Ewo should have a "staggs in the wild" ready to climb package.. watching your videos has really got me looking to try it. Its just expensive to buy everything needed
I love your videos bro! Been watching for two weeks now. You are most definitely hands on! Great information! My Cruzr saddle will arrive tomorrow. I been ground hunting with a crafted ghillie suit for 5 years with my crossbow. I been bow hunting for 20 years. I have never been hyped about climbing a tree again until I started watching your videos! Thanks! Greetings from Atlanta Ga!
Good video. Been slowing losing more weight in the pack over the course of last season until now. Everything fits into one small pack with my one stick clipped on the back. Love being as light and streamlined as I can.
I've been a fan of your channel for quite sometime and its where I discovered one sticking. This is something I will transition to next season. I'm tired of of using 4 sticks and a platform to hunt with. One sticking is something I will be practicing very hard come next season
Appreciate you taking the time to write! Best of luck to you in your new venture … we’ll be adding four or five more one-sticking videos before next fall to round out the collection!
I finally broke down and bought the one ultimate one stick and the rappelling kit. Have only got 3 climbs under my belt. Always finding something I did wrong and fixed along with yours and others tips. I feel the versatility of the saddle with being able to adapt for different situation or hunting new areas out weighs the cost of the whole setup The one I noticed on all the videos is every tree they climb are almost perfect for being used for a ship mast. I would love to see some more on gnarly growing trees like ours on the SE plains of Colorado like the cottonwoods we have here
I do plan on shooting a video on one like that this year …. I do show going over a limb in my “Sub-10 lb” video. You just repeat the same thing over and over.
You are the only other RU-vid hunter that I’ve seen using your rappel rope as your climbing rope also! This is the way to hunt! One suggestion I have is to use an assisted braking device with an blocking knot on the brake strand instead of an ascending device, it will minimize your transition and make for an all around safer climb. Great video!
Madrock specifically warns against using an autoblock under the Safeguard … if someone wants to back up their belay device, we obviously are all for it; just do your due diligence in properly doing so. We talk about this in “What’s My Gear List?”
Nice video. I love the ease of one-sticking. Regarding the weight, I would offer that it also depends on where you are hunting (I.e. private vs public) and how easy or difficult it may be to get your harvested animal out of the woods. If you’re walking a short distance back to get your ATV, you can obviously pack lighter than if you’re hiking in a few miles on public land.
Yep. Always lots of variables. I sometimes carry in more stuff (obviously), but I always go back to my vehicle to get either my deer cart or pack frame. At that point I’ll get my knife and everything else I need. When you’re like me and put in 100+ sits in a season, even if I kill 5 deer, I come out WAy ahead by not bringing anything extra in every single time.
Great video. I have been climbing with spurs(public legal here in AR). Going to switch to One Sticking for next year. I like spurs but getting them off/on feet when on platform can be troublesome. I also like the idea of being tethered in versus LB. One Stick Saddle hunting is way lighter than a climbing stand or sticks and lock on. Saddle, rope and other related items are going to be half the weight of the lightest climbers/ sticks and lock-in plus safety belt are. For all day sits I have a JX3. Have you ever one sticked with one of those?
@@StaggsintheWild I went to a JX3 plus EWO one stick this year (having never saddle hunted before). I had no problems at all, but did put 2 tree steps at 3 and 9 o'clock to rest my feet on. Do you not need a ring of steps to get around the tree?
@@henrystefanison7439 a ROS is ideal with a JX3 … for most trees with a “traditional” saddle, I can get around it with no problem until I start getting into one that’s REALLY big.
I don't know if you hunt public land but one very important item is a framed backpack. It is the second most important tool for being mobile hunting. The reason being is the ability to quarter out a deer. I live near Milwaukee Wisconsin. Some of areas I hunt have hills. There not very big hills but it would very difficult with a deer cart by yourself. Having a framed backpack you don't feel the weight and I can carry 3lbs ghillie suit with me. The weight matters forsure it's also important how efficiently you carry the weight. I was very ignorant on how important framed backpacks are for mobile hunting.
I have both a deer cart that I use most of the time, and two pack frames that I throw in the car when I’m going in deep into the national forest I hunt sometimes that has huge ravines, ridges and draws; I’ll go back to the car and get my knife, game bags and pack if I’m in that kind of terrain. 😊
@@StaggsintheWild I also use both but if your hunting in place that have hills or marsh I think framed backpack is the way to go unless you have help. In my situation I don't get a alot Time to hunt. Some of hunting spots I don't want anyone else to know about because it becomes to popular.
I am 50yrs old to and do the one stick climbing method. I agree there's a misconception you have to be good shape to do the one stick climbing method. I am out shape and I can do it and I am not a great athlete.
Tried one sticking and while I can do it it's not for me. But it's definitely a great way to go for running and gunning...capitalizing on current events. Will be moving on to SRT/DRT combined with double digit Pre-sets.
Gregg, I think there are a lot of variables besides weight that explains why hunters gravitate back to sticks or other climbing methods, especially in the latter part of the season. Many of the guys that I have helped with one-sticking did most of their practicing in the warmer months in shorts and light shoes or boots. Here in the Northeast when temperatures drop into the twenties heavy bibs and pack boots make climbing with a one-stick extremely challenging and restricts mobility. Once they tried the same techniques they employed during the warmer months in the colder temperatures they were frustrated with the difficulty in climbing with this method in heavy winter clothing. While that is not the one stick's fault it does explain why some guys revert back to other climbing methods in certain situations. Or in my case, I am recording many of my hunts and the camera equipment makes it impossible to go in as light as possible. Combine the camera gear and heavy winter hunting clothes and sometimes it is just not practical to use the one-stick even though I would like to in certain areas I hunt. Another reason some guys are reluctant to try or use a one-stick is the predominant type of tree in the areas they hunt, such as the Pitch Pine in Southeastern New Jersey, where I live. This tree has a rough bark that grabs ropes and straps and flakes off and breaks when you try to climb it. Not to mention it weeps sap as soon as anything pierces the soft layer under the bark and gets all over your hunting gear. Even if my one-stick allowed me to walk in and hunt sub ten pounds I wouldn't use my one-stick to hunt in this area. So while I agree under the right circumstances and situations the advantages of a one-stick and going in light can't be ignored nor should it be; all situations are different and we all have to adapt our gear to the terrain and conditions. Great video and look forward to more in the future. Thanks, Roger
Thanks for the response, Roger! I agree that if I lived where there were a bunch of pines weeping sap -- and were forced to have to climb them -- I'd probably be using traditional sticks myself. As far as hunting in temps in the 20s, I do that all the time. It's presented NO problem for me as far as one-sticking goes, but I'm also very adept in knowing how to utilize proper thicknesses in base layers; I layer accordingly on my walks in, move at a speed that I don't break out in sweat on the way in, and carry my jacket in a tiny backpack and don that once I'm hanging in my saddle at hunting height. But more importantly, this video wasn't to proclaim that one-sticking is the ONLY way to go in light. It's "A" way... I think the overarching theme I was trying to get at was that too many hunters carry too much crap. Here's an example, and I know it's one that a lot of people will STILL take issue with, but it's how I approach mobile hunting: People are SHOCKED when they learn I don't carry any part of a traditional "kill kit" with me... not even a knife. Here's my reasoning: I truly do put in over 100 sits a season, and have for over 20 years straight. I kill an average of 5 deer a year. That's 95 sits I do where I don't carry extra stuff in that I don't need. An average of five times a season I go back to the car ... which I'm going back to ANYWAY to get my deer cart (or if I'm DEEP in the National Forest, my pack frame so I can quarter it out, but that's admittedly very rare). So I'll just get my knife and wipes and anything else I need when I go back to get my cart... THOSE are the type of things that I don't think most people think about . :)
Love all your one sticking videos!! They have really helped new saddle hunters like myself. I do wonder if you have a video comparing the Harken cam cleat to other options. I was looking at the UP with a button and the Ultimate stick attachment rope. Any suggestions?
Sorry, been without service more than usual out here in Central Kansas chasing these beautiful birds we’re so passionate about! My oldest son actually takes care of the instagram account and he’s here hunting with me this week and showed me the DM. Let me know if you need anything else! Always happy to try to help!
Just getting into the tree doesn't require much. My climbing gear weighs only about five pounds (SRT). My Predator platform adds another three pounds. It is the other things that weigh a bunch, like food, water, weapon, and other crap I probably should leave in the truck. Just for the record, don't let age be an issue. I am almost 71 years old.
Hi Greg… could u recommend a platform for one sticking that has a larger platform… I don’t really need the angled shape.. I would like to be able to stand on the platform with my back to the tree occasionally…I have size 13 boots … thanks… keep the videos coming!!!! Awesome Scott
The boys at Eastern Woods Outdoors JUST launched a flat UP... I actually didn't ask for one to play with, because I'm a leaner and love the angle -- but it sounds like it might be right up your alley!!
I haven't even bought any gear yet just watching and learning before I start buying these videos are very good for us wanting to learn so far I'm game the only question I have and what I'm concerned with (I can probably figure it out is once im in a tree) is I put on an extra layer of clothes sometime how difficult is it putting on a coat and pant with the saddle on?
Hello, great video, appreciate your channel. One question, when you came to the limb couldn't you just throw it up over as a second tether for the time being and be constantly tied to the tree which would eliminate the potential "slide" down if you slipped while on a lineman?
Great video. I can't get quite this low because I always carry water, food, Binos, kill kit and a sidearm too. But I'm always working towards getting lighter.
Thanks! And I'm not ALWAYS this light... I will adjust my "kit" from time to time depending on length of stay, terrain (if I'm hunting a wide-open patch of woods or field edge, I do carry binos...), distance I'm hunting from my vehicle, etc. But I DO hunt exactly like this quite a bit.
I would like to see a video on climbing some narley white oaks instead of only slick no limb for 30 feet trees my woods in south central does have slick straight trees
I am going to do a video this fall titled “Limbs and leaners” … but it honestly will be just more of what you saw when I went over the limb in this video. It’s as simple as that. You just do that every time you come to a limb.
What the complete set up run as of cost? of course it will vary depending on the platform on top, but for a average price what am looking to spend on a complete system ? Thanks love the videos.
The stick as shown in this video is approximately $283... 40' of rope is $58. A Madrock is approximately $90... 40' of Dynaglide is $10. All the carabiners are probably close to $30
Does the lineman’s rope get in the way of shooting at all hanging there on your side? This is assuming you are a right hand shooter. Also if you would put it on the other side do you think it would get in the way of your rappel rope?
Great question! It doesn’t get in the way at all, because if you strive to keep a somewhat good “T” form as a bow hunter, you shouldn’t be dropping your bow arm THAT close to your body anyway. I’ve shot deer pretty close to my tree and it never entered the equation. It wouldn’t get in the way of a rappel either … you can position your brake hand wherever you wanted.
@@JP-jl8ur I just need this nasty weather to move out... we had a two-day window I could film this last one in, then we're supposed to have a couple inches of ice dumped on us. I have about 8 more one-sticking videos planned covering all the questions I keep getting to round out the one-sticking playlist so it will be THE ultimate resource guide for anyone interested in the concept. Then I can move on to filming some really cool projects I've got planned for the channel this summer... :)
You use a king duck with your linemans belt? Or just use a Caribbeaner.. I've been using the 8 mm oplux with the king duck but thinking of just going with Caribbeaner. I never use it any ways
On most of my setups I have the Duck … this year I used a prusik with a $3 tender from Eastern Woods Outdoors and it worked fine; in fact, that’s what I’m using in this video.
You’ll need to purchase an extra receiver of whatever type YOUR quiver fits into and attach it directly to the Kwikee caddy instead of the little receiver they include for their quiver.
Somewhere around 750 climbs now … never once dropped it. Don’t really see how you could … but if you did all you’d have to do is rappel down in about two seconds and pick it up. Pretty easy huh
I try to justify trying one sticking but every video I watch it seems noisy and a lot of unnecessary movement . If hunting near a bedded deer I am not convinced.
I wish I could take a picture of the bedding area I’m smack-dab in the middle of as I type this. It’s so thick in here there will be no rangefinder needed; all shots are 12 yards and under. I can climb a tree one-sticking so quietly you could stand 5 yards away and never hear a sound. It’s simply a matter of being careful and slowing down, just as it is with ANY climbing method. The advantage I have with one-sticking is all I have to control is my personal body and one 12” stick that I have complete control over constantly. No moving parts, no extra sticks to clang together.
33 years of bowhunting and I’ve never carried a bottle of water into the whitetail woods with me. Well, I did on ONE all-day sit, which was my last - because I killed a nice buck 25 minutes before sundown. I could have just went in at my normal time. 😉
I really respect what you are doing promoting saddle hunting , but …. I seriously doubt you’ve been hunting in this manner with this setup for 32 years . The gear shown has only been out a year or two. I hunt with the same equipment. I have learned the technique from watching your channel.
No, it’s a good catch and a bit of a mis-speak on my part, if you will … sometimes when you’re talking a good bit on a video and trying to explain things you say something that’s a bit off and you don’t catch it until well down the road … what I was meaning is I’ve walked into the woods carrying just the gear that will fit into my pockets and my climbing method for the entire duration of my hunting career. I walk in, hunt and walk out … with just a handful of items.
I really pay attention to your videos because of your attention to detail and explanation , I am practicing the one stick method after a year of carrying sticks and a platform, I find it easy enough a 70 year old can do it ( which is my age ) , please keep the reviews and instructional videos coming
@@TheTimeskipper how hard is it to reach down and grab your stick and put it above you?? SRT is twice the work this is. Plus you need to throw a ball up in a tree and pull your rope up before you even start climbing? You’re back to looking for trees to hunt like the old days with a climber. Absolutely no thanks.
I’d be sweating my BALLS off by the time i GOT to the tree wearing all my clothes. Let alone climbing with em all on. I gotta dress light walking in & out. Bring my heavy clothes in a backpack.
I developed a very minimalist backpack that holds my stick and allows me to put any layers I want inside it, while strapping an outer jacket/coat to the bottom of it. It only adds 2.3 lbs ti my setup. I have a video of it on this channel.