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Bowfishing is an action packed adventure where outdoorsmen use a bow, retriever reel and barbed arrow with bow fishing line attached. It is often compared to bowhunting and referred to as a bow hunters off-season sport. There are many proven strategies to a successful bowfishing trip, whether you are bowfishing during the day or at night. The purpose of this article is to provide an in-depth discussion on bow fishing, the target bowfishing species and how this can help you formulate the best strategies for a successful bowfishing trip.    Bowfishing Discussion Topics  What is Bowfishing? Getting Started Bowfishing How...

There are many bowfishing boats for sale, but the problem is most bowfishing boat setups were put together on the go rather than brainstormed and carefully thought out. On the resale market, the previous' owners problems are passed down to you. We want to walk you through the different styles of bowfishing decks to help you design the most optimal shooting platform possible.  Bowfishing Boat Setups: Raised Bowfishing Deck, Low Profile Bowfishing Platform, and Flush Mounted Deck. Raised Bowfishing Deck A raised bowfishing deck is common among both night shooters and day shooters because it gives bowfishermen a better ability to see further out as...

The Swamp Eye Light Bar is one of the most trusted bowfishing light options there are. We've been fortunate enough to have our supporters send us photos of their flounder gigging, fish gigging, and bowfishing boat setups with their Swamp Eye Light Bars. (Please scroll down to the bottom to see the different boat setup photos.) Bowfishing Boat Lights The Swamp Eye Light Bars are most commonly used on bowfishing boats of all makes and sizes. The setups we see vary across the board, but the single most common setup for bowfishing boats is 2 lights across the front of the boat...

What to Look for in a Quality Bowfishing Spot? If you just picked up bowfishing, then congratulations – you chose a very fun activity. It’s entertaining for people who are up for a challenge and don’t want to wait for the fish to take the bait.  But whether you’re new to bowfishing or you’ve been at it for quite a while, you still need to know how to pick your bowfishing spot. Not all areas are perfect for this activity, as some places may either not have the right type of fish or may just be dangerous. So, what should...

The best bowfishing boat for sale will have strong bare bones and be properly titled, but may not necessarily be a complete bowfishing boat setup with top of the line bowfishing lights. There are key features every bowfishing boat must have and a strong foundation is at the top of that list. Other items such as bowfishing lights and a shooting platform are considered add-ons and if the boat happens to have a good setup, then good for you. Don't choose a boat with a low quality hull to get a decent set of lights and a platform though. Whether you are buying...