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Pontoon Bowfishing Boat with Swamp Eye HD Lights

Pontoon Bowfishing Boat with Swamp Eye HD Lights

Our customer, Mr. Keith H., generously shared the details of his pontoon bowfishing boat setup with us. While there are many types of bowfishing boats, information on pontoon builds is surprisingly scarce. To help others interested in similar setups, we’re excited to walk you through Keith’s pontoon bowfishing boat build and share the insights he provided! Keith's Goals: High-performance bowfishing lighting for a competitive edge in tournaments. Ability to adapt to changing water conditions instantly. No issue running on a generator, customer does not want to be constrained by a dead battery after a long couple nights of fishing and...

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Bowfishing Lights: How to Run Silent on Battery (& Ditch the Generator)

Bowfishing Lights: How to Run Silent on Battery (& Ditch the Generator)

Despite today's generators running quieter and quieter, the ability to run completely silent (on batteries) with your bowfishing lights is a topic many bowfishermen are considering. There are many pro's and con's to making this switch, and we'll take you through the in's and out's of making this decision. The primary objective in terms of lighting when bowfishing is to maximize brightness in the right color temperature (cool white for clear water or warm white for muddy water - more on that here) in order to maximize visibility in any water condition and ultimately see more fish.  Why does color temperature matter? To put it...

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Choosing the Best Motor for Bowfishing: Mud Motors, Trolling Motors, and Kicker Motors Explained

Choosing the Best Motor for Bowfishing: Mud Motors, Trolling Motors, and Kicker Motors Explained

When it comes to bowfishing, choosing the right motor can significantly impact your experience on the water. Each type of motor—trolling, kicker, and mud—offers unique advantages tailored to different conditions. In this article, we’ll explore the differences, pros, and cons of each motor type to help you make an informed decision. 1. Trolling Motors Overview: Trolling motors are electric motors typically used for quiet, stealthy maneuvering. They are popular among bowfishers who need to approach fish without creating disturbances. Due to their availability, they are the most commonly used secondary motor among bowfishermen.  Pros: Quiet Operation: Trolling motors are designed for...

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How to Mount Bowfishing Lights to Versa Track / T Rail / T Track on Boats

How to Mount Bowfishing Lights to Versa Track / T Rail / T Track on Boats

We've been in the bowfishing business a long time, and every year we hear of new creative ways to mount bowfishing lights to your boat. We've seen people mount Swamp Eye Light Bars literally 15 ft up in the air, put Swamp Eye HDs on individual swivel rods, and many more out of the box methods. The purpose of this article is to tackle a problem that is becoming more common among bowfishermen who have multi-purpose boats (most commonly duck hunting boats): how to mount bowfishing lights in an easily removable manner. The result of this often stems from using the...

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How to Wire Bowfishing Lights to Battery Like a Pro (12V or 24V DC)

How to Wire Bowfishing Lights to Battery Like a Pro (12V or 24V DC)

Bowfishing light wiring is easy to do if you have the right guidance. We've been in the business for a very long time now, and we've seen all the ways not to wire a bowfishing boat with lights. We've also seen first hand things you can do now to save you a headache later on. We'll dive into the details on all of this.  There are two different paths you can take when installing bowfishing lights: DIY Bowfishing Light Wiring or Utilizing our Plug and Play Building Block Power Wire Harness.  DIY Bowfishing Light Wiring (can take several hours to do) DIY...

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