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clip first draw with just a stick and rope, no tape

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Andy Elliott · · Conway NH · Joined Jun 2013 · Points: 40

How do you clip a pre-hung first draw with just a stick lying around and no tape? I've seen it done a few times. i don't know what its called...i heard someone mention the word butterfly before. looks like you tie a knot around the end of the stick that somehow comes undone after you clip it...anybody know how to do this/have a picture or video showing how? just curious.

Monty · · Golden, CO · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 3,525
Greg D · · Here · Joined Apr 2006 · Points: 883

Get some sack. Stick clipping is... well.. you know... (adims... back off)

Andy Elliott · · Conway NH · Joined Jun 2013 · Points: 40

Thanks Monty Just what i was looking for!

Greg, ill try and grow a pair someday. thanks for your persistence.

JCM · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jun 2008 · Points: 115
Monty wrote: Here's a few pictures of what your looking for. Works great!
An additional note on this method: it helps to find a stick that has a small bump, or a little side twig, or a Y-fork at the end. Basically, you want something to support that "bunny ears" knot, to keep it from sliding down as you lift up the improvised stick clip and attempt to clip. A little bit of strategically placed tape can also be used to prevent sliding. Otherwise, this method works great.
Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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