fletching maintenance

[Robert Pougnier]

I was wondering if anyone has tips on keeping fletching in decent shape. I've found that after 2-300 shots some of the leading edges of my fletches start to wear a bit, mainly the vanes separating slightly from each other. Nothing too serious but I've seen various products on 3 rivers etc... that are for treating fletching (waterproofing mostly, i believe)

Does anyone do anything to their fletching once its on a shaft to increase its longevity?

[Pat B]

Make more arrows and don't shoot each one so much.      I have sprayed arrows with "Camp Dry" a silicon spray for camping gear but I really never did much.

[JW_Halverson]

I run fletches through a jet of steam from a kettle on the stove once in a while to plump them up.

[Pat B]

John, I do that also when they need it.

[WhistlingBadger]

I do the camp dry thing; not sure if it helps, but it makes me feel like I'm doing something.     I also wrap front and rear with silk thread and glue it down with TBIII.  A lot of people use sinew but in my experience silk is slicker and doesn't wear out as fast.  Your mileage may vary.

[Robert Pougnier]

Thanks folks!