Check pawn shops for cheap deals. You can find a recurve bow that will work for bowfishing or hunting for around 50.oo. As with every thing, you get what you pay for. these days there are some great quality bows to be found at bow shops, but remember pawn shops only give 10% of the items value and try to sell at top dollar. I will usually offer 30% of the asking price and usually walk out with the item at that price. Never pay pawn shops or car dealers the asking price!!