It can be done but I wouldn't recommend trying to use the same bow for hunting and fishing. You would want to set it up for fishing or hunting and use it just for that. It would take a reel and a rest and if it was mine, I would turn the bow down if possible as you don't need 65# for fishing although, it will work as is just fine. It just would get tiring if the shooting is good. The AMS reels are my favorite but also higher priced than some other options.