5 Best Bowfishing Bows — Improve Your Archery Skills!

Some would argue that the RAPTOR Compound Hunting Bow Kit is the best bowfishing bow for the money and it even takes its place as our editor’s choice. At first glance, this is more similar to a hunting bow than it resembles a bowfishing bow. Nevertheless, if you buy this tool, you won’t have to purchase another one for either of those two uses. The five-pin sight might come in handy where you are trying to get more accuracy from your shots. This is in line with the peep sight as well on the back end of the bow.

While the tool comes with a four arrow quiver, you will hardly ever need more than one when you are fishing. This is because you have to reel in your catch along with the arrow that you shot. Speaking of reels, you will probably have to buy a reel along with a fishing arrow as well. Design-wise these are different from regular arrows with the fletching conveniently missing.

Most of the components of the device are made from aluminum inclusive of the cams.

Where adjustments are concerned, you can change the draw length from 24 inches incrementally until you reach a length that is ideal for you or the maximum length of 31 inches. For the draw weight, 70 pounds is the maximum you can get to, which is more than enough to kill your target whether we are talking deer or fish. You may have to spend a little extra on accessories, but with the versatility of the tool, it seems worth it.

If you are in search of something small yet powerful, then you are in luck with the siciwinni 20” Short Small Bow. You can see from the features listed the maximum speed your arrows will be traveling at. Three hundred thirty feet per second is a rather impressive statistic and just the fact that the manufacturer went ahead to measure this for you shows the amount of time and dedication they put into making this bow.

Just like its predecessor on our list, this is a compound bow, and as such you are entitled to a few adjustable parameters, the first of which is the draw length. Between 25 and 29 inches should be ideal for most people, and if you test out this model, you should see where you fall within that range. After that, you can tweak this bow to the draw length you feel most comfortable with making your fishing trips a lot easier.

Where power is concerned, this would be one tool ideal for shooting even through big fish. The draw weight is adjustable from 40-65 pounds and considering you only need about 45-pound draw weight to pierce through a deer the raw power of the siciwinni 20” Short Small Bow should make you proud. Also, apart from the string, almost all other components of the bow are made from aluminum. You can thus trust in the durability of the device even when you put it through some harsh conditions.

Also, where you feel that using bow-fishing bows can be taxing you will be glad to know that you get at least 80% let off. This means you can hold your bow and arrow at full draw for longer and take your time before shooting. However, be advised that this may affect your shooting accuracy negatively. Probably disappointing to note is the lack of accessories in the compound bow for bow fishing.

If you are familiar with bow types, then you will likely mistake this for a recurve bow. After all, the overall structure is similar. However, this is only possible if you do not notice the wheels positioned on the riser. You will also find it rather easy to adjust perimeters depending on your needs as the user. These include the draw weight from 35 pounds to a maximum of 55 pounds. On the higher end of the spectrum, the shots you release are likely to move faster and be more powerful. If you need to adjust this feature, the tools for doing so should be available as part of the shipping package.

Where this tool gets impressive is with the inclusion of different let off modules.  You can choose from the three options available which are the 55, 65, or 80% let-off depending on how much you think you need for your style of bowfishing. Also, you can use this tool for deer hunting as well. As far as accessories are concerned, you might have to buy them separate as the only thing that comes in the box are the bow and adjustment tools. However, this doesn’t serve to offset the cost as you still have to spend about 500 dollars to make the purchase. If you add the value of all the accessories that make this tool workable in a bowfishing scenario, the price is likely to reach upwards of 600 dollars.

In contrast to a few of the models mentioned above, you cannot use this tool if you are predominantly left-handed.

The next device on our list is one of the best compound bowfishing bows. Some of the benefits of such a bow include but are not limited to the fact that the draw weight is adjustable and that it is easier for you to reach full draw due to the inclusion of cams. The device also features an adjustable draw length of between 21-30 inches. All the little things that you can tweak about the bowfishing bow make this one of the more versatile tools you can find on the market. Also, these tweaks make it possible for a wide range of people with different size limbs to go out and purchase the Gen-X Cuda Bowfishing Kit.

Where the axle to axle length is concerned, you get to see a device that features slightly more than 35 inches. One benefit of ordering this model is the fact that you won’t have to spend more upgrading your bow. You have all the necessary accessories in the package. Among the extras, something you are likely to take note off is the fisher reel. Remember that after shooting the fish you have to reel them in and it helps if you have a sturdy tool for such a purpose. For that reason, the Zebco 808 reel with a 200 lb line makes an excellent fit for use with this bow.

The arrow also comes in the package. Where you are new to bowfishing, you might be surprised by the lack of fletching, but this is a common theme where this sport is concerned. Left-handed people often feel left out as they can’t use most of the bows on offer. However, they do not have to worry about such with the Gen-X Cuda Bowfishing Kit. However, they might need to fork out a little extra cash for the same model than right-handed people.

Overall the tool features an ergonomic design which is also coupled with a smooth draw cycle making the bow a joy to use.

The first pick of the day is also our budget option for people who don’t have much cash to splurge on a fishing bow. Nevertheless, you get almost everything you would need to get started on your first bow fishing trip. The body of this recurve bow for bowfishing is made from durable aluminum. As such you don’t have to worry about damage even where there are a few knocks and bruises along the way. The distance between the ends of the bow measures about 56 inches, but that is not to be taken to mean the device has a high draw length. It maxes out at just 28 inches.

Also, the draw weight is 45 lbs, with absolutely no let-off. As such you will be required to release the arrow soon after you draw else you risk messing with the integrity of the shot. This is one of the products on our line up where the max speed of the arrow remains unspecified. However, you can set your record depending on the power you put on the draw and the efficiency of the release. Additionally, the package includes a drum reel. Some people may find the reel tiresome to use. Nevertheless, it is not a permanent attachment, and you can choose to upgrade at a later date. However, you should make the best use of the available reel when you first get the tool.

You will also get an arrow with a piranha point. The arrow will be attached to your bow, and you will have to reel in your catch before you can set up for your next shot. As such, you don’t need more than one arrow for the experience. You might also come to appreciate the inclusion of a non-slip rubber grip. If you feel that the current setup of the bow is not enough, you can add some extra components such as a sight or a better reel. This is made possible by the inclusion of threaded holes that you can mount these attachments on.