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Anyone bowfishing with primitive gear?
SteveO:
I'd be afraid that any carp worth shooting wouldn't stay pinned for long. I've shot lots and lots of fish and, except for the rare spine shot where they don't even quiver, they pretty much explode when you hit one. Heck, it might work, but I'd be surprised if you have a 25% recovery rate on hit fish. Give it a try and let us know. It would sure be easier if it worked than wrasslin' with all that line and stuff.
Steve
a finnish native:
A good tip for a bowfisher who doesn't use a string: use arrows like the ones on the right here. http://www.perinnejousi.fi/keskustelu/files/nuolenk_rki_1_200.jpg
aim for the spine of the fish and so it will snap and the fish will die instantly.
one could also make knda x shaped points so that it will snap the spine, and stay in the fish.
PeteC:
Just got back from a great tilapia hunt this weekend.For those folks who stalk the thickets back up the creek banks after these super spooky fish know why I use the word "hunt".We shoot self bows and self reels,(I make the reels on my lathe).It is tough on your bows,but I would'nt hunt with anything else.My daughter took some pictures with her digital camera,so I'll try to get em up here in the next few days.We got 54 fish despite the storm.That's about 6 serious size fish fries. If your asking me,Yes!, use your self equipment. God Bless, PeteC
Dustybaer:
pete, can't wait to see those pics. especially of the reel and the arrows/tips.
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