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GENERAL
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When bowfishing Southern Louisiana marshes bring a big icechest.---
Matt Weber, N.O., La |
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When bow fishing for big grass carp or anything big for
that matter, DONT grab the line when the fish makes the first run. I
learned that today....9 stitches going up my finger!!! - Michael |
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CARP
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While shooting carp from the bank, move very slowly and
look for the top outline of the fish in the water. It helps if you have
polarized sunglasses. -Jared McCreary Durant OK |
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When fishing in deeper water for buffalo and you see the
bubbles comming from the bottom where they are feeding. Try waiting for
a minute or so before moving on, often he fish will feed for a few minutes
and then rise and move over a few feet to a new place too feed. When they
rise to move this will offer you a shot on them. Often times the bigger
and faster the bubbles rise the bigger the fish will be. -- Mike Tubbs,
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Put a loaf of bread in a minnow trap and throw it within
shooting distance. Tie it in place with a rope so it does not float off.
Carp will come up and suck on the minnow trap allowing for an easy shot.
(put a rock in the bottom of the minnow trap so it does not roll around
on the bottom) --- Chad |
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Look in shallow swamps connected to lakes about 5" to 10"
of water with fallen trees and cattails I have found carp a month after
ice out going to the shallows ---Aaron Black, MI |
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On hot days when you are not seeing any carp look under
logs and brush piles.----Luke, Minnesota |
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To get an easy shot on carp, put dog food in a metal minnow
bucket (the ones with holes in the sides), and put it in the water. You
can either let it drift or tie it to a tree or other cover sticking out
of the water. The carp will come up and suck the dogfood out of the bucket,
allowing for an easy shot. ----Rusty Nace |
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We will drift from 50 or 60 yards out into the shallows,
between two groups of carp while they are rolling. Some of them will get
curious and move from one group to the other. Be patient, and watch both
sides of the boat. If you miss a shot stay there and wait you will get
another shot. I've shot at the same carp three times before connecting.-
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Often times when you shoot and miss a carp they will spook,
but many times they make a circle and return to the same spot, as if curious
as to what caused the commotion. If you do not disturb the shot arrow,
your partner will get a shot at the same fish. They are on high alert
then, so be ready for a fast shot. Dick Bassetti |
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If carp are gathered in a submerged tree and you can't get a clear
shot, then throw a few stones several feet away from the tree. Carp
are curious and the bigger ones tend to investigate allowing an easier
shot! Timothy Fynn
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When bowfishing in creeks or rivers, concentrate your efforts
on deadfalls and other obstructions, as carp will consistantly gather
to feed on what builds up in front of the blockage. John Alan Caddell |
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When hunting carp in shallows, keep your shadow off the
water. It will spook the fish. Michael |
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If you put the big fish on a stringer and let them swim
along side the boat, other fish will come and swim next to them, allowing
for an easy shot. Jeff Hogue, Omaha, Ne |
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When bowfishing for carp, you will usually find them in
warm, shallow water around bushes, rocks and any other cover. Joey |
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Look for carp in cattails at any time of the year. Jeff,
Stratford, WI |
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On Lake Michigan, carp will feed on seagull droppings.
Jeff, Stratford, WI |
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After shooting a large grass carp, don't put pressure on
the line. They will sometimes stop after running a short distance, allowing
you to get another arrow into it to ensure it doesn't get off. Jeff,
Stratford, WI |
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When shooting carp in rivers (from the bank) draw your bow
before you get to the water allowing you to get a quick shot off before
the carp spook off. Morgan Longshore |
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After a successful hit on a carp, push the arrow down into
the sand (or mud). With one hand on top of the arrow, dip the other hand
into the water and grab the bottom of the arrow so your fish won't slide
off! This only happened to me as a youngster!-live and learn. Joe
Roe |
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If you see a decent amount of carp holding in one spot,
chances are they feed that area consistently. Even if they don't show
themselves the minute you arrive, give it time. Hot spots and patience
are the keys to successful bowfishing. Dominic Coville |
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CREEKS
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When wading for drum in creeks don't be affraid to chase
a fish down, They tend to take off fast and slow down just as fast (unlike
carp) making it possible to get in close for a shot. Christian Goodpaster,
Southern Indiana Bowfishing |
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Anytime bowfishing in shallow creeks look for pools. They
may be only 3-5 inches deep in some cases, but these "holes" gather fish
from shallower water and privide holding areas. Christian Goodpaster,
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When shooting fish comming driectly at you, shoot just below
the mouth of the fish and you will hit just behind the head. Michelle
Moskala |
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I use a slightly modified quick shot whisker biscuit on
my bowfishing rig. I coated the bottom bristles with a spray adhesive
to stiffen them up. This allows for quicker shots because I don't have
to worry about my arrow falling off. Cody, Pinckneyville,IL |
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Shoot a bit lower than where you want to hit, since water
will make the fish seem higher than it is. Josh De Guzman |
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If a fish is quartering towards you, wait for a broadside
shot. Thomas |
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Aim low and let go!!!!!!! Rick, Stevens Point, WI |
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When shooting off of large colverts, wait for the fish to
get almost inside of the colvert and then shoot, giving you a perfect
straight down shot. Justin Marc Pelzer |
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Be careful on long shots in lilly pads. Your arrow may skip
on the lilly pads. Aaron Black |
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If you loose an arrow in a fish, keep your eyes peeled.
My cousin and I lost 3 arrows one day and shot those 3 fish the next day
and got our arrows back . John VanDusen |
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When bowfishing from shore or boat, don't shoot the first
fish you see. Learn the patterns that the fish are swimming if possible
before sending that first arrow. Wether you score or miss, you will now
know where to look for the next rising fish. Fish are very predictable.
Once you find a hotspot, always a hotspot as long as they aren't disturbed.
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GAR
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When fishing for gar, try using a container filled with
blood to attract them where legal. -- Susan |
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GATOR
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When river fishing, look for gator gar in a deep hole by creek inlets.Jeff,
Stratford, WI |
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When you see a couple of big gar rolling throw four or five
dead buffalo or carp around the anchored boat. Be quiet and still. The
gar will mozy on up giving you an easy shot. If that does not work (which
it will) throw some jug line out with a big chunk of buffalo on it about
a foot deep from the jug anchor with a 1oz weight when the gar hooks on
follow the gar and take as many shot as you like. Jay -- Palestine,
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ARROWS
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To have a more durable arrow, you can insert a fiberglass
arrow into a 2213 aluminum shaft.Tim, Geogetown, TX |
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If you lose an arrow in the water, don't dive in after it
unless it's your last one! It's not worth it, I know from experience.
Tyler Krukar |
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Keep a marker to throw if your arrow breaks off, it makes
them much easier to find. Kelby Scott |
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SMELLY
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To get rid of the fish smell on your hands, take some toohpaste
or a citrus soda like Mountain Dew and clean those smelly hands. It works
great, try it.Tim, Geogetown, TX |
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TROLLING
MOTOR
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When fishing with a trolling motor, set it as low as possible
and drift into the school of fish, don't make any sudden movements and
wear polarized sunglasses.Scott |
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BOATS
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When shooting carp from a boat, make sure you put the plug
in the back or it will sink, I speak from experience. Scott |
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