Josh7388
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Bowfishing
i just posted about bowfishing in french creek. But where else would be a good place to ttry to bowfish, Im from Venango near sagertown and cambrigde. I will be wading, no boat...im new to bowfishing just want to try it..any suggestions
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TheBlueLagoon
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RE: Bowfishing
2012/04/23 07:09:36
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what is the point of bow fishing? Essentially you are hunting and shooting down large carp/suckers just for the thrill of killing the fish? Do you keep the fish or use them for anything worthwhile? Just wondering>>>
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Mr.Slickfish
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RE: Bowfishing
2012/04/23 07:42:41
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Josh...It's a little far from you but presque isle offers some good wading spots for bowfishing.
post edited by Mr.Slickfish - 2012/04/23 12:01:39
I don't always snag fish, but when I do... I choose Little Cleos I'm the best looking smartest snagging poacher alive...
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TheBlueLagoon
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RE: Bowfishing
2012/04/23 07:50:37
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It was just a question as i'm not actively involved in bow-fishing.
post edited by TheBlueLagoon - 2012/04/23 08:44:43
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psu_fish
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RE: Bowfishing
2012/04/23 10:32:26
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ORIGINAL: TheBlueLagoon
It was just a question as i'm not actively involved in bow-fishing.
nice edit 
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Pork
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RE: Bowfishing
2012/04/23 10:42:05
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As asked to, to prevent another downward spiraling thread.
Problem PSU? Something to add?
"If you ever get hit with a bucket of fish, be sure to close your eyes." ><)))*>
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RE: Bowfishing
2012/04/23 11:21:51
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I've never bowfished but I'd be willing to bet it takes some talent... And some time/practice to develop said talent. Always good to expand horizons.
Go for it and good luck, Josh!
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RE: Bowfishing
2012/04/23 11:50:55
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ORIGINAL: Pork
As asked to, to prevent another downward spiraling thread.
Problem PSU? Something to add?
There was no reason for BlueLagoon to question the OP for killing the fish via bowfishing, after all it is LEGAL to do so in PA and the OP has just as much right at a rod and reel fisherman to harvest. I'm glad Slick called him on it.
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TheBlueLagoon
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RE: Bowfishing
2012/04/23 11:53:41
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legal or not I just asked him a question, and i have just as much of a right to voice my opinion of ...if you're going to kill something it's best to make good use of it...instead of kill it and chuck it in a dumpster. Just my opinion.
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RE: Bowfishing
2012/04/23 11:59:53
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ORIGINAL: psu_fish
ORIGINAL: Pork
As asked to, to prevent another downward spiraling thread.
Problem PSU? Something to add?
There was no reason for BlueLagoon to question the OP for killing the fish via bowfishing, after all it is LEGAL to do so in PA and the OP has just as much right at a rod and reel fisherman to harvest. I'm glad Slick called him on it.
Just like there was no reason for you to chime in on a posters reading comprehension skills in the tourny thread? Or your 'Troll more' comment on BL's Wilhelm thread? I think you're doin' enough trolling for everyone. If anyone has anything pertinent to bowfishing, feel free to post it. Anyone who has nothing to add to the conversation, please move on to another thread. If have something for me, feel free to PM. Thank you
"If you ever get hit with a bucket of fish, be sure to close your eyes." ><)))*>
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RE: Bowfishing
2012/04/23 13:00:48
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If your not too far id try shenango river by the bridge in new hamburgh theres always a bunch of carp down stream from there if your not too far pm me and ill give ya some decent areas to try in there. The amish tend to do a decent job cleaning upt he carp at wilhelm and leave nice piles of the stinky things on the bank. Its a nice smell in july when they get nice and ripe lol
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Josh7388
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RE: Bowfishing
2012/04/23 13:19:29
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the fish would be going for coon and mink bait for when trapping rolls around, and it is legal, a way to get me to send more time outdoors, and i love to archery hunt too so just extending my season wth practice shooting. As for the mink and coon the get skinned and the pelts get sold.
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RE: Bowfishing
2012/04/23 18:39:52
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Josh,
Not sure where your at but Geneva swamps has some.
Mike
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RE: Bowfishing
2012/04/23 18:52:06
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Bowfishing, Clubbing, Dynamite, Litle Cleos...........................Whats the difference?
BH
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RE: Bowfishing
2012/04/23 19:53:55
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minks are pretty sweet, my old man has a really nice one mounted is pretty. have never seen one in the wild and looking at it i can see why
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Josh7388
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RE: Bowfishing
2012/04/23 23:37:35
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fishin coyote, would that be wadeable?
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RE: Bowfishing
2012/04/24 02:53:48
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Josh, try Pym at night wit a light or the river big or lil shanango ,there everwhere and in creeks flowing in iv caught them. By hand you could smoke them wit a bow its was ankle deep, ganeva proly gets pretty sinky Idk just guessing,and orangevill at the river is good or sharpsvill dam,and iv never used carp before but I canned up some whitebass and it worked awesome in dirt holes in woods woods on big coon and even caught a red Fox couldn't believe it ha
I'd rather be lucky then good,but im to good to be lucky
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RE: Bowfishing
2012/04/24 08:11:04
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Josh, I bowfish Mahoning Creek. I use a recurve and just old aluminum arrows. I don't have a special rig or anything. Just old bent arrows, or missing fletch, or too long for my other bow etc. I wade and shoot, then chase my arrow around sometimes. It's pretty fun. A little cold to do that now, but when the water warms up, it's a blast. The fish that I kill become cutbait, turtle bait, coon bait, or fertilizer for my garden. It's really alot of fun and helps hone your skills. If you don't already, try groundhog hunting with a recurve. It's very fun. It's a little easier when the hay gets about a foot high. You can sneak up on them a little easier.
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RE: Bowfishing
2012/04/24 18:31:19
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Josh,
Although parts are wadeable(sp)I'd stick with the spots that near the rds or get a canoe and have fun
Mike
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RE: Bowfishing
2012/04/25 10:46:51
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Ask the folks on the mississippi what's the point of bow fishing.
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