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5 Tips for Bowfishing on a Budget: Where you can and can NOT cut costs

5 Tips for Bowfishing on a Budget: Where you can and can NOT cut costs

First and foremost, thank you to all those who have served and given their lives to protect this nation we love. Enjoying the outdoors is one of many freedoms the angels in camo defend.  This week we managed to make our way to the creek to sling some arrows at common carp and spotted gar. We used minimal resources and a cheap bowfishing set up to reel in our fair share of carp and gar, without even having to pay for gas in the boat. The focus of our trip this weekend is to prove that you don’t need the...

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Guest Blog by Jack Billington - Bowfishing: an excellent way to extend your season

Mention bow fishing to an avid deer hunter and you are most likely to get a puzzled look. However, the fact is that more and more archers are discovering the thrill of stalking "course fish" with a bow. In fact, bow fishing is an excellent way to introduce young archers to the sport of hunting since it does not require camouflage clothing, tree stands, ground blinds, or the patience of Jobe to sit still as a statue for hours on end without speaking. Also, the best time of year to bow hunt its usually in the Spring when the fish...

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Bowfishing: 6 Solid Tips to Getting Started {Bowhunters Will Love This}

Bowfishing: 6 Solid Tips to Getting Started {Bowhunters Will Love This}

  If you're an avid bowhunter, the spring and summer months can be excruciating. Flinging carbon at foam in preparation for a season that remains months away can get downright dull. Fishing helps scratch the outdoor itch, but nothing compares to shooting your bow. That was my attitude until I discovered bowfishing, which quickly became my passion and now summers don't last nearly long enough. The rivers and creeks became my home away from home, and somehow the late night spotlighting trips started competing with slinging arrows from the river bank.  I encountered innumerable surprises along the way—many of which I...

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Bowfishing on Canyon Lake with Outrigger's New Swamp Eye

We made our way to Canyon Lake, Texas over the Easter holiday to spend time with family and kick-off the 2018 bowfishing season. This weekend also marked the first weekend we could officially test the new Swamp Eye Revamped lights in both the clearest and murkiest of waters. 

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Bowfishing for Carp and Gar

Bowfishing for Carp and Gar

Bowfishing is an action-packed way of being out on the water while still getting to reel in some pretty big fish. It’s one of our favorite things to do when the weather is nice! Just like fishing with a rod and reel, bowfishing comes with it’s own set of species that are highly sought-after. Let’s talk about Carp and Gar.Carp are everywhere including lakes, streams, and even drainage ditches. They may not be the best eating fish, but their abundance is why they are the most popular fish for bowfishing. The best time to find carp is in the spring...

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