BML Report post Posted February 15, 2013 Looking for two whole set ups or even parts to get us started. I'm willing to consider any old bow without cams. Maybe someone has an old wheel style bow in the garage they want to get rid of? 27-28 inch draw, or obviously adjustable will work. I'm looking at an AMS style reel, not the button push styles. I'll probably buy new arrows and heads. Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
123456 Report post Posted February 15, 2013 Curious as to why no cams. I have a rig that has cams, that I would be willing to get rid of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BML Report post Posted February 15, 2013 I'm no expert but from what I've heard the bows take a ton of abuse and the cams just can't handle all the dirt, sand and being dropped on the ground and the boat etc. Hopefully some of the seasoned veterans around here will chime in and prove me wright or wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CWpredator Report post Posted February 15, 2013 I've been bowfishing for 10+ years now and all I will shoot is bows with cams. I have 2 bows set up specifically for it. 1st is a PSE omen and the second is a PSE Baracuda with no let off. Lots of my buddy's use a PSE bow madness. Just shoot a bow that's comfortable and you can shoot all day! That's the biggest thing to me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted February 15, 2013 Last year I use my bow madness XS. my only regret was that it is my hunting bow and after I was done bow fishing it needed to be re tuned Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffhunter Report post Posted February 15, 2013 I have a pair of oneidas that are long draws that are great for bowfishing.... need to be 29in draw or longer I got them and cant get a hold of the mods to make them shorter...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffhunter Report post Posted February 15, 2013 Bows with cams are fine I shoot em and have never had a problem but since I have gone to shooting fingers I love the oneidas unless you have a bow thats over 37in ATA...... ut I have never ruined one of my cam bows in over 15 years of shooting fish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Camofreak Report post Posted February 15, 2013 Yeah we use cam bows as well. We just use older PSE and Parker bows, havent had a problem yet, and have a TON of fun out their! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BML Report post Posted February 15, 2013 Thanks for the tips. I guess I'm open to bows with cams as well then. If you've got one in good shape you want to get rid of for under $100 let me know. Again 27 or 28 inch draw will work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr.smith Report post Posted February 16, 2013 Check craigslist Blake. Often times I see cheap bows on there. Any old PSE will do. Doesnt have to be super fast or fancy. You'd be hard pressed to get a set-up for under $100. The reels arent cheap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BML Report post Posted February 16, 2013 Check craigslist Blake. Often times I see cheap bows on there. Any old PSE will do. Doesnt have to be super fast or fancy. You'd be hard pressed to get a set-up for under $100. The reels arent cheap. I've been checking and there's a lot of bows out there. I'm looking for just a bare bow under $100. The rest I can pick up in a package kit for another $100-$150 or so. Thanks for the tip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffhunter Report post Posted February 16, 2013 Pm sent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CWpredator Report post Posted February 17, 2013 Got an older right handed browning I'd sell for 100$ with newer string and cables. It's a wheel style old cam bow. 50 to 70lb limbs and I think adjustable from 25 to 28 inch draw. Let me know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BML Report post Posted February 19, 2013 Looks like we have found what we need. Thanks again to everyone for the tips and offers. I appreciate it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
