Easy Arrow Holder

[DQ]

Here is an easy to make arrow holder that I've been using this year.   Just cut a piece of wire coat hanger about 2 1/2 inches long and bend about 3/8 of an inch at a right angle.  Smooth the short end with a file and file the long end flat.  Slip the long (flat) end under the front of the leather bow grip.   Use a small rubber band to hold the arrow against the bow.  When I have an opportunity for a shot, I just pinch the rubber band off and let it fly.  (I bought 500 of them for a buck at the dollar store.)  After hunting season just pull the arrow holder out, leaving no marks on the bow.

Good hunting,  Darryl

[JackCrafty]

Interesting idea!  How do you "pinch" the rubber band off?

[DQ]

I just grab it with my fingers and it easily pulls right off the wire.  I guess I don't actually "pinch" it. (You caught me.  )

[turtle]

I bet if you put it on the belly side it would come off by itself when you draw

[DQ]

I did try that, turtle, but it got in the way.  I have used a small brass rod installed on the belly side in the past, but it was UGLY on a self bow.

[PEARL DRUMS]

So dies the rubber band stay on the arrow Darryl?

[H Rhodes]

It looks like the rubber band is doubled.  He just unhooks one end.  Pretty cool.

[DQ]

PEARLY - The little rubber band is hooked on the wire, run around the arrow shaft and hooked back on the wire.  It holds the arrow real well.  I just flip the rubber band away before the shot.  It doesn't stay on the arrow.  This is the best arrow holder I've used that isn't "permament" on the bow.

[PEARL DRUMS]

I get it now. I think you may have showed me that and I forgot. Your a slick one DQ!