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I did some searching, and have seen posts about people buying cheap blanks, getting them from Lowes, cheap arrows, lots of different things. Do those that build their own arrows feel like it is a cheaper and better option to build your own? Personally I don't need fancy tips, the plain muzzy style point is fine. I want the cheapest option that still gets fish in.

BTW Avoid the Cabela's arrows that are $9.99 the tips SUCK!
 
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The way I look at it whatever point you prefer is going to cost anywhere from $6-$20 you cant really save on that. The nocks cost a few pennies and your fiberglass shaft is anywhere from $2.00 - $5.00. The only thing you could really save money on is the shaft but your taking a few bucks on a dozen plus arrows. So in my mind spend a few more bucks with companies that support bowfishing.
 
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mattcarlson7 said:
I did some searching, and have seen posts about people buying cheap blanks, getting them from Lowes, cheap arrows, lots of different things. Do those that build their own arrows feel like it is a cheaper and better option to build your own? Personally I don't need fancy tips, the plain muzzy style point is fine. I want the cheapest option that still gets fish in.

BTW Avoid the Cabela's arrows that are $9.99 the tips SUCK!
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enjoy building my own arrows,nocks and slides but not any cheaper to do when you figure stainless and alum . and muzzy point plus your time but can build like to suit yourself. still cost about 18 dollars per shaft.makes me frown when I loose one got a magnet can find some with.
 
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mattcarlson7 said:
I did some searching, and have seen posts about people buying cheap blanks, getting them from Lowes, cheap arrows, lots of different things. Do those that build their own arrows feel like it is a cheaper and better option to build your own? Personally I don't need fancy tips, the plain muzzy style point is fine. I want the cheapest option that still gets fish in.

BTW Avoid the Cabela's arrows that are $9.99 the tips SUCK!
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Different strokes man. It really all depends on the individual and their prey. Personally, I like the 4 "prong" Gene Davis point or my personally modified Cajun Lil' stinger points. I like to hunt for big head and silver Asian carp mostly and don't get to do it as often as I wish due to other priorities. Having said that, having a decent arrow, a decent point and decent equipment is paramount for the time I get to spend on the river. It all boils down to what you are willing to spend and for some folks just making things work is a thrill in itself. There are a lot of ingenious individuals in this sport.
 
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I've bought my shafts from joshdlay on here and really liked them. I buy my points and just pin them using a a finishing nail cut flush. That way I can swap out tips depending on what I am shooting.
 
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I personally love building arrows. wether its for deer,turkeys, or fish, I enjoy taking the time to build something special. it helps me "become one with the arrow" so to speak. does it save me money? not more than a few bucks, but I enjoy taking pride in them. you can have Scott at bowfishing extreme build your stuff. its the same price if you buy pieces or a complete arrow. I build about 12 bowfishing shafts every year. sometimes its to try something new, sometimes its out of necessity but i think we all spend around $3 a bare shaft.

only recently have I had to built cause no one produces them. building a extra deep water arrow out of high grade materials was rewarding but cost about $38 each shaft to create. however being able to consistently penetrate fish over 10-12' deep is mind blowing but completely possible. before anyone ask, I'm not going to tell how I did it.



 
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whiteriverrambo said:
I personally love building arrows. wether its for deer,turkeys, or fish, I enjoy taking the time to build something special. it helps me "become one with the arrow" so to speak. does it save me money? not more than a few bucks, but I enjoy taking pride in them. you can have Scott at bowfishing extreme build your stuff. its the same price if you buy pieces or a complete arrow. I build about 12 bowfishing shafts every year. sometimes its to try something new, sometimes its out of necessity but i think we all spend around $3 a bare shaft.

only recently have I had to built cause no one produces them. building a extra deep water arrow out of high grade materials was rewarding but cost about $38 each shaft to create. however being able to consistently penetrate fish over 10-12' deep is mind blowing but completely possible. before anyone ask, I'm not going to tell how I did it.
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already have some that will go deep just don,t have clear water that deep.
 
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