How Do You Make Bow Fishing Equipment?
Bowfishing or shooting game fish with your bow is a technique carried down from Native American cultures.Today bow hunters can pursue the same pastime and can even make the equipment themselves. The bowfishing equipment that this article will outline is known as a “shoot through” design, in which the arrow passes through the “reel” allowing a clean release and follow through. Follow the steps below to get started on your own bowfishing adventure today! Step 1 Cut a two to three inch section off the top of the 5 gallon bucket (preferably with a lip on the backside so string doesn’t come off the wrong side). This will be your reel. Step 2 Attach the two L-straps opposite each other on the reel section and cover them with electrical tape. Use these to mount the reel to your bow (tape them to the bow limbs). Step 3 Wrap the fishing string in large loops around the reel and leave a 2 to 3 foot length free to attach the arrow to. Step 4 Drill two holes in the field point. Attach the string t
