[Southernaddiction]

I am picking up my first bowfishing boat next week and I'd like to pick up a couple bows in the meantime so I can get straight to business when I pick the boat up.

I have been looking at just running to Academy and picking up a couple PSE Discoveries and calling it done, but I keep seeing everyone on here swearing by the Oneida. I live in south Louisiana and will always be fishing in shallow water so I'm not sure I need a 60-70# draw to get things done. Can anyone chime in here and give me a little guidance?

Here's a couple Onenidas I've been looking at but I have no idea if they're good deals or not...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ONEIDA-H250...URVE-BOWFISHING-BOW-R-H-/151467085982?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item234424509e

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ONEIDA-STRI...URVE-BOWFISHING-BOW-R-H-/151469408231?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item234447bfe7

 

[mudfish]

No you do not need 60 lb.
30 lb draw should work old onieda weigh a lot IMO get talon or osprey.

 

[Southernaddiction]

No you do not need 60 lb.
30 lb draw should work old onieda weigh a lot IMO get talon or osprey.

I keep coming back to the AMS Fire Eagle, AMS Swamp Thing, and the PSE Discovery...

I'll take a look at the Talon and the Osprey though. Thanks.

 

[Kajun]

Don't get an Oneida for the gal. They are considerable heavier and longer than the PSE's and AMS's are. I'm shooting #40 out of my fish hawk and sucker punch and they have plenty enough punch for down here.

 

[cntryboy081]

You will most likely be happier with a discovery or AMS bow if you are just starting out, but everyone has their favorite bows. I tried an Oneida and it just wasn't for me, like said earlier they ARE heavier than most bows you will use. And you shouldn't need anything over 50# and thats pushing it, some guys on here never shoot above 30#, but again everyone has their opinions and favorites.

 

[Southernaddiction]

You will most likely be happier with a discovery or AMS bow if you are just starting out, but everyone has their favorite bows. I tried an Oneida and it just wasn't for me, like said earlier they ARE heavier than most bows you will use. And you shouldn't need anything over 50# and thats pushing it, some guys on here never shoot above 30#, but again everyone has their opinions and favorites.

Thanks guys. I appreciate the insight. I'm just gonna stick with the AMS or Discovery for now... For the price, it sounds like they can't be beat

 

[GarGuy]

I got the PSE D2 this past summer and it does everything i need it to do. It's a great, lightweight bow for a good price.

 

[Southernaddiction]

I got the PSE D2 this past summer and it does everything i need it to do. It's a great, lightweight bow for a good price.

I haven't been able to find the D2 anywhere for sale. I've only found the Discovery. Think you can send me a link?

 

[GarGuy]

I haven't been able to find the D2 anywhere for sale. I've only found the Discovery. Think you can send me a link?

Its the Discovery 2, people just refer to it as the "D2"...should've clarified that in my last post

 

[Southernaddiction]

I see a 29# and a 40# D2. Which one is everyone using?

 

[Kajun]

I'd go with the 40#. Could always turn it down a notch if ya want to.

 

[VA Jamin]

B pro has the the D2 package for $299 with free shipping over $50 that's hard to beat

 

[Southernaddiction]

B pro has the the D2 package for $299 with free shipping over $50 that's hard to beat

B Pro only has the Discovery, not the D2. I think I'm gonna go ahead and pick up 2 of the 29# D2's for now and when I upgrade, I will just keep them for guest and back up bows. Thanks for all the help guys!

 

[VA Jamin]

I could be wrong cause I'm on my phone but the bow in the pictures say discovery 2, but it only come in #40

 

[Southernaddiction]

I could be wrong cause I'm on my phone but the bow in the pictures say discovery 2, but it only come in #40

I didn't notice that. Thanks! Now if I could just figure out how to change that godawful color lol

 

[Hoythntr96]

Mission Menace is another good one to look at. Its a backup to my Osprey

 

[scotte17]

Bow Poundage is a lot like Engines and Trolling Motors. You'll never wish you had less. Bows can always turn down. I wouldn't pigeon hole myself into a 30lb bow. ATA is also a consideration if you draw more than 28".

 

[scotte17]

Bow poundage is a lot like Engines and Trolling Motors; you'll always wish you had more. I would reconsider limiting yourself to a 30# bow or even a 40# for that matter. You can always crank a 50lb down. I'd also consider looking at a longer ATA bow if you draw over 28".

 

[scotte17]

Martin is coming out with the "WaterWolf". It's a 30-50. I also believe they said 3.2 lbs. I'm headed down there tomorrow to put one in my hands.

 

[Noobshooter]

Martin is coming out with the "WaterWolf". It's a 30-50. I also believe they said 3.2 lbs. I'm headed down there tomorrow to put one in my hands.

Please tell me its something other than blue