I'd just drop your PSE down to 50lbs if I were you. 50lbs is fine.

(the main reason people go lighter is so you don't over-penetrate fish, mud, roots...etc..)


First you'll need some sort of line holder. A hand-wrap reel is most basic. I'd advise upgrading to a retriever reel or a closed face reel. (personally, I like the retrievers... but its a Ford vs Chevy kind of thing) (Chevy!!)

Get some fish arrows with decent points. A basic white 'glass shaft is good and fairly cheap. (don't get the flimsy cheap shafts with the plastic fletch if you can avoid them) I'm currently using a Muzzy carbon fiber shaft with the muzzy magnum point. ($23.00) It's a great arrow... but I find myself passing on shots where there are lots of submergered branches or roots... 'cuz at 23 bucks... I don't want to lose my arrow. []

Because I have a retreiver reel I use the extra heavy line. If I do snag up on something... I'll pull the boat over to the arrow before the line even thinks about breaking... and it won't cut your hands up like the thin line in the closed face reels.

I really, really recommend using 'safety slides' on you arrow. Or use a cabled arrow. Some people still tie to the back of their arrows... but if you get a 'snapback' you'll be unhappy that you tied to the back of the arrow.

A stout rest is needed to support that heavy arrow. Some people just shoot off the shelf. Others make their own rests with epoxy. I use a roller rest.

Eventually, you'll need a boat. Then a bigger boat. Then a light set-up and a generator. Maybe a fan motor too...

heh heh heh..

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