New Guy to Bowfishing…I hope there is no cure to this addiction!

[Haywood04]

So just over a week ago my son told me he had fun with his friend bowfishing. On a whim I made a few calls. My bother had an old recurve. I had it strung and we red-necked up a reel. So within 3 days I was on the water and shot my first carp. Now I had not held or shot a bow in about 30 years. All I can say is Holy Sniky this is FUN!!
I live in the Mississippi in Winona so there are some opportunities to find fish. Here is a pic of my first. Since then I have been out a few other times. Too Dang much FUN!!

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[Riverbasher]

Welcome to the addiction.

Land of Lakes Bowfishing Association Member

[Haywood04]

Thanks Riverbasher,
Hey question, now that I am “into” this. I am already looking to expand my equipment. I have seen a few bows online. What should I be looking for and what should I stay away from?
Thanks

[WinonaBow]

Hey there,

I also live in Winona. I’m wondering where on the Mississippi you go where there are carp and you can get a little water clarity too. I’ve been looking around and haven’t found anything nearby, so I make trips up to the Twin Cities where I have a few places.

Thanks!

[AKal]

For bows I would stick with a recurve unless you plan on buying a specificly made bow fishing bow, like one made by ams bowfishing. Recurves allow quick draws and releases to make fast shots. I run a compound but do not do it enough to justify buying a recurve specifically for bowfishing. Hopefully more will chime in and give there insights as well.

[Anonymous]

Recurve or cams I don’t think it matters one bit..draw weight does though I wouldn’t shoot anything over 50lbs max…the arrows can be rather explosive when hitting something that is hard…when it comes to who can shoot faster or whatever (recurve or compound) it’s all in the shooter not the bow….if u run a compound learn how to shoot by instinct without sights just like a recurve and u will b able to outshoot any recurve standing next to ya!!!

[jmatile]

Nice work Haywood. I live in La Crosse and we have some great opportunity for bow fishing on the Mississippi! Great opportunities for any fishing really!

WinonaBow, are you out in a boat or just going from shore?

[TimesNewRoman]

TW wrote:
Recurve or cams I don’t think it matters one bit..draw weight does though I wouldn’t shoot anything over 50lbs max…the arrows can be rather explosive when hitting something that is hard…when it comes to who can shoot faster or whatever (recurve or compound) it’s all in the shooter not the bow….if u run a compound learn how to shoot by instinct without sights just like a recurve and u will b able to outshoot any recurve standing next to ya!!!

I found this site that has some really great bowfishing products here.

[pailofperch]

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[snow]

We shoot mostly metro lakes,when the carp are in spawning mode most are taken by boat,60% of the shots are deep water shots5,6,7’down as they cruze under the milfoil or weed beds,most carp are quite large 10lb’s and up,largest MPB is two over 50lbs,with numorus 20lb+,we use stingerie arrowheads,large steel barbs that hold better than wire barbs and you don’t have to completely unscrew the arrow head like most fish arrows,a “Quick retrieve” bottle is a must.And for our type of bowfishing we crank our bows up to 70lbs,need the extra Hp for shoulder shots in deep water.

PS~Don’t forget polorized glasses either,they are a must.

My old Bear recurve just didn’t have the Hp for these large fish@ 44lb pull,just like your pic of your buffalo fish,your arrow didn’t pentrate the shoulder enough,only enough to bury the barbs,but you still got him in.

But yeah,what a great fun sport,its a good idea to have a repair kit along as well,extra nocks for when ya missed and hit a rock and the nock falls off,extra pre rigged arrows are a good idea as well for a quick change out.

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