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Other Activities => BowFishing => Topic started by: Loki_762 on February 12, 2012, 05:39:02 PM

Title: Recurve or compound?
Post by: Loki_762 on February 12, 2012, 05:39:02 PM: It's been a few years since I have been bowfishing, and I would like to get back into it. I have an old PSE compound that I used, and despite its age, it worked pretty well. My only complaint is that if I want to make a quick shot it is virtually impossible because of how much effort it takes to pull it back. So I am considering an inexpensive recurve, such as the Martin Jaguar, for the upcoming summer. Does this seem like a good idea, or are there drawbacks to a recurve that I am not considering?
Thanks in advance,
Chris
Title: Re: Recurve or compound?
Post by: lokidog on February 12, 2012, 08:02:54 PM: What about reducing the draw weight on your compound? Seems a cheaper alternative to buying a new bow??
Title: Re: Recurve or compound?
Post by: Loki_762 on February 13, 2012, 09:39:28 PM: Sundance,
Thanks for the info. I think I will, have to look more closely at those Martins - I have been eyeing a recurve for a long time, and this seem like a good way to get into one fairly inexpensively.
Lokidog,
First off, like the name! Second, as I mentioned to Sundance, it gives me an excuse to pick up a recurve more than anything else. But I may need to see what would be involved in lightening the pull a little first. Like you said, more cost effective that way for sure.
Thanks for the replies,
Chris
Title: Re: Recurve or compound?
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 13, 2012, 09:45:42 PM: A lot of the new componds out there that are built for bowfishing are made to be snap shot like a recurve it makes it really nice! I picked up 4 mako's last year and the clients and myself like them a lot. The barracuda is also another great bowfishing bow and you can snap shoot them like a recurve as well. The jag is a very very low end recurve and has a lot of vibrations. I don't care for them much myself.
Title: Re: Recurve or compound?
Post by: Loki_762 on February 14, 2012, 09:21:40 PM: I didn't know they had compound bows specifically made to snap shoot. Do you think I could just set up my PSE to be able to snap shoot, or is it a whole different kind of cam setup? Also, any thoughts on the PSE Kingfisher recurve?
Thanks again,
Chris
Title: Re: Recurve or compound?
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 14, 2012, 09:32:55 PM: The King fisher is a o.k bow. I like the jag better then the king fisher myself. The king fisher is kinda the bottom of the mix.
I would rather see someone spend another 100.00 and get a good bow made for bowfishing that will do all they want.

You can snap shoot a compund but not very well hard to do with the higher let off. Most the bow fishing bows only have around 50% let off and a very different cam's.

Here is the link to a popular bow/ the cuda I was telling you about.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PSE-Barracuda-Bowfishing-Bow-Fishing-40-RH-Free-Shipping-NEW-AMS-Muzzy-/390383935472?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5ae4b21ff0