The sport of bowfishing has, perhaps, evolved more rapidly during the past few decades than any other sport that has existed for that long a period of time. A few decades back, ordinary bows were used for this sport, and regular arrows were fitted with lines for fish retrieval. Needless to say, this put bowfishermen at some risk of injury or even, occasionally, death from arrow snapback as the line became tangled in the bowstring. Most bowfishing was carried out from shore, and there was little specialized equipment for the bowfisherman to use.
Huge changes have come over the sport of bowfishing, however, largely because of immense and useful advances in the gear and equipment that can be used during the course of the hunt. The use of boats and fishing platforms have made bowfishing more engaging and exciting, with boat-based bowfishing being the most dynamic and interesting type for many fishermen.…show more content… Arrow rests meant for bowfishing have been designed for bows, special glow-in-the-dark arrows allow you to track your catch even at night, and a variety of reels, floats, and other gear also help you to control your fish and keep track of it after you have hit it. There are even alligator kits for bowfishing for these large, aggressive reptiles in the muddy waterways of the south – game both spectacular and dangerous, and a true challenge for the bowfishing
