A Bitzenburger is fool proof...IMO they are the only way to go and they'll never wear out.
They'll 3 fletch and do (2) 4 fletching configurations and they are all aluminum so they are easy to clean and remove any excess glue. Can't go wrong with a Bitz!

 

I have to disagree with the Bitz being foolproof. It takes a while to get used to how it works and you have to know some "secrets" on setting it up.

Foolproof is the Arizona EZ Fletch. Put the vanes in the slots, put glue on them and close it up. Wait a couple of minutes and open it up and remove the arrow. Repeat.

 

I agree with SHPoet on this. The EZ Fletch was my first jig...well, maybe a JoJan or Grayling...Can't recall now, but it was the first iig I bought that could do three vanes at once. If I can use one anyone can.

 

Its probably worth mentioning that I am currently hunting with Easton 6.5's. Would the Arizona accept an arrow that large in diameter?

 

I believe their green one will accept a standard shaft. Verify.

 

For a beginner, some options to consider are the Arizona EZ Fletch, Bohning Blazer Helix, and Bitzenburger.

 

That's the size I fletch with it and works great.

 

I've had a few jigs over the years. I've come to really enjoy fletching with the AZ EZ-Fletch. Once you get any model, you can buy different interchangeable arms in whatever configurations you like--left, right, helical, offset, or straight--to experiment. I like how compact it is, and it applies 3 vanes/feathers each time.

 

Like a lot of things in archery, folks tend to back into aspects of the sport by buying lesser expensive options to see if they like it or not. RTH bow packages, entry level releases, bottom end sights, budget rangefinders or binos, Walmart camo, etc and most end up reselling for a loss or giving those items away to upgrade as they grow in experience. I bought a Bitz jig right out of the gate in 1977-78 and am still using that same unit in 2023. Just last week I built a half dozen Easton Hexx for myself and a half dozen Easton Aftermath for the younger fellow I am mentoring.....both hunting arrows. Guess what was used to accurately attach the vanes?

If there is a learning curve in using a Bitzenberger, it is simply because there are lots of options and configurations to decide upon. If you go that way, I would recommend you take a couple junk arrow and dry fit them first, then experiment with different settings to see what you like. Once you have it set for your shaft size and configuration, it is just developing a "system" to eliminate any variables for very repeatable results.

 

I very recently started fletching with a Bitzenburger jig. It's my first foray into fletching. The instructions it comes with will get you started, but it took a lot more reading online to get it to work properly. Now that I seem to have it figured out, I've been very happy with it. If you're willing to put in the work needed to get it going, you'll be very happy.

 

Ez fletch is the simplest jig. Wish they had metal arms though

 

Bitz for sure I bought a cheap Bohning pro jig works alright but the hard plastic is a pain to clean up.

 

I also have a Bohning pro jig, it works great and you can clean excess glue with acetone or flex-fletch zing remover.

 

AZ EZ fletch is pretty easy to work with. I've only been fletching for a couple years now. It was my first jig. I haven't had any issues with it.

 

I have a Bitz a Bohning tower and a couple Ez fletch. While the bitz is definitely the best built unit. I use 2" vanes and I just can't get the helical I like with the Bitz. As far as for a beginner I think the Bohning tower is about as simple and straight forward as you can get with the EZ is a very close second. I think the bitz with the zenith upgrade is the most precise but I also think that means very little. If you use the foil liners on the bohning and Saunder NPV arrowmate for your glue ...cleanup is a breeze....for the life of me I don't know why people use superglue on fletching!!

 

Got my Bitzenburger from 60x with the upgrades and I’ve never looked back. Great people at 60x with excellent customer service selling great products 😊

 

Have been using Bitz's since 1966 & still have some of them, used to be one of the top ten arrow MFG.s from 1979 till 1991 & all we ever used was Bitz.s & have fletched from X10's to 2712's with out any problem.

 

When trying different things with my Bitz or any jig I cut up beat up arrows in short sections to try different fletching techniques and patterns. I have about 10 one foot long pieces of arrows I use instead of using good arrows and having to remove a fletching I didnt like.. Was just practicing with a Bitz doing 4 fletch Blazers to see how much helical I could get.

 

The choice is between “Quick & Easy” or “Durable & Versatile.” I chose the Bitz and have not regretted it for a moment.

 

Arizona EZ Fletch is the easiest, I like my bitz or LCA jig but it took more time to learn those two. It is worth spending time and money to find what you like and use it for a lifetime. That is just my .02 I will say I seem to do a lot of buddies arrows now, not that I mind. Friends make the sport even better.

 

az ez fletch is the easiest imo. the biggest mistake you could possible make is not pushing the vanes to the bottom of the slots before closing.

once you've fletched a few arrows, maybe watched some videos on YouTube, you'll get the hang of a bitzenburger and it's a more versatile jig for the long haul

 

I think it depends what you mean by learning to fletch.

are you trying to save shop trips being able to put your arrows back together yourself?

or are you trying to test left vs right helical, different degree offsets, 4 vs 3 fletch, etc.

if the goal is to start putting arrows back together as stated in other posts its not going to get simpler than the Arizona EZ fletch system, the only variable there is how much glue you use.

If the goal is to tinker, Bitz is what you want.

 

Quick and easy without any adjustments go with the E-Z fletch. If you want to be able to change angle, degree, # of vanes, etc. go with a Blitz.

 

Arizona ez fletch. Almost can’t screw it up if you take reasonable steps to do it right.

 

Bitz for around 50 years, dropped it on the floor many times, I can fletch left, right or straight (you buy a $30 clamp for each direction. you can four fletch in 2 different configurations. Only "trick" is to seat the nock properly all the way down in the saddle (seems more like common sense to me.

 

My Dad bought me a used Bitz from an archery shop back in the early 60's. I now have 3 and love them. I had an Arizona for a short time but did not do the job a Bitz did IMO. I sold it on here and moved on. My vote is buy a used Bitz.
Ches.

 

brands of fletching jigs available for arrow fletching, are Arizona EZ Fletch, Bitzenburger Dial-O-Fletch, JoJan Multi-Fletcher, and Bohning Pro Class