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coyote pup:
I've noticed the 2-fletched arrows are somewhat popular. But I wonder, is there any practical reason to put 2 feathers on instead of 3?  What would you use a 2-fletch for that you wouldn't use a 3-fletch for?

Pat B:
One less feather! ;D   
   The two fletch is a Native American(maybe world wide) style of fletching. All the feathers are for on an arrow is steering and straightening out the arrow after it leaves the bow.
   There are many styles of fletching. I like trying different style to see how they work. The 2 fletch worked well enough for me that I made all of my hunting arrows last season with either a Cherokee style 2 fletch or a hybrid style 2 fletch.       Pat

TRACY:
I've used 2 fletch with rivercane and tonkin bamboo with good results. It's easy to do and doesn't require a fletching jig. You also get to utilize tail feathers and secondaries. My limited reading is that the Cherokee and Seminoles used it successfully.

Hillbilly:
What they said-takes less feathers, works good, is a correct local historical style for many areas, and is usually a quicker and easier method of fletching. You could also ask, why not? Why eat only chicken when there are other meats out there? Is there any practical reason to put three feathers on instead of two? What would you use a three-fletch for that you wouldn't use a two-fletch for? :) I use both styles (and more) and like them all.

coyote pup:
Cool. Thanks for the responses guys. So I guess there really is no reason to do it or not to do it. It would make sense, making more efficient use of your feathers. fletch 10 arrows with 20 feathers instead of 30. I like it. And I gather that it works just as well as a 3 fletch, so I agree-why not.

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