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Old 07-11-2005, 05:18 PM   #1
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Default Will my setup work for bow fishing

Will my setup work for bow fishing? It is in my sinature. I know I will need new arrows and a reel. What do you guys think?
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Old 07-11-2005, 06:09 PM   #2
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Default RE: Will my setup work for bow fishing

Will it work? If your rest can hold up a fiberglass arrow, it should work fine.

IMHO, It's a bit on the 'nice' side for bowfishing... (bowfishing tends to be rough on shooting equipment) and you really don't need sights, drop away rests and a release for bowfishing.


(All you really need is something that will shoot an arrow and some way to get your arrow back. )

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Old 07-11-2005, 08:41 PM   #3
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Default RE: Will my setup work for bow fishing

Do you mind if it gets muddy, bloody, and slimey? 47# is heavy enough poundage, but get rid of all the gizmos. Either shoot off the shelf, or get a bowfishing rest. No sights - they get in the way. Get no-gluvs instead of a release. Get a very good job so you can buy a boat, a bigger boat, a generator, a bigger boat, a bowfishing bow, etc.
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Old 07-15-2005, 11:16 AM   #4
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Default RE: Will my setup work for bow fishing

That about sums it up. You can fish with most bows, but simpler is better, and having minimal accessories to snag your line is even better.
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