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Discussion in 'Bowfishing' started by JBlaze, Dec 9, 2009.

  1. JBlaze

    JBlaze Newb

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    This sound like a whole lot of fun. Hope to read up on this in here! :)

    What type of equipment is use and what type of fish you'd catch?
     
  2. Jim_IV

    Jim_IV Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I use a recurve with a Zebco 808 Bowfishing reel

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    We shoot carp, gar, buffalo, and other types of rough fish

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    It's a blast, you have to try it sometime
     
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    wpage Weekend Warrior

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    Fun

    Agreed! Bow fishing is a blast...
     
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    Miss_Jessica Weekend Warrior

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    It really is a great time. We do it for the practice of shooting but we use the carp for bear bait which works great. I shot two big carp this day and missed I don't know how many ;) It's tough trying to keep your balance on the front of a boat and aim at something that's underwater but it's a really good way to fine-tune your shooting. The next trip out we just walked through the river which was much easier. I just use the Bowtech bow I hunt with and one of those reels that screws into the stabilizer mount but if I start going a lot I'm going to buy the bow PSE makes specifically for bowfishing.
     

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    Jim_IV Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I'm digging the hair in the second pic MJ:D


    You planning on getting the Hammerhead or the Barracuda bowfishing bow (both made by PSE). I've shot the Barracuda and it's a sweet shooter.

    http://www.pse-archery.com/cat.php?k=52369
     
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    bloodcrick Moderator/BHOD Prostaff

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    Great pics Jim and MJ, Makes spring aseem a little closer :) cant wait!
     
  7. Miss_Jessica

    Miss_Jessica Weekend Warrior

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    Haha thanks! Every once in a while it's necessary to hunt in a mohawk and I'm not sure why but it's fun ;) My buddy had the Barracuda that I shot a few times and liked it so I would probably get that. The Hammerhead is a bit pricy for a bow that will only be used a few times a year. Maybe I'll just have to go more ;)
     
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    Miss_Jessica Weekend Warrior

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    Doesn't it! It's a great way to pass time during the off-season and like I said that carp makes great bear bait for the fall season so ya can't beat it
     
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    Sure does make a good stink!! I use It often for bear hunting. They taste great smoked too.

    My set up Is similar to Jessica's as well. A real that screws Into the riser on one of my recurve's. The tip on my arrows Is the big tip, I hate the small ones. It seems they get off easier when using the smaller one.
     

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