I have a 60# longbow and my daughter just got her first 15# bow. Would the bottom section of fishing rods work to make arrows from?
No, and it sounds dangerous. You don’t want a long piece of fiberglass or graphite exploding in her face. Arrows are built with strong "spine", meaning that arrows flex when you release them, and you need to shoot the correct spine strength for the poundage bow you are using.
A few arrows are cheap compared with your daughter’s safety.
http://www.huntersfriend.com/carbon_arrows/hunting_arrows_spine_chart_by_deflection.htm
No, and it sounds dangerous. You don’t want a long piece of fiberglass or graphite exploding in her face. Arrows are built with strong "spine", meaning that arrows flex when you release them, and you need to shoot the correct spine strength for the poundage bow you are using.
A few arrows are cheap compared with your daughter’s safety.
http://www.huntersfriend.com/carbon_arrows/hunting_arrows_spine_chart_by_deflection.htm
References :
I agree with Hillbilly. The safety/danger of it isn’t worth it. Even arrows that started as arrows (and not fishing rods) should be inspected for nicks and cracks that could make them break or shatter.
From the link (which was a search result, not that I belong to their club): "Always inspect your equipment before use for any damage to the bow, string, arrows or other bow gear. Damaged arrows can break, shatter or veer off course when shot and injure the shooter or other archers. Do not shoot arrows with broken nocks or missing fletching as their flight can be adversely altered."
References :
http://bscconline.com/Archery/Archery.html
Experience.