The Oneida seems to be the bow of choice among bowfishers that I've seen. Why? I'm thinking about getting a used one...what draw weight would y'all reccommend? I shoot a 70# @30" should I get a lower pound for fishing? Any help would be appreciated.

They are a nice bow and are nice pullers to go all day.. I don't know why people choose them for bowfishing, I chose mine for deer hunting.

If I were to be buying a new bow for bowfishing I would look at getting the Oneida Osprey in the 35/55 limbs. It is basically made for fishing especially if you get the stainless steel version of it. Everything on it is weather resistant and reacts well to wet conditions. Oneida's have huge adjustability so you basically choose a variation in draw lenghts. I would probably go with the Short if I were you but that is just me. It adjusts from 27-30 inches with a 7.5 inch brace. These bows are great for finger shooting and instinctive shooting, a lot of finger shooting archers around here use them so this probably plays into the bow fishing thing.

There are probably one or two used ones laying around at archery stores or on e-bay that would get the job done for you. I love my Oneidas but mine are a bit much for bowfishing carp... One of these days I will buy a 35/55 for fishing.

SC I have a used Oneida I am going to sell ...actually I have two and have bow fished with both ..as a matter of fact my son took a New Worlds Record with one of them .. if your interested in the bow just email me at [email protected] ... here is a picture of him and his 85# Big Head Carp ...

Oneida's are all I will use for bowfishing now. They are extremely light, and really pack a punch. Well worth every pennya as it will last a long time. Get the stainless steel model so none of the screws will rust on it.

DeadeyeMN,
Any idea of the cost of the SS bow?

$470 from Sully's Bowfishing Stuff. Thats where I got mine from. Here is the link. Sully's Bowfishing Stuff

try a sight called bowfishingsociety.com im tcooll77 on there