SnapBack Occurrence - 04/14/02

These pictures are not intended to scare or offend anyone.

While we all know that hunting and fishing sports are safe, like improper ammo for your gun so too can improperly rigged bowfishing equipment be dangerous!

This happened to Cory Smith of Alabama. He was using 400# Fast Flight Line, 50-55# Oneida Bow and Retriever reel He has been bowfishing for over 15 years. According to his partner, he was always the one saying "I am very careful and have never had a problem" with tying the line to the tail of an arrow. We thank God that Cory is alright and his injury was not more severe. We Thank Cory for allowing us to use these photo's to promote safe bowfishing.

       WARNING

Arrow Snap Back Can Cause Serious Injury or Death

Snap-back can occur when line is tied to tail of arrow when using Retriever reels . 

This is in no way a condemnation of Retriever reel but simply information on the safe and proper way to rig arrows to be shot from this type of bowfishing setup.

 Pictures 1 & 2 show the loop on both sides of bowstring - Picture 3 shows the line tying itself to the cabling.

• NEVER tie line to tail of arrow when using freespool type reels . Upon release there is a trailing loop of line that can tangle with the BOWSTRING, cabling, arrow rest or wrist watch causing serious injury or death.
• Always use a system (AMS Safety Slide or cabled arrow) to keep line in front of arrow rest !
• Always wet line before first shot by tossing arrow in water.

 

Any Questions about the proper setup or compatible bowfishing equipment call us at 1-800-447-2759 Mon - Fri  9am - 5pm CST or Email contact@sullysbowfishing.com