Bowfishing section or sub forum

[Caribou Dreamer2]

With spring coming in two to three months the carp will be up and running and so will be the bowfishing season,How many bowfishing nuts are out here on the sight.We need to get some good response to this subject to get a bowfishing section added so lets here it guys.

As for the season i'm getting ready for spring to get here bow is ready need new string arrows ready boat needs unwinterized but ready to roll.Come on spring:D

[lureboy98]

When they run is it good fishing for them or no? Also, how well do carp bite in the winter?

[Ðe§perado™]

I'm a bowfishing nut. I just love to bowfish carp, gar, suckers. If some one wants to go out with me just drop me a line. It would be great for a forum to start about bowfishing, along with carp angling. ;)

[Caribou Dreamer2]

Desperado we will hook up this spring and try our luck keep in touch

[Ðe§perado™]

Great!! Ive been wanting to go up and try Sandusky bay. I hear there is lots of 20 and 30 lb. carp there.;)

[Caribou Dreamer2]

Sounds great i have been wanting to get into some 30's my self ,Just get some directions and maybe some saturday or sunday when it gets warm and the spawn hits we all can head up that way to see what we can get into.I hang out at Indian lake and the miami river alot of fish but mainly in the 10 to 15lbs range need some big one also would like to get into some gar you know of any good holes for gar?

[Ðe§perado™]

I found a few good places for gar. I only bowfished up at Indian once. Got lost back in the catacomb and was lost for a few hours. I'll come up that way and you can show me around the lake. Do you have a boat?

[Caribou Dreamer2]

Yes 14 ft alum boat rigged and ready to rock,We built two platforms on the front and rear to make it easy to stand and shoot off,We named her the carp buster.We do all of our shooting during the day light hours so no lights on the boat.Have not tried any night shooting yet but people say thats the best time.Will work on lights this spring and maybe try some night shooting.I know what you mean about the area you are talking about it can get confusing if your not used to it.

[Ðe§perado™]

I have a 16 ft Lowe Jon Boat. I have a trolling motor on the front and bowfish by myself most of the time. I have the deck that was on it, also a floor put in it the full length of the boat from the factory. The name of my boat is Mud Shark. I can give you my number if you want to call and we can stay in touch before season. Or even get together and work on the boats and talk bowfishing.

[LookMa-NoHands!]

Hey Clarence, this is Brent. I shot at the Buckeye classic last year. I don't remember if I met you or not. Anyways, if you (or Caribou) want to shoot the bay, give me a holler.

I sold my bowfishing rig last summer, but before I did I spent a lot of hours exploring the bay. There are some monsters in there, that's for sure. It's a big place and can take a few trips to find out what's what-so if you make it up this way let me know. I'd be glad to show ya some good back bays.

[Ðe§perado™]

Welcome to the site!!!!
Cool, I will contact you for sure. E-mail me your number so I can call you. ;)

[Caribou Dreamer2]

That really sounds great here to i have another buddy that likes to shoot too, we all can drag the boats up and see what we can get into ,with some help we might be able to get into those biggens.:D
Look ma will be in touch: Thanks for the offer

[Q2XL]

what is this a BOWFISHIN thread and iwant invited.you aint leavin me out of the fun. 30 lbs plus now thats what im lookin for.me and a buddy shoot up at the lake all summer long.but you got to watch out for that CARIBOU guy he likes to take the big ones and leave me the little ones:D .man what i would do to get into some big boys.

[Ðe§perado™]

We'll get together and stick some hogs!! Maybe make our own little tournament. Sitting around the house and not going bowfishing is driving me crazy!!!:cool:

[Caribou Dreamer2]

Not me ,If i remember right you had the big fish this summer 17lbs and some odd ounces(15 i think).I got you last year, but look out i'm on it this summer got me some new Bill Dances and i'm ready to rock:D
Welcome aboard there q2xl to the new bowfishing section

[Arrow 1]

I like to bowfish a lot too. Buckeye lake is good in central OH. I usually go to Hoover or Alum since they are close to home. I usually go to a tournament in Michigan every year at Saginaw Bay. That place will spoil you. You can easily shoot between 1500 and 2000 lbs. of carp on a good weekend there (2 man team) It usually takes between 2000 and 4000 lbs to win the tournament though.

[Caribou Dreamer2]

I'm with you on that desperado bow hunting is about over and it time to get started bowfishing. The river is looking good up here all flood out hmmmmm.
Hay i have a question how did you do you bow light if you have some on your boat.Did you hook all them up to one switch then to a battery or are you running a generator on board.just wonder getting my inventory ready for repairs and new toys

[Ðe§perado™]

Arrow1, I bowfish Hoover, Buckeye and Alum Creek pretty often. Where are you located? I didn't see it in your profile.:)

[Steve]

You asked for it, you got it. It's a sub-forum under warm water fishing.

[Caribou Dreamer2]

Man 4000lbs of carp in two days that sounds like a lot of fish it also sounds like fun, man your should would be killing after that many shots ,thats like 400 10 pounders or 200 20 pounders.When is this tournament

Welcome aboard arrow1

[Ðe§perado™]

Thanks Steve!!!!;)

[Caribou Dreamer2]

Thanks Steve Great work, man i love this site can't keep me away ,Yea haaaaaaaa bowfishing sub forum.:cool:

[Arrow 1]

Desperado, I live beteen Alum and Hoover. I B-fish around Galena, at Hoover, and up at Hogback rd. at Alum.

[Ðe§perado™]

CD, I don't have any lights on my boat yet. I have only day light fished. I have several friends that have bowfishing rigs and I try to go out with them. Also you bowfisherman look in the links section and you will see Mud Shark Archery. They also have a bowfishing section. Also some pics of some gator gar that weigh 200 lb. plus and 7 ft. long. Carp over 30 lbs. If you get time check it out. This bowfishing section here will be great.;)

[Ðe§perado™]

I've been to both those places. You have a boat?

[Arrow 1]

The tournament is always the weekend after Memorial Day. It is in Caseville MI. Our best year we shot 1714 lbs. came in 19th place. Also placed 11th one year with around 1250 lbs. We don't use a boat we just wade. If you go you will be shooting against pro teams like Team Muzzy and Bear and the likes. The pro teams have air boats. It's lots of fun First place pays $700.00. They pat to the top 20 places. 250 teams participate.

[Ðe§perado™]

Your right Arrow1. When I had the Buckeye Classic Tournament here in Ohio. The Sportsman Class World Champions were in it. That was Tracy Harper and Mark Whitacre. Also Don Paisly the record holder in Ohio for the Buffalo sucker. They are really good friends of mine. I'm going to be looking for a partner this year. Maybe sponser some more touraments this year. I want to start up the a bowfishing club here in Ohio. The states around us have one and Ohio doesn't. I want to set up tournaments with our neighboring states. But just need some help to get this off the ground.;)

[Q2XL]

yea thats right i did get a 17 pounder last year :D i forgot all about that one.THANKS STEVE FOR GIVIN US OUR OWN FORUM.BOWFISHIN RULES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!man thats alot of fish 2000 to 4000 lbs in 2 days

[Ðe§perado™]

You should see when they haul all these fish away. They use front end loaders and filled 7 semi trailers. Lots of fish!!:cool:

[Caribou Dreamer2]

Holy cow and i thought we were doing good when we had my s-10 only quarter way full.7 semis man.I with you on the bowfishing club just give me some info on it will be willing to join in.alsopost some tournaments this summer if possible.

[LookMa-NoHands!]

Uh-oh! 17 lbs? I gotta get you guys out on the bay. There really is no place like Erie to shoot big carp. I'm not braggin when I tell you this, but EVERY time I went out last year, I shot MANY fish over 20lbs. Most were between 25-28 lbs. It was gettin to the point where I was like-"well, it doesn't look like it's over 25, so I'll let it swim! I usually don't shoot every fish I see when I'm out by myself, just the bigger ones. It can and will spoil you. I was used to shootin the Maumee-it has some big carp too, but not like Erie.

Hey, if ya need a partner for the Buckeye classic, I'd like to go if ya haven't got anyone else in mind. I was gonna ask Jake, but I figure he's probably takin Jess. I'll send ya my # and we can talk it over if ya want.

It's great to be able to talk with some other guys from the state who bowfish. O yeah, thanx Steve for the sub-forum.

[Q2XL]

man dont bring me down there LOOKMA NOHANDS i thought that was pretty big for this area.now i feel like it was not that big after all with what youre sayin about the ones in the tournament.oh well it was still fun though.

[LookMa-NoHands!]

Sorry-I didn't mean for it to sound that way. It was simply my way of extending an invite to come up and shoot some pigs in my neck of the woods. I'd like to see everyone that bowfishes shoot big fish.

I realize that other parts of the state doesn't grow 'em as big as up here. Nothing wrong with that. I wouldn't be ashamed of shooting a 17 lb'er. That's still a good fish.

If ya want, I'll give up a location or two on the Maumee where you can probably get a new personal best. There are some 20+lb'ers in there too. Like you said-it doesn't matter how big they are as long as you have fun!!!!

[Ðe§perado™]

It would be great to have you with me in the upcoming tournaments. I have been invited several times by Jake and just didn't have time. Q2xl there is some 20 lb'ers in Hoover and Alum Creek lake. Just got to know where to go at. I got your number LookMa-NoHands and I sent you mine. We will hook up for sure this year and stick some pigs in Erie.;)

[CARPN-JAKE]

Hey all, heard thru the grapevine that there is some bowfishin talk happenin so I figured I'd jump in. I've shot a fish or two and can vouch for Lake Erie... If you hit it right you can fill a 55 gal. drum in 20 minutes with fish from the upper teens to mid 20's. I shoot throughout the State from the Ohio up to Erie...even ventured cross the line into canada before......My motto is Have Boat...will travel....my only problem is that I usually can't hit a fish unless its stuck in a barrel or if someone else shoots it first and lets me reel it in...lol.....I'd like to hook up with some of you Indian lake Locals sometime...I made one trip up there last yr but caught a cold front and didn't do good...Plus my wife Jess was shootin em all before i could even get drawn...If anyone wants to get together and go sometime just let me know....
Later all

[Steve]

carpn-jake, let all your other internet friends know this is THE place.

[Ðe§perado™]

HEY!! How you have you been doing Jake? You have cabin fever like the rest of us?LOL;)

[Arrow 1]

Desperado,

Don Paisley is a very good friend of mine. I was just at his place a few days ago. I don't know if he told you that he took that state record away from one his buddies or not. I was the buddy that he took the record away from. The Ohio state record buffalo sucker had been long standing before I broke it. I had it less than 24 hours and Don, set a new record which still stands today. Thats OK though. I can't think of a better guy than him to break my record. BTW, I am the current Ohio state record holder for for the biggest fish in the "sucker, all other catagory".

Desparado, you sound like you know about the "Great Lakes Bowfishing Chamionship" up at Saginaw. Have you been there? I'v been going for about the last 10-12 years. I did not make it last year though because my partner had shoulder surgery.

[LookMa-NoHands!]

Hey! So your the one who stole MY record sucker!! HaHa!! This is too funny. I broke the old record, 4 lbs, 14oz I think, from the Kokosing river. I shot a 6.36 from the Maumee, and a few weeks later you shot your 7.36. How weird is that?

So I know how ya feel about having a record not standing long. We'll have to get together somethime and shoot some fish. Talk about a small world!

[LookMa-NoHands!]

Oh yeah, it seems like we should try to possibly set something up to go shoot Caseville on Saginaw Bay. That sounds like a good time-plus it seems there's a TON of experience between the guys I've seen so far on this site.

The Ohio boys sweep Caseville........how cool would that be?

[Arrow 1]

Casville is a blast, but if you are hoping to place in the top 20, it is pretty tough. All of the pro teams with the sponsors show up for this one. People from all over the US are there. Me and my partner have done better wading than most of the guys with the air boats. It has it's share of cheaters too. When you have a $700.00 pay out for 1st place, the riff raff come out of the woodwork.

[Arrow 1]

LookMaNoHands, So you are the one! The only thing that the ODNR told me about that whole situation was that some young boy had just broken the record before I broke it again. I felt kind of bad taking it away from a kid. At the time I was getting it officially varified I knew nothing about your record! But yeah, I do know how you feel.

It seems like a small group of us here do know of one another or have a friend in commom. How weird is that.

LookMaNoHands, If you don't mind me asking, just how old were you when you shot that fish?

My fish was a Golden Red Horse. What species was yours.

[LookMa-NoHands!]

Don't feel bad. I was actually 22 yrs old then, I think. Not really a kid-maybe it was because I look really young for my age.

Don't feel too bad though. Last year was a bad year for shooting in the river, but the year before that I shot 3 suckers that were within one and a half onces of your fish. And I caught one on rod and reel that weighed in at 9lbs. even. All within a one week period. Maybe if I hadn't blown a big chunk off the one's butt.......lol.

My fish was a Golden Redhorse also. I think they get the biggest. I only shot one time in the Big Walnut-I didn't see too many fish there. You must have a honey hole-I was surprised when I saw my record was beat from there. But I guess the big fish are wherever ya find 'em!

[Caribou Dreamer2]

Man all this talk is getting me pump come on spring time.
Carpen jake any time you want to hook up just pm me and we will set a date we go out all the time mostly weekends but we sneak a few in during the week.Looks like we might have some good areas to hit this year, i would love to meet some of you guys and do some shooting.Indian lake has alot of fish but not very many big ones alot of 10 -15 pounders. Hopefully those 10 -15 pounders we passed on last year will be some 20's we will have to wait and see.

[rjolenic]

Caribou,

I should have you up to my parents house, they live on a lake up here in Toledo and they have some Monsters in there that I'm affraid of.

[Caribou Dreamer2]

Hay rjo i'm there man

[rjolenic]

You can show me what this bowfishing stuff is all about ! I never thought to try it !

[Caribou Dreamer2]

I will be glad to show you the ropes but remember it is addicting and a blast,I have all the toys you will need to get started.

[rjolenic]

Now about these fish at my parents lake, they are really monsters! I think they last one I saw was probably close to 4 feet long ! NO JOKING.

rjo

[CARPN-JAKE]

I shot a sucker last yr in the Great Miami that was close to 30 inches....not sure what it weighed cause I just flipped it back in the water...as soon as I did that I started wondering"wonder what the state record is....DOH!!!" Oh well....Desperado...ya need to get some lights on that boat this yr...That way everyone can get together for a night shoot somewhere.....Steve, the site looks great and trust me, if you have good site the users will come..I've already been seeing links to this site from others...
Have a good one..

[spencerstub]

hey fellas ,another bow fisherman here . i have a 16ft alum, with deck.going to get a generator and light soon,the ich is driving me nuts allready, my biggest fish yet is a 30lb grassy,and a 18.8 lb common, what kind of bows does everybody use, my self i use an oneida.other words simply the best, lol. i need to refraze my self the boat is mine and my buddys

[Arrow 1]

Lookmanohands, It sounds like you are hot on my tail to get that record back. Go for it!
To tell you the truth, I don't think I have been back to that spot in the Big Walnut since I took the fish that beat yours. Incidently that fish was with one much bigger!

[Carper-BozZ]

Hey Spencer thats my boat ya talking about.........lol......ok I try not to tell too many people but he's my boat partner too.....ha.

[LookMa-NoHands!]

I'm surprised there are that many big suckers down there. But as for getting back the record, I'm not gonna hold my breath. Big suckers are kinds hard to shoot-at least up in the Maumee they are. They usually stay deep, come up to a shallow spot just for a second to spawn, then they're gone. Plus the time and water has to be just right. But I'll keep tryin!

Of course, I'm not gonna celebrate until I see my name in print this time! LOL! Good luck to ya!

[Ðe§perado™]

Arrow1 I know about the Great Lakes Bowfishing Chamionship. I have been to a few of them and just watched. I just didn't have a partner I could count on. Even with the Buckeye Classic I was in the day before the tournament my partner bailed.

Jake, I'm looking into lights for the boat as we speak. Might go with 4 on the front and get a generator to put in the boat and take it out during the day.

Last week my aunt's friend has a pond with a gar in it that she wants gone. They took some video of it and it's got to be at least 5 ft. long. I'm going to take it out this spring. Just might see my name in print with this one.;)

[Caribou Dreamer2]

Good luck desperado on that gar go get him, post us a pic if and when you get him.

[spencerstub]

hey boswell its about time i seen your name in here some where .
hey boswell i know where your grassy hole is ,lol lol lol, but ill stay out of it. and thats because i like you just a little bit, hey every body boswell if famous ,jim robie did an article on hime and bow fishing last year, this guy slams more grassys than any body i know in the s.w.ohio area, but jake is right on his tail, thats grassys in s.w ohio area.

[Caribou Dreamer2]

Man thats great sure would love to hit one of those grassy will have my chance someday still have not got one.

[CARPN-JAKE]

Theres plenty of grassies around...ya just gotta stumble onto em...have yet to find a aplce to shoot where you can really count on em being there(other than a stocked pond). Even if your sure there in there its pretty much just luck for em to be up...Just keep with it and you'll find em...I'd say pretty much any good sized river system will have a few in it....

[Q2XL]

come on spring.bring on the carps

[Caribou Dreamer2]

I heard that i will be moving more south down the river this year in search of a grassy.used to see a little around the miami county area in the little great when i was younger will have to make a trip down to the old stomping grounds to see what is lurking

[Dear_Hunter]

Caribou Dreamer2, Q2XL

Can you bowfish up near Cedar Point. There are alot of carp up in that area.
:cool:

[Turkeyfoot]

Arrow1---I've just got registered on this site and see ypu must be one of the resident carp masters on this site? I've done alot over the years and would agree that it's a blast! By the way, what is the current state record for carp in bowfishing? I'm sure one of you guys would know----TF:)

[Ðe§perado™]

Here is the current ones for bowfishing.


Bowfin- 8.79 pounds. 31" East Harbor. John Ehrman, Brook Park, on April 30, 1989.

Carp- 39 pounds. 40" Farm Pond. Dennis Derheimer, Canton, on May 3, 1981.

*Gar, Longnose- 14.57 pounds. 48" Ohio Brush Creek. Ronald L. Cross, Russellville, on April 14, 2001.

Sucker, Buffalo- 37 pounds. 40 1/4" Hover Reservoir. Don Paisley, Columbus, on May 14, 1983.

Sucker, (other than buffalo)- 7.36 pounds. 26 3/4" Big Walnut Creek. Michael Stumph, Columbus, on May 18, 1997.

;)

[spencerstub]

HEY JAKE WHATS RONG WITH SHOOTING GRASSYS IN A STOCKED POND, FAIR GAME IS FAIR GAME LOL.
HEY EVERY BODY IF YA GO SHOOTIN WITH JAKE FOR CARP YOU BETTER BE A FAST SHOT AND YOU BETTER BEA DANG GOOD SHOT OR HELL SMOKE YOUR PANTS OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[spencerstub]

DOES ANY BODY KNOW HOW TO CHANGE YOU SCREEN NAME ON THIS SITE

[Turkeyfoot]

Desperado-----Thanks for the info. I was'nt sure but I thought it was in the 30's for carp. My son shot a big grass carp in a creek last year that empties into the Ohio River. Well, to make a long story short , he pitched it not realizing the white amur would qualify. About a week later he notified the local warden who told him a carp was a carp and it did'nt matter on the species. In a flash he went back to the area only to find what the coons had left him. Not a pretty sight when your staring at a state record! I felt bad for him, but know he may get another chance oneday. The biggin weighed 49# and was 43" I believe! Bummer,huh?:( TF

[Ðe§perado™]

That just makes your heart sink knowing you had the record.

spencerstub, you will have to e-mail Steve to change your screen name I believe.;)

[Arrow 1]

Turkeyfoot, No ,I really don't consider myself a carpmaster. I really love to bowfish and have been doing it for a lot of years. I have had more than my share of luck. Thats what a lot of it has been, pure luck.

That is too bad about that grass carp. I think other bowfishing records have been broken but the shooter just does not realize what he has so it never gets officially recorded.

Desperado, We should drag paisley out with us when we go. Since he is retired he looks for stuff to do. As far as that bowfishing club idea, what did you have in mind? How would it work? What would the club do?

[Ðe§perado™]

As far as the club goes . I'm talking to Sully and talking to other clubs and seeing how they got going. I need some people to step up that are serious about this to help me get this off the ground. Most of the local pro shops I talk to are interested but want to see if it is going to work or just be a fly by night club.;)

[LookMa-NoHands!]

Just so you can sleep tonight, turkeyfoot, grass carp are NOT recognized as 'carp' by the Outdoor Writers of Ohio. They are the ones who keep the official state records.


I thought the same thing, as I know of a pond that has some monster grassies in it, so I sent an e-mail to the president. He replied they don't count as carp, they don't have their own catagory, and one wasn't planned for them. I also asked why sheepshead didn't have their own bowfishing catagory, and he replied 'I was the first to ever suggest it'. Maybe if enough of us wanted these fish included, we could make it happen? Never know.

[Turkeyfoot]

LookMa-No-Hands-----Thanks for the clarification! Looks like my son can sleep a little easier now, and it'll give him something to shoot for in the future.

Like you, I know of a strip/farm pond in my area that has some real big grass carp in it. They were put in there over 10 yrs ago to help control the weed growth. The biggest one I've seen is at least 4' and look as round as a basketball!:D . I woud'nt want to ty him off to the j-boat, he might sink ya!! LOL----TF

[spencerstub]

does any body know a place around dayton where i can buy aluminum deck plate at a good price without spending 400 to 500 a sheet, its unreal how much that stuff cost

[Ðe§perado™]

Check out junk yards or metal shops in your area. You might even talk to the DOT and they have old large signs you can have. Friend of mine used those before.;)

[spencerstub]

thanks desperado, that sounds like a good idea