Fletching arrows

I would like to start fletching my own arrows but am not sure which jig to buy I was looking at the ez fletch but which degree to I need I am shooting 60# hoyt maxxis 31 ,Easton epic st 400 arrows blazer vanes 100gr broadheads 29-30 draw.I believe the arrows I have now have straight would I benefit from shooting angled fletchings .

 

Get a Bitzenburger. I like my bohning jig, but I will be upgrading to the bitz. I use a straight clamp and offset the vane as much as possible with good arrow contact.

 

I have the jo-jan arrow fletcher and I like it. Its really easy to use. I fletched my very first arrow and it turned out perfect. I shoot both 4" and 2" vanes and I have the straight clamp aswell.

 

Another vote for the Bitzenberger. Last fletching jig you'll need to buy!!!

 

I've been using the Jo-Jan for over a year. It all metal and is solid. Does a great job on offset or helical.

 

blitzenburgs are great!!
If you are only doing blazer and on a budget check out the Bohning Helix jig. They put some serious helical on the blazers!!
You'd be mad not to get a jig with a helical offset if you are predominately hunting.

 

why? total newby and I have been tossing bids out on a Bitzenburg on eBay for few months...

I have an Octane rest, will a helical work with it?

I was afraid of anything other then a straight fletching fearing it would impact the rest's brushes?

 

I gave my Jo-Jan away and got a Bitz. I'll never get a different jig. I shouldn't have to. This one will last a lifetime.

 

I use Bitz's at the shop and they are, without question, very good. But I gotta be honest and tell ya that the Grayling I use at home is equally as good, for about half the cost.

 

thats good to know i was wanting to do the same and the total start up cost was a deterent

 

Bitzenburger and helical clamp...make sure you get the correct nock indexer for left or right wing (most compound shooters use right wing/right helical).
Most traditional, right handed archers use a left wing/left helical so there is less riser shelf contact. I bought mine when I was shooting recurve and carried the left helical into my compound shooting.

The helical is a must for large, fixed blade broadheads.

 

Another Bitz user here

 

Straight up bitz

 

I use a BPE flecthing jig. (3 actually)
They are very, very similar to the Bitzenberger jig. When I bought mine the BPE's were about 2/3 the price of the Bitz's.

You won't go wrong with a Bitzenberger jig.

 

Would you tell me what is a "Waterfowl or
Flu-flu arrows" ? It sounds girly even, but it might be something else, right?

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flu-flu_arrow

 

Thanks Konrad, I read it all. For short distance practice.