Trail doesn’t enjoy building arrows—but he trusts the results. In this video, Trail walks through how he builds his hunting arrows from start to finish, using the exact setup that performed on a late-season Arizona elk. From cutting and squaring shafts to fletching and insert alignment, this is the process he uses to get arrows spinning true and flying consistently.

It takes time, but when the shot counts, Trail wants to know his gear isn’t the weak link.

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00:00 Introduction – Building Arrows for 2026
00:35 Arizona Elk Hunt Arrow Performance Review
01:29 Arrow Components Breakdown
02:29 The Shot That Changed My Setup
03:28 Tools & Materials Needed
04:26 Halfout Insert Features & Benefits
05:20 The Arrow Squaring Process
06:17 Fletching Tools & Setup
07:14 Left vs Right Helical Discussion
08:07 Cutting Arrows from Both Ends
09:08 Squaring Before Cutting
10:00 Making the First Cut
11:10 Cutting Technique Tips
12:05 Second End Preparation
13:02 Final Length Verification
14:05 Why I Fletch Before Gluing Inserts
15:07 The Palm Spin Test
16:07 Cleaning Arrow Shafts
17:05 Paper Tuning Options
18:09 Three-Fletch vs Four-Fletch
19:11 Nock Installation
19:39 Using the DCA Angle Tool
20:39 Helical Degree Selection
22:00 Primer Pen Application
23:18 Applying Glue to Veins
24:20 Vein Installation Technique
25:15 Cleaning Up Excess Glue
26:15 Insert Alignment Process
27:12 Finding the Sweet Spot
28:24 Gluing Inserts Permanently
29:43 Final Vein Reinforcement
30:44 Final Thoughts & Wrap Up