Oh man thank you soo much for a clean non swearing, cussing, blasphemy or disrespect channel and posts. This is a truly a breath of fresh air and I salute you. Thank you for sharing. Take care and God Bless you and your family brother. 🧡
There are several out there that all look identical one is the mini striker I bout mine on a bid on EBay for $245.00 clams came with three practice bolts and my wife loved it so much I bought her one too there’s a reverse string model comeing out end of December that is 420 fps with a shoulder stock?? That out to be awesome but it’s getting pricey over $400
Great video, buddy! Greetings to you from Siberia. I am also passionate about crossbowfishing, it's a great hobby, dude! Here, we mostly catch carp, and I've managed to shoot some good crucian carps a couple of times. Good luck to you, you shoot great!
I’ve got the same thing but it’s called the mini striker you can set them side by side they look identical I’ve built my own fish arrows and mounted my reel under neath the barrel and mounted a kill light on the front
Yeah I got one of them too. I like the idea of putting a light on the front bowfishing is a little easier at night. Lol it's just more difficult to video.
So what different sights have you used while bowfishing with these crossbows? Do laser sights work? How well can you spot fish through the red dot sight? Any open sights you can recommend?
I've tried a laser but I couldn't see it at all with the sun high and I need the sun to see into the water. I've also used a couple different red dots. The ones that come with the bat and the Striker both worked fine. It may have made it a little more difficult to see the fish but it wasn't a problem.
I’ve been watching these videos all night after a whole day of mullet fishing with no luck. I live in Florida where unfortunately many good fishing places can flood and be useless all summer, especially when it comes to mullet fishing. I really want 1 of these for when the mullet won’t bite. When it floods, they arrive in the rivers late and never really fan out a place to live and feed. So then you almost can’t catch them. So anyway this really has my attention. Also it looks like you were catching carp and keeping it? Were you eating them?
These were Smallmouth Buffalo. I do eat carp though I really like them! Sometime I burry the Buffalo under my oak trees or in my wife's flower garden other times we eat them, never the carp I eat those every time!
@@TheWaterSwatters hot dang! I got a little carried away with my mullet story and didn’t ask the most important question lol what setup do I need accessories and all? For mullet fishing in freshwater when they mullet are near the top between the very top of the water and the grass?
So I have been looking into one these units. My questions is this, what is the country of origin? I cannot find any information on the company's origins, not even their website states where they are from that I could find.
I like using the forward limb bow for fishing and the reverse limb bow to hunt with. I just use a zebco reel with braided line. I get all my equipment from William Tell Archery Supplies these days, or Amazon.
The lack of full penetration on 2 out of the 3 shots really says that, even with the 150 pound limbs, it's not really the right thing for bowfishing. It should be getting full penetration on every shot. Maybe it was just because you were taking it too far out. Closer shots might be better.
@@TheWaterSwatters Interesting. I looked, but they're currently out of stock on those fishing arrows you're talking about. You know how their Min Strikers compare to the Ballista Bat? They seem very similar. I have an older, discontinued crossbow from William Tell. It's their old Vulture. If I ever need a replacement cable for it, I'm not sure if they have one to fit it anymore.
@@halfcirclehranch6877 They're the same bow branded and sold by different companies. I do all my business with William Tell Archery these days. I get along well with the owners.
Yes the first deer I shot with one of these pistol crossbows had 120lb limbs, but they need to be close. I recommend within 10 yards mostly because the bolt is moving slow and they'll move prior to impact. I also suggest a good sharp cut on contact broadhead. The deer I shot was at 7 yards and I made a bad shot that dropped it. I was able to get a second shot off that done the trick. The 150lb limbs and reverse limb bows are much better for hunting deer. I've shot 4 other deer with these. If you're interested I have hunting videos up.
I’ve tried and sent all was denied through CZcams ???? Was on my email adress not found I’ve made a bracket to mount my pro1840 camera I’d like to do a build of mine and demo it in use like your channel there’s a lot of technical hope for me
Question the balista bat and the mini striker look identical but on your channel you said the balista bay had 150 lbs limbs ?? And I’m not sure of what the mini striker is ?
I own one of these bows here UK. I have been waiting for you to go deer hunting with it. I would not part with mine, powerful and quiet in action. Great shooting bruv, look forward to the hunt. Best of luck..
Hey brother send me an email if you would like I want to invite you down for a day of squirrel hunting here in woodleaf nc I know you love to eat them our season ends February 28 hit me up if your interested
Oh man thank you soo much for a clean non swearing, cussing, blasphemy or disrespect channel and posts. This is a truly a breath of fresh air and I salute you. Thank you for sharing. Take care and God Bless you and your family brother. 🧡
Thanks for the kind words and encouragement!
@@TheWaterSwatters Thank you so much for your reply and you are most most most welcome. 💖
Amazing shots, and right through too! The fish looks terrific!
Thanks!
Okay, I keep watching your videos. Guess I better subscribe.
Man that pistol crossbow is accurate! Man that first one you lost was a big one! Great video bro 🤙
For sure, it was making it look like I can shoot lol!
Man that crossbow has got some power!! I'm definitely going to have to pick one of those up one day!! Great video man 👊
They're nice for sure!
There are several out there that all look identical one is the mini striker I bout mine on a bid on EBay for $245.00 clams came with three practice bolts and my wife loved it so much I bought her one too there’s a reverse string model comeing out end of December that is 420 fps with a shoulder stock?? That out to be awesome but it’s getting pricey over $400
Wow! that's a powerful xbow pistol!a good long shot!
That thing you have it look so strong...and really good video I enjoy it.
It's pretty stought for such a small bow. Thanks!
@@TheWaterSwatters I going to try the one I make so excited.
Great video, buddy!
Greetings to you from Siberia. I am also passionate about crossbowfishing, it's a great hobby, dude! Here, we mostly catch carp, and I've managed to shoot some good crucian carps a couple of times. Good luck to you, you shoot great!
Impressive pistol.
Rather scary. Actually.
Thanks. Well done.
You having a heck of a fun time with those bows man!! Awsome shots
They're a blast! Thanks!!
I’ve got the same thing but it’s called the mini striker you can set them side by side they look identical I’ve built my own fish arrows and mounted my reel under neath the barrel and mounted a kill light on the front
Yeah I got one of them too. I like the idea of putting a light on the front bowfishing is a little easier at night. Lol it's just more difficult to video.
That’s an awesome little bow and some pretty good shots
Johnny we got to get ya down here to do some bowfishing. I bet we would have a blast!
Yes we would I was telling my wife the other day about your new set up and how I needed to try that out
That thing is sick. I bet those heftier arms made those longer shots a bit more accurate. Well done!
It was reaching on out there for sure!
Хорошо когда есть такой прицел)))
Stay connected friend great video 👍👍
Thanks!
Will those arrows work on the hell hawk mini crossbow?
Im thinking you recommend the ballista reverse for deer. Any limits on distance you'd take? And would the same setup be too much for bowfishing?
How big is the fish arrow
What line do you use in the reel?
Do you have a mini Striker crossbow?. I'd like to see a comparison with the Bat, they appear identical
A friend of mine used to fish Carp and then can them, they tasted just like canned Salmon when done, how do you do yours? Great video as always.
I grind them down shoot'em into sticks and fry them. I got a video up showing how I clean and process carp if your interested!
So what different sights have you used while bowfishing with these crossbows? Do laser sights work? How well can you spot fish through the red dot sight? Any open sights you can recommend?
I've tried a laser but I couldn't see it at all with the sun high and I need the sun to see into the water. I've also used a couple different red dots. The ones that come with the bat and the Striker both worked fine. It may have made it a little more difficult to see the fish but it wasn't a problem.
I’ve been watching these videos all night after a whole day of mullet fishing with no luck. I live in Florida where unfortunately many good fishing places can flood and be useless all summer, especially when it comes to mullet fishing. I really want 1 of these for when the mullet won’t bite. When it floods, they arrive in the rivers late and never really fan out a place to live and feed. So then you almost can’t catch them. So anyway this really has my attention. Also it looks like you were catching carp and keeping it? Were you eating them?
These were Smallmouth Buffalo. I do eat carp though I really like them! Sometime I burry the Buffalo under my oak trees or in my wife's flower garden other times we eat them, never the carp I eat those every time!
@@TheWaterSwatters hot dang! I got a little carried away with my mullet story and didn’t ask the most important question lol what setup do I need accessories and all? For mullet fishing in freshwater when they mullet are near the top between the very top of the water and the grass?
Where do you get the 150 likbs for it
I just ordered the kit. Great video. What arrow and bolts do you recommend?
I like the metal fishing bolts William Tell sells
Beautiful river and place. Is this crossbow available in the EU?
I think so, pretty sure they call it a Super Sonic Crossbow over that way.
@@TheWaterSwatters Thanks man.
Hi where did you get all the stuff? Thanks
What’s the chances! Lol That thing is Awesome!
Lol you've been watching, you know my stats 🤣. I never thought I would be able to make those long shots.
This is cool shitz
It's a good time no doubt!
So I have been looking into one these units. My questions is this, what is the country of origin? I cannot find any information on the company's origins, not even their website states where they are from that I could find.
The company that sells this bow is out of Florida. I believe it's produced in China
What one do you recommend do you have the reverse bow ? And where did you get the reel kit from ?
I like using the forward limb bow for fishing and the reverse limb bow to hunt with. I just use a zebco reel with braided line. I get all my equipment from William Tell Archery Supplies these days, or Amazon.
Did you notice any real difference between the ballista bat and the mini striker?
No they're the same bow sold by different companies.
Ik it's older vid but just ordered this pistol bow were do u get the 150 limbs
Ballista sent me those you can order them of their website.
Were they carp or buffalo?
They were smallmouth buffalo
The lack of full penetration on 2 out of the 3 shots really says that, even with the 150 pound limbs, it's not really the right thing for bowfishing. It should be getting full penetration on every shot. Maybe it was just because you were taking it too far out. Closer shots might be better.
The little metal fishing bolts that William Tell Archery sells are the ticket. Them things blow through fish like they weren't even there.
@@TheWaterSwatters Interesting. I looked, but they're currently out of stock on those fishing arrows you're talking about. You know how their Min Strikers compare to the Ballista Bat? They seem very similar.
I have an older, discontinued crossbow from William Tell. It's their old Vulture. If I ever need a replacement cable for it, I'm not sure if they have one to fit it anymore.
@@halfcirclehranch6877 They're the same bow branded and sold by different companies. I do all my business with William Tell Archery these days. I get along well with the owners.
can the ballista bat kill deer with 120LB limbs?
Yes the first deer I shot with one of these pistol crossbows had 120lb limbs, but they need to be close. I recommend within 10 yards mostly because the bolt is moving slow and they'll move prior to impact. I also suggest a good sharp cut on contact broadhead.
The deer I shot was at 7 yards and I made a bad shot that dropped it. I was able to get a second shot off that done the trick.
The 150lb limbs and reverse limb bows are much better for hunting deer. I've shot 4 other deer with these. If you're interested I have hunting videos up.
Catch and release ??? Lol
We eat'em around here!
Would like share pics
Easiest way I can thank of is for you to screen shot what you want. Unless I misunderstood what you're asking.
I’ve tried and sent all was denied through CZcams ???? Was on my email adress not found I’ve made a bracket to mount my pro1840 camera I’d like to do a build of mine and demo it in use like your channel there’s a lot of technical hope for me
Question the balista bat and the mini striker look identical but on your channel you said the balista bay had 150 lbs limbs ?? And I’m not sure of what the mini striker is ?
You still need a fishing license right? 😂
Right, here in Oklahoma anyways. Not sure about other states.
I own one of these bows here UK. I have been waiting for you to go deer hunting with it. I would not part with mine, powerful and quiet in action. Great shooting bruv, look forward to the hunt. Best of luck..
I was able to kill a deer with a mini crossbow, I've got the video up. It was the one before this!
Hey brother send me an email if you would like I want to invite you down for a day of squirrel hunting here in woodleaf nc I know you love to eat them our season ends February 28 hit me up if your interested
I would love that but there's no way I could get to North Carolina by the end of the month.