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    Default Bow fishing

    hi

    I would like to get into bow fishing.
    where do I start?
    I have a Mathews Genisis youth bow. Can this be converted into a fishing bow?
    also where in Western Cape can one buy bow fishing accessories?

    thanks,

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    Default Re: Bow fishing

    Isn't it illegal?

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    I can't speak for legality but think Fred Tucker had some gear a while back. Have not been in store for a long time though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Charl eland View Post
    hi

    I would like to get into bow fishing.
    where do I start?
    I have a Mathews Genisis youth bow. Can this be converted into a fishing bow?
    also where in Western Cape can one buy bow fishing accessories?

    thanks,
    I would think that you should look into the legalities 1st, I did a few years ago, after I bought the kit and as a result the kit was only used for practice, it now occupies a permanent spot in the cupboard, sadly the shop was only too happy to sell it to me, without even hinting about the legalities, similar to shops selling semi auto's for hunting without warning the prospective owners as to the pitfalls.



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    Default Re: Bow fishing

    Bow fishing isn't illegal. In some provinces you might need a fishing permit

    Search on bow hunting forums for info. There is a lot of ideas available.

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    Default Re: Bow fishing

    It does get a bit tricky to practice catch and release.

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    Im pretty sure I saw some of these at Guns n Bows Stikland when I walked through Archery section to the Firearm section.

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    Default Re: Bow fishing

    Don't pull the arrow out, push it through.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zuku View Post
    Bow fishing isn't illegal. In some provinces you might need a fishing permit

    Search on bow hunting forums for info. There is a lot of ideas available.
    Bowfishing is classed as a prohibited method of fishing where I asked.

    I called both Gauteng and Limpopo, and on top of your fishing permit, you also had to apply for a special permit allowing you to fish while employing a prohibited fishing method. They both required written consent from the landowner authorising the use of a bow, as part of the motivation.

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    Should you choose to take this up as a hobby, be warned. Do not expect many warm welcomes on the water. I have witnessed it ending badly for guys on the vaal river(Shooting spawning yellows). Endless discussions on FB fishing groups. Make sure you have your EDC on you when Bow fishing.

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