Hello all,
I recently bought a new bow, reel, and arrow to have my own dedicated bowfishing rig. But the longest fiberglass arrow I can find is 31.5" from the valley of the nock to the back of the fish point. Unfortunately, this is too short as I can't come to full draw without the point hitting the bow.
Does anyone have a source for longer shafts or any ideas that might help?
Thanks for any advice or ideas, Paul
I've looked at these, not sure of spine or straightness tho. You could do the nocks and point taper with a jig on a sander.
http://www.orschelnfarmhome.com/OrschelnFarmHome/ctl16754/cp/si5545920/cl1/38-inch-x-4-foot-fiberglass-post-bundle-of-20?&query=4+Ft.+Fiberglass+Fence+Post&hits=12&offset=0
You can buy a drive way reflector mounted on a 5/16" solid fiberglass rod at Lowes or Homedepot.
James
I've got one that I got in a trade that's 33" from nock groove to the back of the point.
Not sure of the arrow brand but the point says longhorn on it. Arrow shaft is orange.
I would check with some of the Bowfishing supply places. I'll PM you a couple of names.
bretto
Check out your local feed store for fiberglass fencing stakes. i believe those are 36" in length.
Thanks for all the ideas guys! I've looked at the driveway and fencing stakes, but they look to be a lot bigger diameter. I need to find out what diameter the point requires.
Thanks for the names bretto; I didn't know there were outfits that made custom bowfishing arrows.
try googling 33" fish arrows, there are lots of em!
Hmmm, I couldn't find anything by googling 33" fish arrows. Before I started the thread, I googled it every way I could think of. Apparently, the shafts all come 32", and after the nock is tapered and the overlapping point is installed, the longest I could find was 31.5" (valley of nock to back of point). Thanks anyway.
33.5"
http://www.amazon.com/Archery-Fishing-Hunting-Arrow-Torpedo/dp/B00FQX9SD6
32"
http://shop.backwateroutdoors.com/
I saw one that was 36" on **** but reading on it, that included the 4" tip! So be careful if you order some....
Thanks Kenny!
Yes sir!! Have fun!
You can search for fiberglass rods on-line, I did that a few years back and you can get some real deals if you buy more than just one or two. A little research and reaching out might net you some good arrow shafts.
ChuckC
Thanks for the help guys!
I bought some aluminum Nock Adapters made by AMS Bowfishing Company that should add about 1.2" in length to the shaft. They're designed to allow the use of press-in nocks. Hopefully this will give me just enough to hit full draw.
If not, I'll try buying some fiberglass rods and going that route.
I use driveway marker rods from Lowes, same size as my real fish arrows. And a lot cheaper, only about $2.50 each.
Thanks longrifle!
Tall Paul, I've used those adapters .
Be sure to keep extra nocks or glue them in.
Hitting,rocks etc. tends to knock them out.
Thanks macbow! That would be a real bummer to be out shooting fish and lose your only nock!
Longrifle was right! Lowes and Home Depot sell the same product that should be perfect.
It's a 48" driveway marker thats 5/16. Here's a link:
http://www.lowes.com/pd_222125-37672-848638_0__?productId=3025196&Ntt=