I joined up today after stumbling on the site researching SC's Gator Hunt. I have applied for the draw hunt here. This is the second year I have applied so I have a preference point from last year. I have always been interested in Bow Fishing but have never been. In fact I have alot of what I would need to get started. I have 2 boats but would probably rig my Sea Ark 1654 with some lights. I have been reading threads, looks like the LED's might be a good plan. So far as a bow I have a Bear Whitetail Master. Probably just gave away my age. I am 39. I was wondering if I turned down the bow if it'd be acceptable to get me started? Been on the water all of my life. Don't know much about bowfishing but, hopefully I can add what I know about boats. I am about 30min. from Santee Cooper.
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I joined up today after stumbling on the site researching SC's Gator Hunt. I have applied for the draw hunt here. This is the second year I have applied so I have a preference point from last year. I have always been interested in Bow Fishing but have never been. In fact I have alot of what I would need to get started. I have 2 boats but would probably rig my Sea Ark 1654 with some lights. I have been reading threads, looks like the LED's might be a good plan. So far as a bow I have a Bear Whitetail Master. Probably just gave away my age. I am 39. I was wondering if I turned down the bow if it'd be acceptable to get me started? Been on the water all of my life. Don't know much about bowfishing but, hopefully I can add what I know about boats. I am about 30min. from Santee Cooper.
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Welcome to the site and the sport! There are a bunch of guys that bowfish in your area and some nice boats...best advice I can offer is look at a bunch of diff boats before you start so that you have more ideas to go off of :tu:
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Thanks for the welcome! Lol! I have been reading here all day! I definately got some ideas, lots of info here. I have seen many a bow rig at the lake. I have been thinking of getting into it for years. I have one of those reels mounted on the bow now that looks like a large bell. I also installed a roller rest. I have a couple of arrows cabled ready to shoot just haven't ever got out and done it. I started thinking about it more than 10 yrs. ago.
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Hi an Welcome to the forums a few good Threads to look at are below.
http://bow.fishingcountry.com/forums/showthread.php?15688-What%92s-Your-Favorite-Arrow-Tip
http://bow.fishingcountry.com/forums/showthread.php?15689-What%92s-Your-Favorite-line
http://bow.fishingcountry.com/forums/showthread.php?15692-What%92s-Your-Favorite-Arrow-rest-to-use
http://bow.fishingcountry.com/forums/showthread.php?15690-What%92s-Your-Favorite-arrow-shaft
http://bow.fishingcountry.com/forum...om/forums/showthread.php?15686-Which-do-you-prefer-Reel-Retriever-or-Hand-Wrap]
^ most of all that can be found here
http://www.backwaterbowfishing.com/onlinestore/cart.php?m=product_list&c=32
An Most people like using Oneida's or Pse type bows common to use a bow not over 45lbs draw weight or else, the arrow will blow right threw fish, an causes extra headache's.
http://bow.fishingcountry.com/forums/showthread.php?15688-What%92s-Your-Favorite-Arrow-Tip
http://bow.fishingcountry.com/forums/showthread.php?15689-What%92s-Your-Favorite-line
http://bow.fishingcountry.com/forums/showthread.php?15692-What%92s-Your-Favorite-Arrow-rest-to-use
http://bow.fishingcountry.com/forums/showthread.php?15690-What%92s-Your-Favorite-arrow-shaft
http://bow.fishingcountry.com/forum...om/forums/showthread.php?15686-Which-do-you-prefer-Reel-Retriever-or-Hand-Wrap]
^ most of all that can be found here
http://www.backwaterbowfishing.com/onlinestore/cart.php?m=product_list&c=32
An Most people like using Oneida's or Pse type bows common to use a bow not over 45lbs draw weight or else, the arrow will blow right threw fish, an causes extra headache's.
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Thanks Alot! I'll be checking these out! I was thinking my old Bear would need to be replaced.
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I am just South of Sumter! Thanks for the welcome!
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welcome from mn
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Welcome from Ga. A lot of people on here from your area. And tons of folks on here that will give great advice on any project or idea you have in mind. Glad to hear you actually did some searches on your own and found a lot of stuff to help yourself out. Sounds like your gonna be a great addition to the site. Hope your in for some good natured picking also, because your gonna get it on here.
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Yeah, I remember spending $400 on the Bear bow 20yrs. ago. I have long known about the cost of boats, I have 2. A boat is a hole in the water you throw money in. Been known to learn the hard way. When your slow and stupid you just work longer and harder!
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welcome from florence!!!!:wave: got 3 local clubs here in the state, a bunch of good guys out there!
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welcome from TEXAS!
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Lol! Florence is an old stomping ground. I used to live on Warley St. down from the Donut Diner? Good times in Flo-town.
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i live out in the bluff. right down the road from the atomic bomb site
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