Newbie needs help bowing carp
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 2
Newbie needs help bowing carp
Hello everyone-
I am thinking about doing some bowfishing. I have no idea where to begin.
I have never shot a compound bow.
What size to get?
I am 6'2" and have a 76" 'wingspan' finger tip to finger tip.
I went to a store and pulled on some bows. I need one with a LOW draw weight. It turns out I am pretty weak.
That got me to start working out, but 70 lb draw it TOO much.
Then I need to know about bow features. What do bowfisherman need? I will be fishing for carp and mostly from shore.
Finally, where can I get a bow. They seem pretty expensive on ebay or from a Cabela's or Bass Pro Shops.
I look forward to hearing from you ... and then I look forward to getting some carp.
-John
I am thinking about doing some bowfishing. I have no idea where to begin.
I have never shot a compound bow.
What size to get?
I am 6'2" and have a 76" 'wingspan' finger tip to finger tip.
I went to a store and pulled on some bows. I need one with a LOW draw weight. It turns out I am pretty weak.
That got me to start working out, but 70 lb draw it TOO much.
Then I need to know about bow features. What do bowfisherman need? I will be fishing for carp and mostly from shore.
Finally, where can I get a bow. They seem pretty expensive on ebay or from a Cabela's or Bass Pro Shops.
I look forward to hearing from you ... and then I look forward to getting some carp.
-John
#2
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Lancaster, Ohio
Posts: 809
RE: Newbie needs help bowing carp
john i know how u feel im not that strong either im only 14 but i got a bow that im selling to buy a new one because this bow is to big for me. its brand new i havnt shot it more than 50 times. it has 3 pin sight a rest and a peep site and i will sell it to u for 200.00 dollars its a pse brute force maxis. if your interested my email is [email protected]
thanks caleb
thanks caleb
#3
RE: Newbie needs help bowing carp
Most Proshops could help you if tell them what your looking for. You should be able to find an old rig for 50 buck tops. Then set it up! You don't want a real good bow, the get beat up and really abused!
Thanks
Lots of times Pawn Shops have them.
Thanks
Lots of times Pawn Shops have them.
#4
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 2
Thanks
Thanks for replying so soon. Pawn shops are a great idea. Will the salespeople at a Cabela's be able to size me properly? The closest archery speciality store is pretty far away.
Also what do I need to 'set it up'? Just a reel, some line, and a couple arrows?
Also what do I need to 'set it up'? Just a reel, some line, and a couple arrows?
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RE: Newbie needs help bowing carp
I'll also add that the higher poundage bows not only make your arm sore, you'll tend to blow through more fish and tangling your line up. I switched to recurves years ago for bowfishing for that reason alone. Plus, on long bowhunts for carp, the recurve is much lighter to carry. And when your bow is constantly getting wet and banged around the boat or dropped in the water, an inexpensive recurve not only holds up better, but are much cheaper to replace.