bowfishing

hillbillybear · #1 (**permalink**) 07-15-2008

I really enjoy archery. I have watched bow fishing on TV and think it not only good sport but a good way to get an easy meal as long as it be from clean waters. Does anyone bow fish? What are the opportunities for bow fishing? Thanks again to all.

sailingdog · #2 (**permalink**) 07-16-2008

hillbillybear...

You might be a redneck if your screen name is hillbillybear and you're talking about bow fishing...

I used to...but be aware that there are usually some strict limitations on what you can bow fish for in most states. In many states it is only legal to bow fish for certain species... YMMV.

arbarnhart · #3 (**permalink**) 07-16-2008

Nah, he's not a real redneck. I usually fish off the stern so I am less likely to accidentally run over the dynamite.

sailingdog · #4 (**permalink**) 07-16-2008

Andy-

How big are you fishing... half stick or whole??? I find it depends on the depth of the lake and how near the neighbors are to it... if the lake is a bit more remote, I'll go up to a whole stick at a time.

arbarnhart · #5 (**permalink**) 07-16-2008

Sticks? You need to be counting boxes...

YouTube - Dead Whale + Dynamite = Bad Idea

hillbillybear · #6 (**permalink**) 07-16-2008

VERY FUNNY. Everybodys a comedian. The whale video was uhhh, spectacular. Actually here in West by God Virginia, alot of people go noodleing. I imagine you can find it on youtube if you don't know what it is.

jerryrlitton · #7 (**permalink**) 07-16-2008

Thats where grown men fish naked in the water. Sort of a bonding thing....If you get divorced is she still your sister?

Just kidding

I bow hunt, aim a little below where the fish appears to be. Be sure to tie your line off. Have fun. By the way, speaking of "West by God Virgina", I spent 2 weeks in Clarksburge. Lovely place with good people.

Jerry

arbarnhart · #8 (**permalink**) 07-16-2008

I know noodling. I have seen it done but I couldn't bring myself to try it. Lots of different things live along the the banks.

sander06 · #9 (**permalink**) 07-17-2008

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Originally Posted by arbarnhart

I know noodling. I have seen it done but I couldn't bring myself to try it. Lots of different things live along the the banks.

You should get a load of what lives along the banks in Fort Lauderdale!!!