Gator hunting bow setup

In my opinion, a harpoon will bounce off a gator just as easily as a gator arrow. At least with an arrow you can make a longer shot vs. I used a harpoon about 6 yrs. I cant say that I'm real impressed with Muzzy's rig either but I do think its better than the harpoon. Take a look at Tracker Jack's rig at trackerjacksinc. They look to be built a lot better than the gator getter and the prices just came down this year. I really like the way the line spools off the front of the bow with Jacks rig compared to line that gets tangled while feeding out of a plastic bottle on the front of the bow with Muzzy's rig.

I also think that a rod and reel is an excellent way to snag a gator and then try and get a better line in him. A rod and reel is even more important if you are hunting more skiddish gators in a river that get shot at with high powered rifles all year vs lake gators that are not as scared of humans.

Good luck and let me know if I can help in any way. Grimes25 Senior Member Aug 20, Im actually in zone 2. Equipped with Muzzy's Trocar tip for deep penetration through tough skin and bone.

The back-cut flare design will turn like a toggle beneath the gators hide. Includes a 12" stainless steel cable leader. Even the largest alligators will hold securely with confidence. Gator Pro Point. This point has no barbs to break or slow penetration on impact, and allows it to leave a very small entry hole. Once in the gator, the special flange catches flesh, allowing the shaft to be pulled free and the point to turn sideways beneath the hide for SOLID holding power.

With its shorter length and lighter weight, your arrow will fly faster and more accurately! Total weight is 3 oz. Equipped with a lb. The lead weight is removable. Specifically designed for Alligator hunting with outstanding performance. Total weight is 4 oz. Can be used to hook on and pull up those Gators that mud up on the bottom. Comes equipped with a stainless steel quick link and 25' of test sink rope. The Muzzy Gator Getter kit will have everything you need to setup your bow to shoot a monster alligator, only addition maybe a rest for the bow.

Can't tell ya how many gators have been taking with this setup and is basically considered the setup to use on gators. It is in use by guides and nuisance trappers in every state where gator harvest is allowed and I have personally put over 16 alligators in my boat over the last 3 years alone using this kit with 3 over 12ft.

I used the muzzy kit and it would knot inside the reel, it caused my arrow to fall short 5 times before I connected. Also I had a 60lb bow and if I get another tag I'll use at least a 70lb bow. I won't use the muzzy kit again!!! Also I have bowfished for a few years now and have never had this problem with a regular AMS non slotted reel.

The reels are the same we only use a slotted reel in the kit. Did you feed out your line, wet it and reel it back in before shooting and was the line properly positioned in the back of the slot on the reel for the float line before shooting as well? It does need to be setup correctly to work properly and we have had no problems with using those reel on many alligator and shark harvests. Like I said I've been bowfishing for a while. I did everything you mentioned, like your supposed to do. It didn't do it everytime I shot it, only seemed to do it when it counted.

Like I said I have never had a prob. It was hard to tell what was causing the prob in the dark. When I got home I put it up and haven't got it back out. They can be a pain sometimes and I have found that I had to adjust or modify the slot in the reel on several reels I have used as well. It looks like they did not cut the slot out very well and it could catch the line or snag it causing the line to hang up, just had to play around with them before using to make sure the line was getting out freely and also to not have too much line in the reel as well.

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