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Fishing arrows
jturner:
Anyone make theese? I make my arrows out of rose and I know they wont work for fishing, but I have some ash and walnut that would make a heavy arrow. Also wondering about bone for fishing tips, if anyone has tried this it would help before I get started.
jake
NorthernArcher:
I too have been thinking about making fishing arrows, but I was considering using cane or bamboo. These come in sufficient weights and lengths, and are generally more water resistant than wood shafts. As far as the points go, I have seen some awesome barbed bone fishing points, both online and in museume displays. As soon as I get the time, I am going to try carving some bone points. As far as fletchings go, I would think that they aren't entirely necessary. Modern fishing arrows don't have feathers, so I would think that an extra long, heavy, cane fishing arrow wouldn't need fletching either, especially if it is being shot into the water. Also, for primitive bowfishing, what would be used for a line? Or is a line even necessary? I suppose it depends on where you are doing your fishing. In some places a line might be needed, while in others it might not. I know Don Thomas goes bowfishing without a line in shallow water.
Just my thoughts on the matter. I have yet to actually attemp any of this.
Pat B:
I have a primitive fishing arrow that Jamie made me a few years ago. I'll post pics tomorrow. Pat
Pat B:
This is the fishing arrow Jamie sent me in 2003. Bone head set with pitch and sinew wrapped with a tied on 2 fletch. Pat
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DanaM:
Nice arra Pat, It doesn't look used though :-\
I would think a heavy arra oak or ash maybe would work fine without fletching, I know I've
shot a carp past 5 yards. Seal the shaft well with Spar Varnish or bear grease, wax what have you.
For a durable point I believe a nice barbed one could be made out of bandsaw stock or such.
DanaM
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