Tri-cities Bowfishing Tournament

[Maverick]

Yeah what's a spinner and a retriever? Haha. What brands should. I be watching? I want a good setup and I'm not afraid to put some money into it. My dad did it for years with just some string. Tied one end to the arrow and the other to his belt. Haha. I would love to have him do a tournament with me. I know he'd have a blast.

[Stickers]

There's only one retriever brand AMS. Easy to use, minimal risk and very reliable. Spinners (like Zebcos) are about the same price as retreivers by time you add the reel seat, rod, and line. Top two are Muzzy XD, and the Shakespeare Ti20. Both have strong followers. Both also take Practice to use. More things to go wrong. Forget to push button and SNAP. Line broken and usually the pick up pin too. The reason why guys shoot these in tourneys is because they have less drag than retrievers, when properly lubricated, which means farther or deeper shots. They also have are faster to retrieve. A miss can come back in half the time it takes to retrieve the arrow with an AMS. Also after a successful shot trip the bail and the spinners drag kick in. Makes for consistent and steady tension on the fish.

Line around a drum, retriever or spinner they all kill fish. Just come out and have a good time with us!!

[92xj]

Mave, if you are wanting to try a set up before buying, you are more than welcome to come out with me and shoot my bow.  I will drive you around and see if we cant find a fish or 40 to shoot at. 

[Maverick]

I think I want the spin set up. I have a bow and fish arrow so I need the Shakespeare reel and what else? 92xj you and I will definetly go shoot some carp. It looks like guys have been hunting Casey pond for carp this year harder than ever.

[92xj]

Yeah, we shot 9 out there a few weeks ago.  I am taking my taxidermist out this weekend at some point.  If his wife doesnt go, I will let you know and you can meet us wherever and I will pick you up in the boat.  If she does, I could go back out Sunday afternoon sometime and waste the day away.  Shoot me your number again, I dont have it in my phone anymore or maybe cant remember your name to find it.

[Maverick]

Saturday is no good but sunday is.

[Stickers]

We were out at Casey's last night and there's still tons of fish but they are tearing up the water. Visibility is down. Good luck!!

[groundhog]

Has anyone tried the new laser sight that goes in the arrow shaft for carp. Or has anyone tried the actual laser sight that mounts like a normal sight? I was thinking of trying one of these. With a laser you do not have to worry about angles and aiming low. Just put the laser on the fish and let er rip.

[Maverick]

How's that work?

[carpsniperg2]

Has anyone tried the new laser sight that goes in the arrow shaft for carp. Or has anyone tried the actual laser sight that mounts like a normal sight? I was thinking of trying one of these. With a laser you do not have to worry about angles and aiming low. Just put the laser on the fish and let er rip.

I talked a lot with the guy at the portland show. It for sure has some flaws that I want to see fixed before I try them. I know a few guys that have run the laser sights and they say they are o.k but not worth the $. The laser points are supposed to work great but are not very tuff. One time of shooting into a rocky shallow and they are toast.

[Stickers]

Sounds like fun, trying to put the dot on the fish. I'm sure they'll find their niche in the bowfishing community. Price is the deal breaker right now!

[Maverick]

I bought the shakespeare reel. What pound test are you guys running on it? Braided or mono or??? Just wanting to get the right set up. After that 92xj you and need to go tear the carp up!

[Stickers]

Those are good reels. Brownell fast flight 200lb, is what your looking for. Mono has too much memory, braid will slice the bajesses out of your fingers (when the drag can't pull in that 25lber in the weeds). You'll have to order it from Bowfishing Shack or Bowfishing extreme. Ranch and home may carry it now, I talked to John about how it's a mandatory to have in store. Wet the line before shooting (toss out the arrow) and then hit it with some reel magic. Sold at walmart. Keeps it limp, slick and fast flowing out of the reel.

Good luck.

[groundhog]

 
  I didn't buy a laser sighted arrow either because I was worried about blowing the tip up on a rock. The other problem was battery life. I guess they really eat up the batteries. I shoot instinctive now for carp and I do my share of missing. Almost all of my misses are because I misjudge the angle/depth and do not hold low enough. Seems like with a laser sight you would be very deadly. It might be worth it for some tournament shooters.

[Stickers]

The laser is near invisible in the direct sunlight. Not to mention it takes a fair amount of time/effort to put the laser on the fish. I tournament fish instinctive. I've tried sights but those fish don't stay still long. It's amazing how fast your brain can adjust for depth and distance with a little practice. I don't think I could afford it for a tournament either. At Tri-cities I broke 4 tips and mangled a couple other arrows. $$$$.