New to the bowfishing thing

Discussion in 'Illinois Bowfishers Club' started by michael_pearce, Jul 16, 2013.

  1. michael_pearce

    michael_pearce Grizzled Veteran

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    Well I went out twice so far and im hooked.
    So I grabbed a bow and set it up today.
    Carp and gar beware
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    michael_pearce, Jul 16, 2013
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  3. Hunteropel

    Hunteropel Weekend Warrior

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    Nice!!! Killem ALL!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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    LSU327 Weekend Warrior

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    I really want to give this a try. Have some family property on a lake that is loaded with gar.
     
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  5. jvanhees

    jvanhees Die Hard Bowhunter

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    man I miss this sport! have fun!
     
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    JamesxCreedx Weekend Warrior

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    thats a pretty sweet setup, its definitely something fun to do in the summer.
     
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    LSU327 Weekend Warrior

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    Any tips on how to get started?

    I am assuming my current rig (below) won't work?
     
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    JamesxCreedx Weekend Warrior

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    im pretty sure any bow will do, I always used a recurve set up myself.
     
    JamesxCreedx, Aug 1, 2013
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    Jmcarlson6641 Weekend Warrior

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    Any bow will work...its just a matter of how much you want to beat the bow up. Bowfishing tends to be very tough on equipment! My best advice for just getting started is to hit up garage sales and pawn shops for old bows.
     
    Jmcarlson6641, Aug 1, 2013
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  10. maxpetros

    maxpetros Grizzled Veteran

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    I have an old bow I would sell cheap as a bow fishing set up. It's a 40 lb browning micro Midas 3
     
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    jvanhees Die Hard Bowhunter

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    mine is a 70's or 80's bear whitetail hunter...slayed fish with it
     
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    I am planning to buy a bow that help me during hunting....!!!
     
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