Bowfishing
Bowfishing with a slingbow.
A slingbow is light, quick to raise and easy to carry along the bank. Put a reel on the Hammer’s rail and it is a bowfishing rig.
How do you bowfish with a slingshot? Use the Hammer XT slingbow head on the XT handle, add the Rail Adapter to the handle’s Picatinny rail, then thread a bowfishing reel seat into the Archery Accessory Adapter. Check your local bowfishing regulations before you go.
How the rig goes together
- Start with a slingbow. The XT slingbow head on the XT handle, with the wrist brace for a steady draw. The Slingbow Heavy Duty ships that way.
- Add the Rail Adapter. It mounts any 1-inch accessory to the Picatinny rail on the XT handle, with an HDPE shim and instructions in the bag. Rail Adapter
- Add the Archery Accessory Adapter. It gives the rail a standard 5/16-24 thread for a reel seat, a stabilizer or a camera. Archery Accessory Adapter
- Thread in your reel. Standard threaded bowfishing reel seats go straight in.
What bowfishers say
“Works perfect for adding a bowfishing reel. Great quality and universal. A must for a slingbow enthusiast.” James F.
“SimpleShot hammer and Hammer accessories are absolutely amazing. Very well made and super strong to handle saltwater slingbow fishing.” Neal N.
“Perfect fit for a reel for Bow Fishing!” Davin B.
Before you go
Bowfishing rules vary from place to place: which species, which waters, which seasons and what license you need. Check your local regulations before every trip. Know what is beyond your target, and wear eye protection.
The bowfishing guide covers the setup in more detail, and Slingbow explains draw weight and the arrow rest.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
What do I need to bowfish with the Hammer?
A Hammer XT slingbow setup (the slingbow head on the XT handle), the Rail Adapter, the Archery Accessory Adapter, a bowfishing reel and bowfishing arrows. The Slingbow Heavy Duty kit is the simplest start.
Does the Archery Accessory Adapter mount by itself?
No. It needs the Rail Adapter to mount to the Hammer XT. Get both to build a full slingbow rig.
What thread does the Archery Accessory Adapter use?
A standard 5/16-24 threaded insert in a 1-inch body, machined from 6061 aircraft aluminum. Standard threaded archery accessories thread right in.
Can I bowfish with the LT handle?
No. The rail is on the XT handle, and the LT handle is not recommended with the slingbow head.
Is bowfishing with a slingbow legal?
It depends on where you are. Rules for bowfishing, species, seasons and licenses vary from place to place. Check your local regulations before you go.
