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The ultimate bowfishing boat?
by Deckedoutjonboats » 04 Oct 2019, 19:10
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Is this the ultimate bow fishing boat?
My buddy Micky was nice enough to show me around his 1768 tunnel hull bowfishing boat!
Is this the ultimate...
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you ain't been around these guys.
Tall means nothing. They'll just run it in there and bust whatever's in the way.
Pretty rare to be too tall...
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Last post by turbotodd 28 Jul 2020, 20:21
Maybe bowfishing
by gnappi » 16 May 2019, 11:04
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Back in the day, I shot bow at a club with a very old PSE 30% let off compound. The club was kicked off the property and we never found a new spot to...
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I used to do quite a bit of competitive bowfishing. My co-angler is/was the world champ, so we learned quite a bit from each other. Granted we are...
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Last post by turbotodd 27 Sep 2019, 08:39
Bowfishing in Arkansas
by jbd6c6 » 27 Feb 2013, 22:58
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I just moved to Arkansas for a job with a timber company. Wondered if anyone knew some good areas to check out for some carp. I'm a little north of...
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Arkansas river and it’s tributaries and offshoots. Also, might try the spillway ponds at at Beaverfork. Lake Conway does well but it’s not much fun...
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Last post by turbotodd 30 Nov 2018, 20:56
Conduit size and how many?
by josahall » 13 Jul 2017, 13:11
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What size conduit and how many runs of it should I put in my floor? Generator planned on back. Center console. All purpose boat with 24 v troller.
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Are you going to have a removable floor? If not I think you'd be better off running your electrical down the sides of the boat where it's easier to...
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Last post by eshaw 14 Jul 2017, 19:27
Bottle or Reel style retriever?
by tonynoriega » 08 Jul 2014, 17:56
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I have had my AMS bottle for about 3 seasons now and after about the first 6 months where I could not keep the damn thing from binding up, it has...
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My brother and I setup a bow 10 years ago with a standard reel and we lost a ton of arrows. I now have an AMS on my new setup.
Sent from my E6810...
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Last post by cajunrebel 21 Jun 2017, 00:00
Weight Distribution Batteries
by rachbra » 15 Feb 2017, 21:08
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So I have a 1648 NSC alumacraft and I find that the bow of my boat with my aluminum deck seems to be tippy when I am near the sides of it. I was...
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I have this exact same boat. It's an electric only rig, so I have three batteries directly behind the bow platform on the floor, and one in the...
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Last post by Butthead 22 Feb 2017, 21:27
Trolling motor setup
by dootech » 11 Jul 2016, 18:24
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What are you guys all using? I've got a foot controlled 55lb minkota that I like, but I'm not so good controlling with the foot and I've seen so many...
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Oh yeah. Add a Big Foot switch. It will allow you to control on and off.... Not steer, though... On any trolling motor.
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Last post by richg99 12 Jul 2016, 13:16
Mounting Lights
by whistler » 10 Aug 2015, 11:21
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I have to use my boat for everything so any permanent fixtures is not an option. I'm looking for ideas on mounting bowfishing lights on the gunnel of...
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image.jpeg I just built a platform that can be easily removed with four turnbuckles.
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Last post by Tylermk5 11 Apr 2016, 11:28
Advice on bowfishing bow?
by orion_134 » 19 Mar 2012, 09:25
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I am wanting to get back into bowfishing and I have a clean slate to start with. I used to use the AMS retriever and will stick to that, but I am...
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The Mission Archery bows are great starter bows for bowfishing, I'd shop around and try to find a used Oneida though. Oneida is in a class all to...
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Last post by Wood_Duck 31 Dec 2015, 20:14
raised platforms
by countryboy120406 » 28 May 2010, 02:13
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anyone here shoot raised? any pro's and cons and construction ideas
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I managed to drag my shooting stand(about 45-50 lbs)over and take a few pics. As I said earlier, it's NOT any sort of masterpiece. However it did...
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Last post by bellman 12 Oct 2015, 00:29
Killing gar and/or bleeding-out?
by orion_134 » 25 Mar 2012, 12:33
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Even after sticking an arrow through it, leaving it out of water for two hours, and beating it's head in with a hammer a few times, this thing was...
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:-& :-& :-&
I am immediately reporting you to PETA (even Michael Vick wasn't THAT cruel).
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Last post by BloodStone 12 Dec 2014, 15:08
50ish old fart looking for new hobby.....
by WiskeyJaR » 24 Nov 2014, 14:20
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Was wondering what would be a good beginners package to start off with? Have a small 12ft jon, I am able to stand in it when its just me and the dog....
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No chumming. Just troll looking for the fish in the shallows. I shoot carp and gar fish. You can use a cross bow. There are reels and bowfishing...
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Last post by RiverBottomOutdoors 26 Nov 2014, 09:36
My 14 year old
by WebbsWelding » 19 Apr 2014, 15:36
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My Boy has been bitten hard by the Bowfishing bug.
I bought him a beginner youth compound bow (25lb) last Christmas and he has gotten really good...
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That's just...neat.
:mrgreen:
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Last post by Kismet 11 Jul 2014, 20:38
2nd Annual Shooting Against Cancer Bowfishing Tournament
by KMD Bowfishing » 28 Feb 2014, 20:03
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Kill-M-Dead Bowfishing is hosting there 2nd Annual Shooting Against Cancer Bowfishing Tournament
We are helping raise money for cancer
This...
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Well....how'd it go?
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Last post by Ryno685 16 Jun 2014, 09:52
Redrum in The Killer Kanoe
by RiverBottomOutdoors » 20 May 2014, 19:56
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We got about 6 inches of rain. Pushed the rivers into the low lying flats. Brother and me put the canoe in for a couple of hours.
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It's an Old Town Sportsman.
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Last post by RiverBottomOutdoors 04 Jun 2014, 09:09
bowfishing laws for missouri
by semojetman » 02 Jun 2014, 22:46
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What are the laws for missouri?
I was just on the govt website but im still not sure exactly what the seasons are for our lakes and what they are for...
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Grab a fishing rules and regs book from WalMart or wherever. Its got the specifics in there, can't remember off the top of my head. I'm pretty sure...
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Last post by Ryno685 03 Jun 2014, 10:16
Bowfishing Texas
by jbd6c6 » 02 Apr 2014, 21:40
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Everything's bigger down here, especially the gar. I've heard a bunch of stories of monsters that live in the Trinity River. Anyone know any good...
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One free ramp on the river is off of Hwy 287 just past the Richland Chambers lake. Monster gar down there. Plenty of river to run up to Hwy 31. RC is...
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Last post by ccm 10 Apr 2014, 01:56
Bow issues. How to you break them?
by seif5034 » 17 Feb 2013, 00:59
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I'd like to get an idea of what types of things go wrong with your bowfishing bows. A buddy of mine tells me he is constantly replacing his bows and...
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I shoot the same bow for every season. Deer, fish, squirrels, targets, whatever. I used it for deer season then a solid summer of bowfishing before I...
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Last post by jbd6c6 02 Apr 2014, 22:53
bowfishing missouri
by jbd6c6 » 13 Apr 2011, 13:05
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Anybody had much luck yet this year? Ive been cruising around a creek that drains to the Missouri River but haven't even seen a fish. Where do the...
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Man that sucks about selling your boat. I don't know much about Texas,
but I would definitely be hitting up the Trinity River down there and get
on...
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Last post by Ryno685 02 Apr 2014, 21:43
Bowfishing in VA or NC! Need some advising.
by RiverBottomOutdoors » 18 Jan 2013, 16:24
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Hey guys,
Looking to make some trips to unfamiliar waters for bowfishing this year. If anyone can tell me some decent waters in VA or NC to try I'd...
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I agree with what you said about wasting fish, especially dumping remains back in the river...........but now on to the other. As far as not having...
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Last post by Ryno685 20 Mar 2014, 18:42
Light setup
by theyyounggun » 08 Aug 2013, 23:27
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What is the best way to hook up 10 econo lights to the genny?
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I wire mine in parallel like probably everyone else but I keep my different sides separate.
For example
Left side 4 lights
Right Side 4 lights...
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Last post by Metal Rodholders 02 Mar 2014, 13:40
Bowfishing Porn! Pics of your Bows and Boats!
by GaryBriggs » 21 Nov 2013, 01:07
Post em up!
From left to right, back to front!
AMS Fishhawk w/ pro retriever and Wave rest
PSE Kingfisher w/ pro retriever and Tidal Wave rest...
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Last post by GaryBriggs 21 Nov 2013, 01:07
Has anyone ever had an arrow 'snap-back'?
by PSG-1 » 31 Oct 2013, 17:23
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I had it happen the other night, and still can't figure out what happened. First shot of the night, went to shoot at a flounder, and when I let the...
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My apologies sir!
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Last post by GaryBriggs 20 Nov 2013, 23:05
anyone bowfish from a small flatbottom?
by seif5034 » 09 Nov 2013, 23:06
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Hey all,
I have an old Delhi 1232. I want to start bowfishing local waters next season. I am just not too sure if I'll be able to pull this off with...
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A lot of people like Halo's, they just require so much Power per Lumen of light, they are very inefficient compared to HPS MH and LED.
I can run 3...
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Last post by GaryBriggs 20 Nov 2013, 18:57
Inverter light setup
by Lil' Blue Rude » 19 Oct 2013, 17:15
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Has anyone used a couple batteries and a inverter to run a set of lights. I've always used batteries and enjoy how quite they are but some brighter...
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Indeed. LED's are expensive, but last forever. Some of the high intensity LED's put out as much light as halogens. Superbrightleds.com is a great...
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