RE: Anyone up to answering some newbie questions?
For starting out, just crank down your PSE a bit, and add accessories to it, like the reels and rests mentioned above for under $100 total. Then, if you find you want to switch to a recurve, just move the accessories to the new bow. No investment lost. There is onemore rest that I like the look of, but haven't tried. It's the 'fishhook' by Muzzy.
Very few bowfishers use any kind of sight.
Shots are short so learning to instinct shoot is no big deal.
Bowfishing can really be a speed game, especially when you shoot from a boat.
Fish will appear out of nowhere, sometimes right next to you, and then disappeaer just as quickly.
Sometimes you can only make out a shadow or part of an outline, and you'll have to shoot before it fades away.
It's a great combination of hunting and fishing.
I'll PM you with some contaact info for some guys in Wisconsin, and for the Illinois State Bowfishers, in case you get down our way.