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Post by brettgerhart on May 8, 2013 13:41:46 GMT -5
I got a boat and a bow fishing rig..... I am eager to learn how to do this! A few questions....
1. When is the best time to go? Low tide? Location? What species?
2. What arrow tips do you use?
3. What overall suggestions would you offer to a beginner? Aiming? Equipment needs? Etc.
Thanks to all who respond!!!
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Post by THE DEER HUNTER on May 8, 2013 15:43:57 GMT -5
Any of the small tributaries off of the Potomac are great. More important than the tide is the water clarity. Try not to go right after a huge rain. Species will be carp, gar, snakehead. It's kind of hard to see right before dark and very early in the morning. Also hard to see when the sun is really high. Definately the easiest to see at night if you have lights.
Any of the bowfishing arrow tips are good. I haven't found that matters all that much. For the aiming, it is generally a little lower than normal and that gets even lower the deeper the fish is.
Get one of the retriever reels - it's a pain if you don't have one of those. AMS I believe is what I have.
Good luck. If we ever had a time that would work, I'd go out with you.
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Post by nalley1952 on May 8, 2013 18:06:42 GMT -5
We went last weekend and water was muddy. Couldn't see shit.
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Post by brettgerhart on May 13, 2013 7:51:50 GMT -5
Any suggestions on the amount of line that should be in the spool? Everytime I shoot not all the line goes in and it gets tangled and such. It is becoming very frustrating.
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Post by THE DEER HUNTER on May 13, 2013 9:28:53 GMT -5
30 yards is more than enough.
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Post by brettgerhart on May 14, 2013 8:38:27 GMT -5
All the vids I watch show the spools completely full of line. THis is how my AMS reel came. Should I take line out? Should the line be wet first?? It knots up frequently.....
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Post by THE DEER HUNTER on May 14, 2013 9:06:49 GMT -5
Seems odd that it tangles like that. I usually have no problems. I wouldn't think taking line out would make much difference. Maybe take it all out, then reel it back in. Could have to do with how it was initially put in there.
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Post by nalley1952 on May 14, 2013 9:24:37 GMT -5
I was told to make sure it's wet before shooting it.
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Post by Gungnir on May 15, 2013 11:36:32 GMT -5
That's what she said! hahahaha Sorry nalley that last comment could've gone so many ways...
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Post by brettgerhart on May 16, 2013 9:05:22 GMT -5
Nice Mike!
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Post by BIG FOX on May 28, 2013 15:56:14 GMT -5
Yes get it wet before fishing and unspool the whole thing and reel it up first. Should be good.
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Post by brettgerhart on Jun 8, 2013 14:27:22 GMT -5
Still haven't gotten out to use it. I need a cheap sight and tips for it. Any suggestions for tips? NOT GOING TO FREDS
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