DIY: Tie A Climbing Stick Daisy Chain for Mobile Hunting Out of a Treestand or Saddle

There are multiple ways to attach your climbing sticks to the tree while saddle hunting. One of the easiest and lightest weight is to tie a daisy chain.

Materials Needed

• 1/8″ Amsteel (17ft)

• #10 Knitting Needle

• Electrical Tape

• Heat Shrink Tubing

• 1/8" Elastic Cord

Step 1: Measure 17’ of 1/8” Amsteel

The first step is measuring out 17 feet of the Amsteel and this is going to leave you with about an eight foot section for your climbing stick. Take some electrical tape and put it around the Amsteel before you do the cutting—this will make sure nothing unravels. [00:27]

Step 2: Make the First Loop

Fold the Amsteel in half and measure a 2” loop. I’m using a Hawk Versa button so adjust the loop to your versa button so it is snug. [00:46]

Step 3: Lock-in the First Loop

Using a FID, lock-in the first loop using a Brummel-lock. It looks like a figure-8 when done properly. You really just pass one end of the Amsteel through the other and then you go the opposite way, passing the other end through the middle. [00:53]

Step 4: Measure the Minimum Tree Width

Save some money on Amsteel by measuring a length equal to your minimum anticipated tree circumference. We will skip making loops on this section as it will not be used. For mine, I measure 30“ from the end loop. [01:13]

Step 5: Lock-in Your Next Loop

At the end of the measured length, make another 2” loop using a Brummel-lock. [01:25]

Step 6: Build Out Your Loops

Continue creating 2” loops until you have a ~3” tag end. Always make sure you don't pierce the middle of the threads; look for the natural spaces between the fibers so you don't break them up. [01:49]

Step 7: Bury the End

Bury the end by running your FID through the longer tag end and threading the shorter end through that hole. [02:07]

Step 8: Taper the Bury

Unbraid the buried end, trim the threads at different lengths and pull tight to taper the end. This will make it look a little flatter when you pull up the section. [02:27]

Step 9: Create a Storage System

Cut a 5“ length of 1/8” elastic cord. Place it under a piece of heat shrink, knot it and lock it in. This is more cosmetic than anything, but it helps keep everything organized. [02:37]

Wrapping Up

And that is all there is to making a daisy chain with Amsteel. It’s a great way to customize your gear for a lighter, quieter hunt.