Congrats to Fred Eichler

TradOnly · December 15, 2007, 02:07:00 AM

I just read in Bowhunter Magazine that Fred has finished his quest for the Super Slam with a Recurve. There's a full page congratulations from his friends on page 39 of the Jan/Feb issue. That's two for the Trad Community. Maybe someday a few more of us can join him. Again, congrats.

702plmo · December 15, 2007, 02:22:00 AM

Congrats to Fred. this may be a silly question but who was the first?

leon · December 15, 2007, 03:40:00 AM

702plmo,Last month TBM did a story on Rick Duggan.The frist trad super slam,Leon

stykshooter · December 15, 2007, 08:01:00 AM

Dec/Jan Traditional Bowhunter issue has an excellent article on Rick Duggan, congrats to Fred.

Tater · December 15, 2007, 08:23:00 AM

Congradulations to Fred nobody deserves it more or worked any harder to achieve this personal goal.
Fred is the real deal as down to earth as anybody I know.

longbowben · December 15, 2007, 09:41:00 AM

Congrats Fred.I enjoy watching him shoot,and very nice guy.

Izzy · December 15, 2007, 10:14:00 AM

Congrats to Fred.I love his shows, he couldnt hide the fact of how much fun hes having if he tried.Id like to meet him at a shoot one day.
he seems like a real good dude.

TexMex · December 15, 2007, 10:24:00 AM

Congratulations!!!

Brian Gillispie · December 15, 2007, 10:48:00 AM

Pardon the heresy,

What is a Super Slam?

Brian Gillispie

Seeking Trad Deer · December 15, 2007, 11:11:00 AM

Steve O · December 15, 2007, 11:21:00 AM

Brian,

All legal NA big game animals...depending on the whims of the govenments it ranges from 26-29.

And...anyone who has a super slam, even if it was done with a rifle, has worked VERY hard.

2Blade · December 15, 2007, 11:31:00 AM

I too just read it in Bowhunter yesterday. Fred has a great show and couldnt happen to a nicer guy. Congrats Fred.

Jager · December 15, 2007, 11:56:00 AM

Freds my hero, he just seems to be a genuine guy.

Kevin Bahr · December 15, 2007, 06:00:00 PM

Congratulations, Fred. I'm only about 24 behind you...
Hope to see you in Pittsburgh at the PBS Banquet.

rybohunter · December 15, 2007, 06:02:00 PM

Congrats to Fred, and Rick for that matter.

I enjoyed watching Freds shows, from the 1st time I saw them. I got to meet him a couple years back too, what a regular down to earth guy. So easy to talk to.

I'm sure I would have gotten into trad hunting regardless, but seeing some of his shows inspired me to step up and go for it a little sooner than later.

pete p · December 15, 2007, 06:06:00 PM

slams? whats the point of a slam? to beat your chest and say "look what i've done"? sounds like more of a competition thing that belongs in the comercial side of hunting. just my 2cents.

stuckum · December 15, 2007, 06:29:00 PM

lighting up a little Pete.. That's one heck of a accomplishment. Congrats to Fred in a big way.

Tater · December 15, 2007, 06:40:00 PM

pete p,
I believe it is a personal goal which takes alot of dedication and hard work, not for everyone.
I haven't heard Rick or Fred beating their chest or bragging about their accomplishment.

kawika b · December 15, 2007, 06:53:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by pete p:
slams? whats the point of a slam? to beat your chest and say "look what i've done"? sounds like more of a competition thing that belongs in the comercial side of hunting. just my 2cents.

and the Super Bowl is just another football game?

kawika b · December 15, 2007, 06:56:00 PM

and oh yeah,,, Congrats to both Rick and Fred! I know Fred is a member here,,, have not seen him post in a while though,,, hope either man can chime in. If you look at the span of time it took for these guys to accomplish this feat and can fathom the hardwork it took,,, I'd be a little up beat about myslef too.