Spring is back in full swing, and now is the time to hit the water in search of fish with a bow. If you’re just getting started with bowfishing, you need to know it provides one of the greatest off-season pursuits you’ll find just about anywhere. It’s a perfect blend of all things outdoors. Archery, fishing, hunting, boating, and good times on the water – bowfishing is hard to beat!
Below you’ll find a look at some of the top tools for bowfishing this spring.
Muzzy Decay Bowfishing Kit
This kit has everything you need to get started bowfishing, including the Decay Bow, XD Reel, LV-R reel seat, Mantis II rest and bowfishing arrow.
- Adjustable draw weight 20-50 lbs.
- Adjustable draw lengths 24″ -30″
- 30.5″ Axle-to-Axle
- 7.3″ Brace height
- 70% Let-off
- Weight 3.65 lbs.
- Price – $499
Muzzy VXM Bowfishing Kit
Powered by Oneida, the VXM delivers a smooth draw and plenty of power in a highly adjustable rig.
The kit includes a reel, reel seat, arrow rest and arrow.
- Weight 3.9 lbs.
- Adjustable draw weight 25-50 lbs.
- Adjustable draw length 26” – 29.5”
- Let-Off: 0 or 60%
- Price – $599.99
Cajun Sucker Punch Pro
The all-new Sucker Punch Pro offers more performance and punch than any of the bows that came before it in the lineup. The kit includes Cajun Winch Pro Reel, Brush Fire Arrow Rest, arrow, and picatinny rail/line puller.
- Axle-to-Axle 31″
- Draw Length 18″ – 29.5″
- Weight 3 lbs
- Brace Height 6.375″
- Let-off 65%
- Price $449.99
Cajun Sucker Punch JR.
If you’ve got a young shooter you’re trying to introduce to the sport of bowfishing, be sure to check out the all-new Cajun Sucker Punch JR. It’s the perfect setup for small shooters, with all the best accessories in a smaller package.
The kit includes the bow, reel, arrow rest and arrow.
- Axle-to-Axle 27″
- Draw Length 12″ – 27″
- Brace Height 6″
- Let-off 60%
- Price $379.99
AMS Hooligan V2 Bowfishing Kit
The design of the Hooligan V2 allows for more versatility than ever before when it comes to draw weight options. Quick and easy adjustments allow you to convert this bow when you need more/less poundage for bowfishing. Kit includes bow, reel, arrow rest, and arrow.
- Axle-to-Axle 34.75″
- Draw Length 32″
- Draw Weight 24 – 50lbs
- Weight 3.25 lbs
- Price $599.99
Fin-Finder F-31 Bowfishing Kit
Fin-Finder built the F-31 bowfishing kit to help get shooters of all ages on the water with hassle free gear built to perform on tough fish. The kit includes everything you’ll need to get started, including the bow, Winch Pro Reel, arrow rest, fish arrow, and finger savers. All this in one of the most budget-friendly kit options of the year. At just over $400, this is a great option for the new shooter wanting an all-inclusive option to get started on the water. Price $419
Muzzy Lighted Carbon Fish Arrow
Durability and visibility are the basis for the new Lighted Carbon Fish Arrow from Muzzy.
It’s built tough with 80% fiberglass/20% carbon construction and delivers improved straightness for longer life and improved accuracy.
The arrow comes with the Iron Barb 3-Blade Fish Point installed.
Price $34.99
Quick Draw QD-2 Arrow Rest
Whether you’re a beginner, or seasoned shooter, this arrow rest allows for fast and easy loading of your arrow for hassle-free performance. It’s a front loading design with full containment to keep you from worrying about the arrow falling off the rest. Price $41.99
Cajun Spin Master Reel
The Spin Master Reel was built to deliver greater durability and a better performing spincast reel for bowfishing. It features a compact design with an elongated hood and larger front line opening. The new design provides smoother ejection and line feeding when reeling in big fish. Price $79.99
Polarized Glasses
The importance of quality polarized sunglasses can’t be stressed enough for bowfishing during the day. Without them, you’re pretty much blind to what lurks below the surface. The Costa Permit is hard to beat for protection and maximum visibility. Price $237
Get the gear you need this spring, and get out on the water to enjoy some of the most exciting shooting opportunities of the off-season.
The gear mentioned above is sure to keep you covered with plenty of options for your next bowfishing adventure.
