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ORIGINAL: Fishhunter
Stay away from spincasts and anyone who uses them.
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Auw, don't say that..
I've got a recurve with a spincast, and a compound with a Retriever, and I like them both just fine. They both have their pros and cons.
I would use the recurve; it's plenty powerful for fishing, and it's alot easier on the arm when you're holding it all day.
As far as arrows go, I use a bunch of different types, but I'm happy with the cheapest white-fiberglass arrows they sell. Personally, I like the flight I get out of them with my recurve because they're not as stiff-spined as some of the other arrows. And make sure you get safety-slides, or buy cabled-arrows to tie your line onto. Don't tie your line to the back of the arrow. There's a good chance of arrow-snap-back when the line comes back past the riser when you draw. Too many ways the line can get tangled and come right back at you when you release.
I modified my recurve-riser so I shoot off the shelf, but I have a rest on my compound called the Fishhook. It's about $15.00 and is made of ABS plastic, so it's pretty strong. But if you can't or don't have to use a rest, and can shoot off the shelf, all the better. It works just fine.
As far as which heads to use, I have to say Muzzy. When you get into it more, you'll learn that these are the most popular heads for bowfishing, and for good reason. They last forever, and they work. You can buy replacement tips for them when they get too dull to sharpen anymore, and you can sharpen them quite a few times (with a small, fine file)before you have to replace them.
And you NEED polarized-glasses. Amber seem to be the most popular (that's what I use most often too).You get get a pair of Strike Kings or something similar at Walmart for around $10.00.You'll see WAY more fish with them than without.
It would be a good idea to go out with someone who bowfishes, at least to get some ideas and tips.
Did I forget anything guys?
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