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Old 07-14-2008, 11:30 PM   #1
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How good are these things? All I have used before for reels is the round drum spool ones and I had terrible luck with them. Almost a trip to the e.r. due to one. Needless to say I didnt use it for long. lately ive just been tying the line to the bow and letting it float. I am thinking about buying a AMS bowfishing reel and want to know if they actually work?

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Old 07-15-2008, 01:25 AM   #2
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well I just got into the sport and I got the pro series reel. I have shot a couple times a week for about 2 months now and I love this reel. now problems at all.
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Old 07-15-2008, 08:40 AM   #3
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I used to shoot them before i switched to 808 but they work great i had the same on for 4 years an never hada problem i recomened them
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Old 07-15-2008, 09:14 AM   #4
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Can't go wrong with the 808 Bowfishing Edition




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We have been using them on all our bows. Never had a problem with them.The safest on the marketin my opinion.
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Old 07-15-2008, 11:42 AM   #6
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I highly recommend the AMS reel.


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Old 07-15-2008, 05:10 PM   #7
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there is not a better reel on the market, hands down best investment of my bowfishing career
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Old 07-15-2008, 07:57 PM   #8
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My only complaint with the AMS retriever would be the squeakiness on occasion, gets annoying, but is easily fixed with some graphite powder, which i like because it doesn't stink. Just one less stink i don't have to deal with, as there are plenty in the world of bowfishing.
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