bowfishing

[bluegillmaster2011]

i just got a spool for my bow for bowfishing, im going to go after carp... any tips?
also does anyone know if they let you bowfish at catch 'em ponds in laporte because i know the ponds there are loaded with carp!
thanks-stacy

[BBK]

Call the park and/or DNR and they will tell you. ASK FIRST, no need to go to jail over some carp.

Bowfishing is a BLAST. I went with a friend this spring and he let me shoot his backup bow. Now I'm selling some excess fishing equipment on ebay to get some cash to buy my own. Cant wait to get out and hunt some carp!

[Boomer]

Remember the term: refraction. The water will make the light rays bend a little. Shoot lower than you expect. Be sure of the shot. Have fun.

[Eye Popper]

What poundage of bow does one typically use for bowfishing?

[troutline]

I use a 45 lb recurve for fast shots. Dave

[BBK]

What poundage of bow does one typically use for bowfishing?

35-50 is what I see. The norm being 40 or 45.

[Eye Popper]

Thanks for the info. It's something I have always wanted to try. I guess I'd have to crank down my 73#

[Boomer]

If you get good at it and want tot try something a little more challenging: FROGS!!! One guy lights the eyes the other shoots for right below the eyes.

[BBK]

Thanks for the info. It's something I have always wanted to try. I guess I'd have to crank down my 73#

You can use 73# if you want... but if you miss your going to throw your arrow into the bottom a foot and probably break the arrow.

[bluegillmaster2011]

finally got a carp last night.. not a big one, probably 10 pounds, but was still fun