[bigcountry313]

Guys,

Looking to get into bowfishing and would like some on the job help. I live near the chain of lakes in NE Illinois and it seems like a good spot to start. Maybe even make some trips down to the Illinois River.
Never bowfished, just bow hunted for deer.

I need a new bow, compound or recurve and a set up so any advise is helpful. My regular compound, PSE Source, has a 31" draw at 65lbs. not sure what I need for bowfishing.

Do you use releases or fingers?

Thanks, in advance.

BC

 

[Kajun]

Welcome to the site and the madness that will soon consume your life, spare time and money.

 

[Kajun]

As far as bows are concerned, you could get by with just about anything, but most guys will agree that 30 - 50# is good. Most people shoot with fingers. Very few use a release.

I'm sure someone from your area will chime in on what poundage they recommend for the type of terrain yall expect to shot in up there.

 

[Buckmark311]

welcome to the site. Feel free to shoot me a PM if you are interested in getting together with a group of guys out that way. The BAI (bowfishing association of IL) has a real strong group of shooters and puts on events for everyone to geth together and shoot all year.

 

[Mark Spesard]

Sent you a message

 

[Xarmy2005]

Chain is a good spot if you have a boat, shore shooting is a no no, my sugestion is to look north into wisconsin for shore shooting