Bowfishing

[StevenB]

I already enjoy rock fishing and thought I might try my hand at bowfishing.

What do I need to setup for bow fishing? Who should I talk too and do I need a licence (other than the one I need for fishing anyway)?

[robbo]

Better talk to the fisheries department, I decided to got spear fishing about 20 years ago, it cost me a $280 fine. I was fisng in the wrong place.

They took my fish too. :x

[2Dogs]

here is a thread with the relevant information you require

http://www.archery-forum.com:/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=84346

Cheers
:wink:

[StevenB]

:fist:

[2Dogs]

sucker :D

[Juggs]

steve i have a little martin recurve that i bought to bowfish with but never used 48 pound marttin rebel 52inch i think
am open to offers cost 385 something sub200

[StevenB]

thanks stevej but I have an old martin cougar magnum to use for it

[darton]

Hi
I'm interested in infofmation on bow fishing
I couldnd get into the site you posted?

[darton]

Hi
I'm interested in infofmation on bow fishing
I couldnd get into the site you posted?

[robbo]

I don't think you would find anything of use about bowfishing if you did follow that link.

I was a bit of a joke from 2Dogs.

[Eberbachl]

As far as licensing is concerned - bowfishing is considered by the authorities as the same as spearfishing (in Victoria at least).

...so normal licensing, and location parameters apply for spearfishing.

Get a copy of the current recreational fishing guide which will help you with the appropriate regulations regarding spearfishing/bowfishing.

There are some species you aren't allowed to take when spearfishing, and some restricted areas also.

As far as equipment is concerned - many people use a solid fibreglass "fishing arrow". It has a collapsable head at the front which extends to produce alarge barb to stop the arrow coming out of your game, waterproof vanes at the rear - often a one piece slip over vane assembly, and a hole on the back for a line to be attached.

Some people choose to attach the line to a spool, or reel screwed into the stabiliser mount on the back of the bow, and some people prefer to have the line connected to a rod and reel to play the fish that way.

Anyway, that's all I can think of now - it's bedtime - I gotta get up early to go Kayak fishing :D

I hope some of this helps - any more questions fire away :wink:

:bday:

[Axilla]

I know it's an old post, StevenB, but have you made any progress with bowfishing?

I'm looking into it, in most States spearfishing rules apply to bowfishing (as posted earlier) which means that certain areas are off-limits, and you also can't use breathing apparatus - I don't think that applies to us.

Where to go is the main problem - Joe Public is sure to get nervous about someone carrying a bow around a fishing spot. I think probably a small boat up in the backwaters, and berley to bring the fish up to surface.

www.amsbowfishing.com (US) shows the gear required (Archery Mart carries some) and tips, especially about arrow snap-back.

[archer4518]

I would like to see someone hold a bow steady with flippers and a dive mask on :D :D :D

[Axilla]

SCUBA ARCHERY TIPS

1. Pay attention to stance

2. Liberally apply string wax

3. Adjust windage for cross-currents

[mbomike]

SCUBA ARCHERY TIPS

1. Pay attention to stance

2. Liberally apply string wax

3. Adjust windage for cross-currents

4. CONTROLLED BREATHING :oops: