMountainOutdoors]

Yeah that's that platform I wanted in the first place but the were sold out at the time so I went with the BIG RIG saddel kit comes with the mission. My next purchase will be the OnyX platform for sure

[@tyang1996]

I highly recommend getting a ropeman 1 or 2 depending on your rope thickness, they do cost a pretty penny but its well worth it! I run 2 on my trophyline saddle system on my lineman and tether

[@Take-emTv99]

yeah i have definitely been looking into some kinda rope device, would be a great addition to my kit!

[@Icyfadezz]

would love a video on how to wrap that paracord would love to do that to mine!

[@Take-emTv99]

I could probably do that for yah!

[@marvinprado1700]

Great videos man!! Just found your channel yesterday, I’d love it if you put links to the items you have just because it’s a little easier to follow along what stuff you’re using!

[@Take-emTv99]

Thank you man i appreciate it so much! I’m so sorry i forgot to link the products but i believe they are in the comments already!

[@tylerharris2097]

Camera arm was slick. Need a video on that asap

[@Take-emTv99]

NEXT WEEKS VIDEO!

[@poiryra]

Nicely done video. And yes it would have been nice to see the the real life part going up with sticks and platform and heights of them with things encountered along the way. Still nice video though.

[@Take-emTv99]

Thank you so much and hopefully soon I can film a video overviewing how I get up into the tree and show you how fast, easy and effective saddle hunting is!

[@aaronmeeks1155]

Trophy line also sells a buckle silencer for $1.50

[@Take-emTv99]

I will look into that! thank you!

[@spyder0505]

Nice video. I will say though the Hawk saddle isn't ideal for bigger guys. I have one and the hip pinch is unbearable after 4 or so hours. I just ordered the CGM cobra for the large basket and superior adjustability.

[@Take-emTv99]

I would agree however it’s a great entry saddle to get into the mobile hunting industry.

[@AIRGUNZ_MILITIA]

so you are using a saddle as a stand hmmm i got a nice synthetic wide saddle adn no horse. this is a great idea and use for my saddle. thanks. i am an air gunner. element max 51cal is my biggest at the moment.

[@mattyice9923]

Couple questions, when you have one of your sticks on the tree do you use your linemens belt while climbing to set the second and then the platform? And once you are hooked in, no matter how you move that rope isn’t going anywhere at all? I wanna get this but I’d probably only be up 10-12ft in the air compared to 20ft. I’m all about safety

[@Take-emTv99]

Yes I use the linemen’s belt until I get my platform up, it’s more so you can lean back and be comfortable. You can also use your tree tether however that would make it just more complicated. But once you get all set up on your platform and get your tree tether on it will definitely hold you up in the tree completely. Beat way to test it and get comfortable with the saddle system and like 1 or 2 ft off the ground. You can learn to trust your gear incredibly fast and know what the tree tether will do if you fall.

[@mattyice9923]

@@Take-emTv99 I’ll do that. Now, how much did this all cost? Did you get it like in a package deal? If I get one of these I’ll prolly practice a bit at the park by my house. Seems more practical compared to hanging one stand up and having to use that one spot, facing one direction only

[@Take-emTv99]

@@mattyice9923 I pieced my kit together from different companies. I would upgrade to the convert lite 2.0 saddle they are $219 on trophylines website the ropes are better quality and it’s the same price as the Hawk. The platform is also from trophyline. It’s called the mission and it is $200 and finally the sticks are from tethrd they are called the skeletors they are normally $225 and currently one sale for $190. They come in a 4 pack In my opinion they are the best beginners/ budget friendly sticks on the market. Once you seat them on the tree they bit into it extremely well. I used mine this year on pine, ash, oak and cotton wood and they also bit into the tree amazing and never kicked out on me. So everything probably cost me around $750-$850 just depending on sale and price fluctuations.

[@mattyice9923]

@@Take-emTv99 that’s reasonable. Just hunting from the ground blows. I can hunt my uncle friends property, he has stands everywhere but they’re all facing like open field which I don’t really like.

[@hiddenmortimer5189]

Would you give an update on how you pack your platform and stick on the bag? I got the same bag but I still haven’t decided on a platform. I want something big enough but it needs to fit on the XOP bag. Did you have to alter anything on the bag to fit the mission?

[@Take-emTv99]

The xop bag has a built in system to help hold your sticks and platform and it works amazing. The mission platform is a huge platform and the xop bag holds it with no problems at all! I actually have a video coming out on Monday about the xop striker evolution, I honestly think it’s one of the best whitetail hunting/ saddle hunting bags on the market.

[@hiddenmortimer5189]

Dang that was a quick reply. Thank you so much. I’m looking forward to that video👍

[@Take-emTv99]

@@hiddenmortimer5189 caught me getting ready for work, and of course. If you have anymore questions please let me know!

[@boatkid888]

Have you seen the new x2 steps by XOP? super light with a 5 inch stand off.

[@Take-emTv99]

YES, i got to see them at the iowa deer classic and they were awesome! SUPER LIGHT!

[@toddhatten354]

Well done video. Very good info. One question. How well do you think those ropes on the sticks are going to hold up?

[@Take-emTv99]

The amsteel rope is incredibly strong! Most companies are switching over to using it, if not most guys are changing out their cam buckles for amsteel! i don’t see the rope failing anytime soon!

[@joehughes6337]

I still haven’t found a video showing how to climb past branches. Any suggestions?

[@Take-emTv99]

If it’s one branch just hold on to the tree and throw your linesman belt around. I try to stay away from trees that have lo hanging branches because they can be a pain!

[@cray-z7404]

What kind platform and saddle

[@Take-emTv99]

The saddle is made by hawk, the platform is made by trophy line and is called the mission.

[@thatguyfishingben4794]

Shows us how to make that camera arm please good sir.

[@Take-emTv99]

I will work on the video soon!

[@thelittledoewithabow]

Where can we find the bag you’re using?

[@Take-emTv99]

It’s called the XOP striker evolution! I would recommend buying though XOP. THE best hunting bag I have used! Super comfortable and lightweight plus it’s holds everything I need it too and more.

[@primegancho1]

Do you have the links to all the items? I looking into saddle hunting this year out of Texas public land. Can you share you point of contact?

[@Take-emTv99]

This link will be for the stick Skelators - tethrdnation.com/product/skeletors/?.com/product/skeletors/&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvpCzqdf3_wIVYwhlCh2jdAqpEAAYASABEgIhBvD_BwE This link will be for the mission platform Mission platform - www.trophyline.com/products/the-mission-platform?variant=32492645548110&currency=USD&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxu6uzNf3_wIV7MnjBx3fxwC4EAQYAiABEgLNzPD_BwE This think will be for the bag Xop striker evo -xopoutdoors.com/products/striker-evolution-backpack Last thing what do you mean point of contact?

[@Take-emTv99]

This is the link for the saddle Hawk helium saddle - ads.midwayusa.com/product/1022735535?pid=474040&Hunting%20-%20Treestands%20&%20Accessories&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrtz1-oj4_wIV8v7jBx1jjQ6KEAQYASABEgIplPD_BwE

[@primegancho1]

Thanks 🙏🏽

[@michaelpeters1110]

Great vid man, i appreciate it. Do you know the model of your xop pack? Is it a striker revolution?

[@Take-emTv99]

YES IT IS!

[@michaelpeters1110]

Awesome, thanks im gonna get one. Looks slick.

[@Take-emTv99]

@@michaelpeters1110 of course!

[@chadreid1068]

Hey man good video you should try onesticking it’s light and fast

[@Take-emTv99]

It’s definitely something i would like to try in the future! I have definitely watched some videos on how people do it and their set ups. but definitely something i would like to try!

[@chadreid1068]

@@Take-emTv99 I’m not trying to tell you what to do I just think it’s super fun and easier to come down in the dark

[@Take-emTv99]

You’re ok, it’s definitively something i want to look into!

[@hailam4538]

Can you please provide a link for xop bag, thank you!

[@Take-emTv99]

I would but it looks like they are out of stock on the XOP website :(

[@BlackwaterOne]

Good videos man, new sub

[@Take-emTv99]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@grinder881]

With your bow arm set up, doesn't that ratchet strap make A LOT of noise when you tighten it? Do you have stealth strips on your sticks?

[@Take-emTv99]

With the ratchet strap I get it as tight as I can so I don’t have to ratchet it a lot. But yes it makes noise but not enough to really bother me. Also I’m currently not running any stealth strips but I have been thinking about trying them to see if it’s worth it or not.

[@brianweems6291]

Appreciate the video good job

[@Take-emTv99]

Thank you! I appreciate it

[@BeastGrifters]

Wow...a saddle hunting how to video !!! Original

[@yager6627]

Nice lean, mean, and tough seat up.

[@Take-emTv99]

Thank you! I definitely would like to check out some different saddles but the platform, sticks and bag setup are amazing!

[@evospringer02]

What bag was that?

[@Take-emTv99]

XOP striker evolution

[@frankresch3734]

are you in MI?? and if so is that wetzel state game area? looks like it

[@Take-emTv99]

Nope northern Iowa

[@spline8518]

Is it worth it 😂 yes . without a doubt it is ! Having animals so close is an amazing feeling

[@grdelawter4266]

I’ve yet to see any saddle hunt video that didn’t have clanking metal on metal and scuffing sounds and lots of movement flinging ropes or straps. Sure that’s not what you wanted but it’s reality. Metal clanking onto metal scares away big bucks. They usually never blow, they just turn and slip away. We must be silent and scent free. I also think that the sight of a hunter standing in a tree away from the trunk will frighten them away. In a crazy crooked tree, a saddle may be your only choice. Just my opinion. I’ve gone back to my climber as my primary and I practice shooting while seated. It’s not always possible, but that’s my preference. Good luck this season! Be safe too

[@Take-emTv99]

I think hunting out of a saddle has changed the industry for good. Yes they can be kinda noisy. But so can other stands, I think most people are drawn to saddles because of how light, mobile and are overall easier to set up. But just like with any stand you have to get comfortable with using them, and if that’s what you like then use what you want. We are all out there to enjoy the same passion.

[@grdelawter4266]

Yes, I agree completely. I hope you have a great season and enjoy your time afield!

[@apexpredatoroutdoors8308]

Try 2TC. It's lighter, faster, safer and way quieter than any other way.

[@Take-emTv99]

I will definitely look into them!

[@chuckbert3117]

The stand offs are a bit weak and can bend.

[@Take-emTv99]

@@chuckbert3117 for which company?

[@apexpredatoroutdoors8308]

@@Take-emTv99 2TC is not a company. It's a climb6 method. There's no metal involved except for carabiners if you choose.

[@chuckbert3117]

@@Take-emTv99 Tethrd Skeletors.

[@mikeguy9668]

Ditch the cam buckle strap and make yourself a usa mod out of amsteel for the platform. I can tell you exactly how to do it

[@Take-emTv99]

Personal I really like the cam buckle. I know a lot of people replace them but it’s kind of a sense of security for me as well!

[@B_r_u_c_e]

Thank you.

[@Take-emTv99]

your welcome

[@archeryuniverse]

Just came across your channel and subscribed, (#100)

[@Take-emTv99]

You are awesome, Thank you!

[@snboutdoors9567]

You should sell that camera arm.

[@Take-emTv99]

I would if I could but unfortunately I couldn’t produce it fast enough or with the quality I wouldn’t like right now, maybe in the future I can figure something out and produce them.

[@jakehubbasd394]

For the algorithm

[@jasonnester9514]

I don’t like the saddles they’re uncomfortable and to much crap to haul out and set up

[@Take-emTv99]

That’s fair not everyone will like the same thing. But for the style of hunting I tent to do with white tails. I love using the saddle on public land. It allows me to be incredibly mobile! I wish you would give it another try!

[@jasonnester9514]

@@Take-emTv99 I’ve tried it a few times just so uncomfortable for my butt and back but I can appreciate the mobility of a saddle

[@Take-emTv99]

@@jasonnester9514 I can understand where your coming from. I’ve had some days where it was uncomfortable. I just can’t go back to dragging in Hang on stand anymore, not the most cost effective thing.

[@jasonnester9514]

@@Take-emTv99 I feel ya I just scout and set ladder stands If I gotta be mobile I sit on ground or bring a climber

[@jasonfarley7990]

Carrying all that 💩no. One sticking … yes!!!! Why saddle hunt and carry more crap than you do when stand hunting. One sticking is the way .

[@Take-emTv99]

Overall I would love to try it! but I also don’t mind using more sticks!

[@Chesswithwhitetails]

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