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Allen Company Allen Archery Wrench $4.99 Allen Hex Key Wrench Set 1/16,5/64,3/32,7/64,1/8, model number 15870….

Fogo Rocket Rod Jet Cast Fishing Rod $39.99 When you cast it, blast it with the Rocket Rod–the fishing system that accurately casts its line up to 30 feet. Just point the Rocket Rod and let it fly. The patented design and rugged ABS construction will stand up tough to outdoor use. A safety bobber all but eliminates snags by hiding the hook until it hits the water. Once the bobber lands on the water, the lure/bait compartment opens to drop …

Zebco 808 Bowfisher Heavy Spincasting Bowfishing Reel $45.73 Smooth line retrieval even under heavy loadsReduced line abrasion with dual ceramic pick-up pins, all metal drive trainComes pre-spooled with bowfishing line…

Machined and Anodized Aluminum Spinning Reel Mount $22.77 Especially sturdyMachined anodized hoods make this our toughest reel seatScrews into bow stabilizer bushingThreaded end provides for fishing rod attachment…

Remington Great America Bird Hunt and Shimano Xtreme Fishing Dual Pack $9.04 2 exciting games for theultimate outdoor adventureProduct InformationRemington Great American Bird Hunt and Shimano Xtreme Fishing are twogreat outdoor action games for Wii brought together in one set. In Remington Great American Bird Hunt you’ll enjoyfast-paced bird hunting action as you master hunting techniques forduck geese grouse and more.  Shimano Xtreme Fishing letsyou choose your…

Shimano Xtreme Fishing $12.00 In Shimano Xtreme Fishing you’ll use rod & reel, bow and arrow, and a spear gun and SCUBA to go after more than fifty varieties of fish and fend off hungry predators like sharks, alligators and piranhas. Swim and boat through exotic environments ranging form the cold, dark waters of a North American lake to a roaring Amazon waterfall. Experience eerie submerged Mayan ruins, the hidden lagoons of a…

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NcStar Crossbow with Scope $34.99 The NcSTAR junior crossbow with 4×20 scope is a durable, affordable way to introduce aspiring archers to the excitement of a crossbow. The lightweight, five-pound bow has a 100-pound draw weight and 200-foot effective range, fast loading and recovery, and a convenient built-in compass. What’s in the box? NcSTAR crossbow 4×20 scope with 20-millimeter multi-coated lens Ten 6.25-inch arrows Ten thr…

Anchormate Worth Anchor Reel, Black $74.75 Worth ANCHORMATE Anchor Reel has a free spooling reel that stops when the anchor hits bottom… or anywhere you choose inbetween! New ease and safety in anchoring. Simple to operate, just turn the button to drop the anchor quickly, smoothly and silently. The handle remains stationary; can’t whip around. To reel in, simply crank. If the hand slips, the anchor and handle stop right there. When the a…

Allen Company Molded Rubber Arrow Puller $3.71 Allen Arrow Puller. These Arrow Pullers have soft rubber molded handle that grips any shaft, eliminating blisters. Snap cup can attach the Puller to a belt loop or “D” ring so you always have it on you. This deal is right on target… order today! Allen Arrow Puller…

Tips for Archery Fishing

Also known as Bow fishing, this is a sport wherein a fisherman uses archery equipment to fish.

A regular hunting bow can be used for fishing by simply attaching a reel to the front of the bow grip.

Archery fishing is especially favored by regular hunters when regular game like deer are off season. This way they can continuously hone their skills for whatever season it may be.

Before engaging in archery fishing, one must first take into consideration the following:

1. A fisherman must be duly licensed. Some states require that an individual have a state license to fish.

2. Equipment. Most states have a predetermined set of approved equipment for archery fishing.

3. Archery Safety Course. Still, some states require that an individual go through an approved safety course for archery fishing to ensure that the individual is well versed with the proper safety precautions and information regarding applicable laws in fishing.

4. Seasons. Bow fishing in some states can only be done in certain seasons. This is to allow the fish to spawn.

5. Species of fish. Some states have rules forbidding archery fishing for some species of fish.

The following skills are necessary for an individual to obtain and practice:

Knot tying. Though it may seem like a simple task, tying knots that will not slip (line for the arrow) are crucial in bow fishing.

Tuning. Tuning is making sure that the bow is at its best working condition. To ensure this, one has to continuously adjust the rest and calibrate the nock.

For a faster tuning process, one may shoot a regular bow-fishing arrow (without the tip) onto a target made of cardboard.

Marksmanship or targeting. Bow fishing and bow hunting, though similar on some aspects, really do differ on many things. Arrows for bow fishing are heavier, have larger arrow tips and, the most obvious one, has a string attached to the arrow.

And since fish are shot in the water, resistance differs as when compared to shooting in the air (for bow hunting of games)

There are various methods or ways of archery fishing. This includes the following:

1. Still hunting. A fisherman selects a place by the lake in which he would wait for passing fish to shoot its bow at.

2. Stalking. This can be done on foot or while on a boat. One is in constant motion in an attempt to locate fish.

3. Ambush. Fish that are best ambushed are the ones that are spawning since they tend to crowd thus increasing chances of target.

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trying to catch a potential world record long lose gar????

i wanna use a rod and reel not a bow. i saw the thing and it was 4 1/2 foot long and REALLY thick. it’s in a chain of 3 (small) lakes all i have is a Jon boat.

use the medium action because it is hard to hook a gar really good and when you do hook them the membrane it the mouth is soft and tears easy so a rod that gives a little bit would be good, and makes it more fun to land. i think it is a good idea to use wire but is not entirely neccessary, if it is a world record it would i would invest in some wire. i have caught gar up to 3 feet long on 4lb test. if you are going to use bluegill i would reccomend hooking him through his back to keep him near the surface. gar surface to breath because they have an air tube connecting their nose and swim bladder and they come up to gulp air from the atmosphere. when he comes up to breath he will see that bluegill and take a good look. i have 2 personal favorite set ups for gar; 1. take a big chub or shiner minnow and put that on a j hook about 1-2 feet under a big orange styrofoam bobber, they love the orange color and i have had gar eat the bobber, 2. take a 1/8 ounce jig head and put on a shad immitation swim tail jig and an orange bobber, wait for the fish to surface and through the rig past him, pull the bobber up to his face until he sees it. then reel in while he chases the bobber, when you get to the bank then stop reeling, the fish will dissapear and then you will see your bobber swimming out, next comes the important part; open the bail and let him swim it back out. when he starts taking it out at a fairly good and steady rate, close the bail and set the hook completely oposite way the fish is swimming, this will take a while to get the hang of but it will come to you.
Good Luck!

Bowfishing on Lake Erie