Lets see some bowfishing setups

[Superdog]

Never bowfished before but want to try. Don't know anything about it. Can you still shoot off the shelf or do you need a rest to accommodate for bowfishing arrows. What kind of fletching? Vanes I would think. I like the Hoyt Dorado around 45#.It would have the reel bushing and a threaded hole for a rest also. Thanks guys.

[Chunky]

I am shooting a Quinn recurve I think it is 60 lbs..but it might be 65. Anyway, I am shooting off the shelf, with a retriever bottle. No flech on the arrows, don't really need it. Do use the slides for safety. I don't know if I have a pic....I will go searching.

[Chunky]

Here is a pic from last summer, you can find several threads on bowfishing rigs with a search.

[trjones87]

i really want to get into this, looks like a blast

[Draco]

I don't use the slides, I just tie in the back hole. With the slides you can actually shoot the arrow with out having the button pushed on a push button reel. Not good.

[bowhuntertex]

I shoot a browning baracuda and a PSE kingfisher.....both are great for shooting fish.......I use an AMS retriever on mmy PSE and a Zebco 888 on my Baracuda. I use whisker bisquit rests (the ones made for bowfishing) and no fletching on my arrows. since I have witnessed first hand how bad a bounce back can be from an arrow that the string is tied in the back hole, I always use safety slides. I would rather loose an arrow than an eye.......

Baracuda set up


Kingfisher set up

[Spot N Stalk]

I use a kingfisher setup. Since my airboat sunk (still need$ new motor) I am begging for rides this year. I got a honeyhole or two...hint hint

[Spot N Stalk]

That ling picture was an accident. (Underwater bowfishing)

[Chunky]

If you use the push button reels, you will eventually have a bounce back...either from you forgetting, the reel handle turning a little, or something getting tangled. You proabably won't get hurt, but you might.

That is why I like the bottle retrievers and will spend the extra money for them.

I don't tie to the back anymore, because I don't like that string coming across my bow hand and all the way back to anchor. I like that string in front of my riser.

Bowfishing action can be super fast and exciting. I like keeping things as safe as possible...even if it means a little extra work. I might give up a finger for a really big moose or elk...but not a carp

[Stykbow]

I don't tie to the back anymore, because I don't like that string coming across my bow hand and all the way back to anchor. I like that string in front of my riser.

Bowfishing action can be super fast and exciting. I like keeping things as safe as possible...even if it means a little extra work. I might give up a finger for a really big moose or elk...but not a carp [/QUOTE]

I agree with Chunky on this one.

[rocknfireman]

awesome pics

[woody]

The problem with Zebco style reels is that when you forget to push the cast button, you say goodbye to a $15 arrow. The retriever reel is the best way to go.

[Spot N Stalk]

I like the bottle reels. I have seen tournament guys who all use the synergy reels because of faster retrieve when you are getting a lot of shots.

[woody]

Here is my old golden Eagle compound. Bowfishing has given it a 2nd career. I shoot it instinctive with a neoprene glove.



My nephew uses his Browning tornado that he uses for deer hunting as well.

[DrenalinJunkie]

Man all these pictures are getting my bow fishing blood running full speed ahead!!!!!