Ok.....Where?

[Bullie]

I want to install a stabilizer adapter on this Martin X-200.  It's pretty beefy so I am thinking it would be ok, but, I have to say, "What do I know?".  So, would you guys drill it and if so, where?

 

 

[Rob W.]

Have you looked at the gadget adapter that 3 rivers sells? It is very stable and removable.


Rob

[Gen273]

Originally posted by Rob W.:
Have you looked at the gadget adapter that 3 rivers sells? It is very stable and removable.


Rob

I agree with Rob, the Adapter is the way to go.

[Bullie]

I have looked at it.  But, I don't know it would hold up to some of the really big gar I hope to skewer with it.  Have you guys used them on fishing bows?

[Rob W.]

I would trust it more than an insert IMO.

i have used the gadget adapter, and they are very strong and stable if you stretch the bands good and tight.
 of course i havent shot anything over fifty pounds, so i'd say they are plenty strong for normal sized fish. but if i were gonna drillit i would go about 4 1/2 - 5" below shelf.

[Bullie]

Y'all have me lookin' and re-thinkin'.

[owlbait]

How much do you like the bow? How big are the gar? If your after really big gar I'm not sure the gadget adapter will hold up.ymmv

[KHALVERSON]

gadget adaptor and ams retreiver if your gonna bowfish

[Bullie]

The gar are big.  I donno if there are any alligator gar in the lake I will fish most, but it is definately not out of the question.  The Mississippi delta has some big rough fish.

The bow is in good shape and I might try to get $100 for it someday so I went with the adaptor.  If I do stick a big one I could see how having a metal rod screwed into the bow might not work out great.

[JamesKerr]

The gadget adaptor and AMS reel is one of the best set ups for bowfishing period!