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Bowfishing the Golden Gar

Bowfishing the Golden Gar

Bowfishing for gar on a regular basis can present some unique opportunities to find some very rare fish while out on the water. We received a few photos from an individual named Drake who managed to harvest a golden gar out of Crab Orchard Creek near Carbondale, Illinois. When asked about how he spotted the fish, Drake responded "the gar was by itself when I saw it and I thought it was a dead fish until it started to swim a little!"        The gene that causes this coloration is a recessive gene and only approximately 1 in 10,000 gar show this...

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Bowfishing the Carp Spawn

Bowfishing the Carp Spawn

The beginning of April marks the start of the carp spawning season. As one of the most highly effective fish at reproducing, the bowfishing sport is helping to minimize the impact these invasive fish have on ponds, lakes, rivers, and other water bodies. You’ll find spawning carp in many places but some of the most common include weedy, grassy, and shallow areas at depths of 2 to 3 feet deep. While pre-spawn carp are less interested in eating, post-spawn carp are the complete opposite - they’ll even eat their own eggs and larvae! Carp Spawn - How Does it Happen? A...

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The Best Bow Light on a Budget

The Best Bow Light on a Budget

This Bow Light will illuminate the water while bowfishing, varmint hunting, predator hunting, hog hunting or night hunting. Unlike any other bow stabilizer light, this budget friendly bow flashlight offers more versatility than any comparable light for sale and works exceptionally well as a predator hunting light to illuminate any area. .  When used for bowfishing, this hunting light is guaranteed to shine farther than any High Pressure Sodium, Halogen, or even typical LED boat mounted light. Typical boat mounted lights are capable of penetrating water to see fish at lengths of 10 to 15 ft away from the boat. Our bow...

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What is the Best Bow Mounted Light for a Bowfishing Bow?

What is the Best Bow Mounted Light for a Bowfishing Bow?

Whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned expert, the portability of a bowfishing light mounted to your bow is second to none. Let's take a deeper look at what to look for in buying the best bow mounted light for a bowfishing bow. A good one may even work for hunting in the off-season as well. Table of Contents Features of the Best Bow Mounted Bowfishing Light Increasing Visibility in Clear and Muddy Water Universal Mounting Mechanism Momentary Brightness for Light Sensitive Fish Adjustable Spot and Flood Beam Compatible with All Bows Recap & Recommendation of Best Bow...

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Submersible Lights for Bowfishing - A New Thing?

Submersible Lights for Bowfishing - A New Thing?

The number of bowfishing enthusiasts continues to climb as bowfishing tournaments become increasingly popular. What originally started as a niche hobby has grown to the likes of major retailers such as Bass Pro Shops. Some of the big annual bowfishing tournaments include the Bowfishing Association of America (BAA) World Bowfishing Tournament, the Muzzy, U.S. Open, Cajun 8, AMS Big 20, and many more. The stakes in each of these tournaments continues to climb as well. The U.S. Open, organized by Bass Pro Shops, has individual team prizes of $25,000 cash and this year they offer the opportunity to win a bowfishing boat! These high stakes...

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