Real Chew

[Devilpup]

Hello gents last night I tried real chewing tobacco for the first time and really enjoyed it, I've had dip before and found it foul tasting and just made my lip sore. It was Red Man Golden blend. Who else enjoys the old school chewing tobacco? What are some of your favorite brands and blends?

[Mike H]

Although I have a pouch of Red Man on my desk right now, I prefer twist to the loose leaf. Mammoth Cave Twist is one of my favorites.

[jumper]

Beechnut or Chattanooga.

[Pescara]

If you want to knock yourself out, try Cotton Boll twist. I'll be trying it out in a pipe this weekend.

[Truckie]

Red Man Gold is what I keep on my person at all times. I don't really chew it but more or less dip it. I did, when I was younger, mix it with bubble gum and chew it while playing center field. My father is a Levi Garret guy and I cannot stand the stuff. Apple Jack is pretty good, sometimes a bit to sweet

[73mountaineer]

I haven't used it in years, but back when I worked in the coal mines I usually had a pouch of Red Man Golden Blend on me. I also liked Lancaster quite bit, but Red Man was easier to come by.

[Argonaut]

I used to love Lancaster

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

I fondly remember my Army days in the field, on road marches (peacetime), and combat zones, because smoking a cigarette or cigar could be very hazardous to ones health (especially at night), when a lite match (you can forget smoking underneath a poncho and/or tents....that's just for the movies), could draw a ‘bead’ on your forehead from enemy snipers and opps…OMG...you’re being ‘zipped-up’ in a body bag.

So, when we were in the rear bivouac areas, others chewed tobacco but, my favorite was Redman Plug. The flavor was mild and sweet and there was a fresh tobacco aroma that carried over to the flavor of the Plug with hints of molasses and a touch of sugary sweetness. Not over powering in any sense and it produced little spit for me (and saved on my water consumption too).
"Never slap a man who chews tobacco". Willard Scott

[Bristlingbeardofodin]

I like Red Man and have probably chewed almost every brand out there. Also used to chew plug and twist as well . Mostly just do snus now since I have an indoor job.

[DeusVult]

When I was a teenager, my friends and I would occasionally buy Days O'Work plug. It was decent. I haven't had it in many many years though.

[conroygc]

What's the difference between this stuff and the stuff I'm used to seeing come out of the little tin, like Skoal? I've never tried chewing tobacco, but I'm a big fan of snus, so honest newbie question here.

[Hammertime1]

All the stuff in the bags I have tired/used was a lot larger not all finely ground up. Long cut is like a piece of rice compared to big ol oak leaf. At least thats how I thought of a plug being so much bigger. the flavor isn't even comparable. Always thought that the bagged stuff was a richer more robust flavor then tin chew. My expertise was the tins for ease of use. When I was in military it was strictly prohibited on duty. Some of junior officers were asses about it too. It was a lot easier to hide a tin then a big bag. They were really cracking down on us chewing too. For me the red man was for outings n such when I wanted something different. For me red man made salivate more and couldn't be spitting when I wasn't supposed to be chewing to begin with. I didn't smoke or drink coffee so it was the chew that got me through the long hours and stress of deployment. Hell, I supplied our officers with it. We had a handslap in passing with the tin palmed and would hand it to em or visa versa. They would walk up to me an hit top of their wrist with other hand signaling they wanted my tin. Never saw it after giving it up either. Rest of officers were clueless when I handed it off. I usally got a few rolls and couple bags of Red man as a thanks for keeping them and myself supplied for our deployments. My buddy who we called Jug is built like a bull, bout 400lbs of a giant of a man. I once tired a plug the size he took and it was like stuffing my mouth full with tobacco. Everybody got their own size. I always got a kick out of ol timers with their knifes cutting off a big ol plug.
The tin chew will tear up your gums pretty fast if you do it enough or long enough. Some brands worse then others. Never did the plug to same degree so I cannot comment. Wife and little ones made me give it up.:(

[oc_in_fw]

What's the difference between this stuff and the stuff I'm used to seeing come out of the little tin, like Skoal? I've never tried chewing tobacco, but I'm a big fan of snus, so honest newbie question here.

"Dips" like Skoal and Copenhagen are placed between the lip and gum and left there. Chewing tobacco is actually chewed, and is a much bigger leaf. Dips are cut smaller for easy packing.

on edit: both are good at delivering nicotine in environments where smoking is frowned upon. For instance, I like to go pheasant hunting. That involves traipsing through dry fields in the fall- in Texas, that could mean grass fires. A grass fire is a sure way never to get invited back for a hunt.

[conroygc]

Thanks for the info oc_in_fw.

My buddy gave me a skol mint pouch once, but other than that I've never tried chew or snuff. So today I went and picked up a pouch of Beech-nut from a local smoke shop. I like the taste just fine, and I chewed on it instead of dipping, but all the spitting is quite off-putting. That will be a very rare indulgence for me; I'll stick with the pipe tobacco and Swedish snus.

[KyMash]

I like to use Skoal snus and tend to nasal snuff often. I used to chew tobacco especially if I was out fishing and was waste deep in water for the better part of the morning. I liked the old school twists because the flavor seemed to last longer. The thing I noticed was how dark my spit was and that just got me thinking that my teeth would turn that deep brown/amber color. Because of this I try to stay away from the more harsh chews.

[oc_in_fw]

Thanks for the info oc_in_fw.

My buddy gave me a skol mint pouch once, but other than that I've never tried chew or snuff. So today I went and picked up a pouch of Beech-nut from a local smoke shop. I like the taste just fine, and I chewed on it instead of dipping, but all the spitting is quite off-putting. That will be a very rare indulgence for me; I'll stick with the pipe tobacco and Swedish snus.

Yeah, I wouldn't chew in decent environments for sure. But it is perfect for hunting.

[bakerbarber]

Try Stoker's.

My all time favorite is Stoker's Butternut.

[Hammertime1]

I found the pouches caused me to salivate more then regular skoal. There was another brand that I barely salivated with. It was hard to find around here and been so long since I chewed I can't even remember what it looked like. I used to like to have a dip in the tree stand. I didn't want to be spitting all over the place so that brand worked perfectlky. Deer never notcied either. That was hardest part of quitting an it being so engrained with my hunting routine.
My older German short hair pointer I would let her stay in the front cab of my truck instead of the crate in-between hunts. She made it clear that was where she was staying too! Damn she would eat a whole can on me if I accidentally left one out. She never got sick but what a mess! Damn dog still helpls herself to whatever she wants. But best bird dog I have ever owner or hunted behind.
I apologize about forgetting the chewing part with the pouches. For me it was a natural reaction with the difference didn't dawn on me about mentioning even thoug that's a big one! Be the bigges chew sticking out of ones lower lip I have ever seen! Kinda like when my ex tried it and took half of my can in one giant swoop!!!! something about it wasn't appealing either. Always thougt about thinking having a woman who shared all my bad habits as plus It wasn't.

[speas]

For my money, twist tobacco is far and away the best - too bad its so hard to find (I get mine at Ingles supermarket when I'm back in Dixie). If any of you know where to buy it in NY or NJ let me know. I take a quid many afternoons to beat the afternoon sleepiness. Twist is lightly sweetened or not at all and has a natural flavor and a good kick. My favorites are Cotton Boll (unsweet), Mammoth Cave (light sweet). I cant stand snuff (a different animal altogether) and looseleaf is typically so sweet it makes your teeth hurt (and rot). Mailpouch will do in a pinch since it is very lightly sweetened. Plug is basically pressed looseleaf scraps - better than looseleaf but still too sugary.

[bnalley]

Red Man Gold is what I keep on my person at all times. I don't really chew it but more or less dip it. I did, when I was younger, mix it with bubble gum and chew it while playing center field. My father is a Levi Garret guy and I cannot stand the stuff. Apple Jack is pretty good, sometimes a bit to sweet

My grandpa on my mothers side always mixed Red Man and bubble gum. I like the Golden Blend when I'm hunting, fishing, or canoeing/kayaking, as the pipe doesn't lend itself to these activities too awfully well I think.