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Beginner’s Bow Fishing Equipment and Supply
The PSE Kingfisher Bowfishing Kit is an affordable option for beginners. The kit includes a camouflage recurve bow, a front-mounted reel, 50 yards of 80-lb.-test line, 31" solid fiberglass arrow, Sting-A-Ree point and a durable roller arrow rest. For right-handers only.
Bow Fishing Arrows
ATHA strongly advises all bow fishing archers to use a cable or slide system to keep the arrow in front of the bow. At no time should you tie your line to the back of an arrow! Many people have been seriously wounded or killed due to tangled lines.
Choose your bow fishing arrows carefully, and make sure you are getting an installed safety slide or cable. Shure, Sting-A-Ree, and Muzzy are popular brands for fishing arrows. They provide strong composite shafts and safety systems to protect the traditional bow hunter or fisherman from the risk of arrow backlash.
Bow fishing gear is available on many sites on the web. If you are unsure about a particular internet store, don’t risk it! It’s not a loss to do what you can to make sure you actually receive the quality gear you paid for.
Whether you’re shopping for compound bows, parallel limb bows, broadhead arrows, sharpeners, points, quivers, bracers, or knives, you can’t go wrong by ordering online direct at the Muzzy website or at a trusted e-store like Bass Pro Shops.
Bow Fishing Bows
While many types of bows can be used for fishing, recurves seem to be popular for those interested in fast-paced shooting. The TQ Stingray is a simple design recurve that requires some assembly. The PSE (Precision Shooting System) Kingfisher recurve bow is recommended for rough fish, i.e. those huge fish that put up a mean fight like gar and carp. The manufacturer claims that Kingfisher accepts any style of bow fishing reel retriever and arrow rest. Fred Bear, Samick, and Indian are also popular brands for take-down recurves and fiberglass bows.
If you’re looking for something a little easier to shoot, Browning makes the Micro Midas 3 with a split harness system, which they claim can be used by even the very young bow fishing enthusiast.
Bow Fishing Boats
Use shallow or flat bottom boats for bow fishing unless you are going to use waders and stand in the water or stand on shore. For those using flat-bottom boats, have a trolling motor on hand but use paddles wherever you can. Bow fishing is such a quick sport that every advantage is necessary. Making less noise just might make the difference in split-second shots. Bow fishing boats allow room for a spotter and supplies including flashlights for night fishing.
Note: Some bow fishing supply can be purchased at garage sales or on secondhand websites, but never compromise on your arrow to line connection! Experts tell stories of hunting with bows they’ve picked up at rummage sales and antique shops. We encourage young beginners to use a reliable compound bow while they learn how to handle all the equipment. Practicing with an experienced bow fisherman at first is always recommended.
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