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RE: Archery Fishing??

Any more info?????????

RE: Archery Fishing??

Any at all??????????:D:D

RE: Archery Fishing??

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ORIGINAL: Double Creek

Go to a bow shop and get the proper bow fishing arrow, tip and reel. It's a blast, but I wouldn't recommend using your hunting bow, b/c of the water, mud, etc. I have an old junk bow that I use. I just throw it around and don't worry about hurting it.

Ditto:)

RE: Archery Fishing??

The first thing to do is check your state's fishing regulations. In Illinois, for example, archers can only take rough fish, and can shoot them at any time of year. Other states have specific seasons, and different species that are legal to pursue.

RE: Archery Fishing??

I'll second the reference to www.sullysbowfishing.com. Check out the "Complete New Style Muzzy Arrow". Although a little price, they're tough as nails. The prongs are fairly thick and are heat treated steel. They last longer than many others I've tried.

I've never tried the manual winding style reels, but most bowfishermen around here use the one labeled "Retriever - standard". It's served me well, and customer service is outstanding.

People use a wide variety of bows, but in my observation, the most successful shooters use recurves. I personally use an old Darton Viper set at about 40#. That's enough to shoot through a fish (which can be a pain) yet light enough to not bury the arrow too far into the muck.

Let me know if you have any other questions. I'll check back here tomorrow.