WTB - Bowfishing recurve

[Jacob Goodwin]

Yesterday I went "proper" bowfishing for the first time. I did reasonably well and am now interested in buying a recurve.

In terms of specifics, I'm looking for shorter bow with a draw weight of 45-55lb @ 28 inches. Age and brand are irrelevant, provided it's in decent condition, but it must have a stabiliser thread (for the bowfishing rig).

More importantly, I'm not looking to spend a great deal of money ($0- $300 or so).

So, if you have an old recurve sitting in the closet (or know someone who has), drop me a PM.

Jake

[Jeffro]

Mate a brand new 2 to 300 buck samick would be perfect for it.
Old recurves sitting in cupboards could have hidden faults that you might not detect when you first look at them.
Also i found that 50# is a good weight.carp are quite tough if thats what your after.
try this link for samicks
http://www.archeryshop.com.au/


If you want a top of the line bowfishing reel try this link

http://www.amsbowfishing.com/product_info.php?products_id=144


and if you look at this link you can see the proper way to set up the arrow :D

http://www.aussiebowhunter.com/viewtopic.php?p=19420&highlight=#19420

[HOOD]

Like Jeffro said I'd just spend the 240 odd bucks on a samick mind30 thats what I use and best part it is a takedown as well :D

[adam]

Afternoon mr Goodwin.

I think a recurve is a top way to bow fish, I have used a couple in the past for shooting carp. A small 52 to 56incher would be pretty good. Can I suggest a bow with mostly glass limbs if not all glass. As all timber recurves I have used for bowfishing (they go swimming) have twisted from being wet and one even snapped.

Adam

[Clinglish]

These 2 would be perfect depending what draw weight you want


http://www.hoddywell.com.au/BOWS-PERFECT-LINE.html#RE-002C-50

http://www.hoddywell.com.au/BOWS-PERFECT-LINE.html#RE%20-%20009%20CAMO%20HAWK%20RECURVE

http://www.hoddywell.com.au/BOWFISHINGACCESSORIES.html#BOWFISHING%20KIT

[Paul R]

Going on Adam's experience and good advise, the first link that Clinglish posted looks spot on if only it wasn't a bit long, good price too. :D