As mentioned in an earlier post, I had my cables stolen from my climber that was locked to a tree on private ground. Normally, I would be extremely PO'd by such a thing, but truth have it I hated that stand. So I've witnessed firsthand the possibilities of the place I had that climber at. Several large bucks and now a couple of dandies have joined in. Last week, after my first kill of the season, I decided to just sit on the ground in the general area. I didn't see anything, but that could have been a result of the two slap happy dorks and a 4wheeler who were retrieving the 2 deer they shot earlier. While sitting there I was studying the trees and area for that perfect stand location. This is big buck territory and by no means was I about to hang a ladder stand near by this late in the season. I found two amazing oak tree on the old logging road where all the trails meet. "Perfect If I had a decent hang on". Fast forward to yesterday. I was sitting at work and I'm tired because I'm not sleeping well. I can't sleep well because my mind takes me places and i start to plan evil plots. This particular evil plot is how do I get a stand in there and hunt it the same morning? Again fast forward to today. I went to Bass Pro Shop in St. Charles, MO and purchase the "NEW" Muddy outdoors Vantage stand $199.99 with the Big Game ProX sticks $99.99. I opted out of getting the Muddy sticks when I saw these were $70 cheaper. I decided that heck its close enough to Christmas, Right? Meanwhile, at the Bat Cave Mrs. Selfbros sit's with the new born not having a clue of my mischievous doings. Nor will she (hopefully) until after Christmas. Evil laugh here. In the long run I believe wholeheartedly that I handled the situation precisely the way any other hunter would have. Do you agree? Was this a good buy? Do Monkeys really eat pooh? Does anyone have these sticks? Shane the Pain singing off.
If my wife had any idea how much money I spend on hunting stuff I'd probably be divorced. If you kill a deer from your new goodies it was a good buy. If not, well then should've just stayed on the ground. :D
You will like the muddy. I just bought mine this year and its nice. Still kind of wish i would have saved for a little while and bought a lone wolf. Sent from my SCH-R970 using Tapatalk
I looked at them and passed plus the Muddy has much better reviews. I've sat in a Lone Wolf before and wasn't impressed. The lone Wolf sticks are a different story, but I went the cheap route and may consider the Muddy sticks later. we'll just see.
Nevermind my last post, just re-read where you said you needed a loc on Gd Luck with the new purchase, hope it works out for ya!!
3 words for you: Separate Bank Accounts Heed those three words, and ne'er a harsh word shall you and your wife exchange. Obviously you "had" to have those steps now, and they look like a good purchase, but FYI Muddy steps are not $170 anywhere but the Big Box stores. More like $140 on Ebay.
A large portion of my income goes into hunting gear. There's always something you NEED. It was a great choice. After you kill the buck take Mrs. Selfbros out to dinner, if you can afford it.
I was thinking to myself earlier.Self, Now how are you going to afford the taxidermist if you kill a good one. Ahhhh, another sleepless night. Evil plots are beginning to haunt my dreams. Insert evil laugh here. Perhap I can just cook her something with the deer I harvest and not telle her it's deer meat until afterwards? More evil laughing. I had no choice on the joint account when I took my almost paid off used Ford Expedition in for a tune up and came home with a brand new Avalanche. The payment only went up $300 a month, but who's counting. Mrs Selfbros wanted a bigger house, so ended up in a grocery getter for a long time. I'm still driving one but it has been upgraded to a Pathfinder with 4x4. FML. But at least Mrs. Selfbros got her house. I just wish it had a 3 car garage to fit my toys and not just our 3yr olds, and mama's car.
I was thinking earlier. Now how am I going to afford the taxidermist if I kill a good one. Ahhhh, another sleepless night. Evil plots are beginning to haunt my sleep. Insert evil laugh here. Perhap I can just cook her something with the deer I harvest and not tell her it's deer meat until afterwards? More evil laughing. I had no choice on the joint account when I took my almost paid off used Ford Expedition in for a tune up and came home with a brand new Avalanche. The payment only went up $300 a month, but who's counting. Mrs Selfbros wanted a bigger house, so ended up in a grocery getter for a long time. I'm still driving on but it was up graded to a Pathfinder with 4x4. FML. But at least Mrs. Selfbros got her house. I just wish it had a 3 car garage to fit my Toys and not just our 3yr olds, and mama's car. Disclaimer: Selfbros, INC is in no way complaining. Selfbros knows God has been good to him and his organization and Lord knows Selfbros and it's affiliates don't deserve any of it.
