What is better for bowfishing a Spincast Style Reel or a Bottle Style Reel?
Both reels have their merits and supporters. The retriever style reels are generally a little easier to use and setup on the bow, however they do not have a drag system and fish have to be pulled in by hand. This causes them to be much slower in retrieving fish & they can also be slower in retrieving arrows as well. Spincast reels work extremely well for most fish plus they can be shot & retrieved very quickly, have a drag system which allows the fish to be brought in with the reel on the bow. They also shoot extremely fast and are capable of excellent arrow flight and can be used with or without safety slide systems on the arrow. The spincast style is our personal favorite choice for bowfishing.
