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Bowfishing Buzz brings you all the current information, tactics, strategies, tournament news, interviews, and funny stories that all revolve around the great sport of bowfishing. Bowfishing is the fastest outdoor sport in North America, its fast paced, exciting, laughter, adrenaline, non stop bowfishing fun. Bowfishing Buzz is your podcast for all your bowfishing news......
We want to hear from our fellow bowfishers! Shoot us a text!Summer might be winding down, but the bowfishing isn’t! On Episode 126, we’re joined by Clayton Meyer of The Obsession Outdoors to talk fall bowfishing and break down his strategies for finding fish as the water starts to cool.We also shine the Species Spotlight on the Quillback Carpsucker, uncovering some crazy facts about this overlooked fish—including just how crazy they get during the spawn!Then Clayton gets put through the Rapid Fire, and we finish things off with some Bowfishing BS: Would You Rather, Fish You Wish, and plenty of laughs along the way.MegaMouth Bowfishing
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We want to hear from our fellow bowfishers! Shoot us a text!This week, D-Schmidty sits down with Mathew to hear the full story behind an unforgettable South Texas bowfishing adventure with Captain Hunter Barthels of Extreme Bowfishing!
From takeoff to chasing Alligator Gar in the coastal waters alongside Jana Waller Bair of Skull Bound Chronicles, the action starts early. Then the crew heads inland with one goal in mind: find a TRUE GIANT Gator Gar.On Day 3, it all came together. Mathew tells us exactly what happened when the opportunity of a lifetime appeared out of nowhere! You’ll hear exactly what was going through his mind, how the shot unfolded, and what it felt like when he realized just how big this fish really was. Then Captain Hunter Barthels joins the show to talk about what it takes to be a top-notch bowfishing guide in South Texas and consistently put clients on incredible fish.PLUS—we've got Fish You Wish and some of D-Schmidty’s early bowfishing diary stories! Big fish. Big stories. South Texas bowfishing.You DON’T want to miss Episode 125 of Bowfishing Buzz!MegaMouth Bowfishing
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🏆 BAA WORLDS CHAMPIONS! Harley Gummert Breaks Down Team Komplete Kahos' 612-Pound Victory | Ep. 124
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The 2026 BAA World Championship is in the books, and Team Komplete Kahos is bringing home another World Title!
This week on the Bowfishing Buzz Podcast, Mathew recaps his trip to Benton, Arkansas, covering everything from the AMS/MegaMouth booth to the massive weigh-ins, incredible stories from teams across the country, and one unforgettable weekend at the BAA Worlds.
Then we're joined by Harley Gummert of Team Komplete Kahos after he and teammate Hunter Guse captured the 2026 BAA Big 20 World Championship weighing in 612-pounds of Silvers and Buffalo.
We also preview next week's Texas adventure with Jana Waller Bair, John Bair, Hunter Barthels, and Extreme Bowfishing.
In this episode:
- 2026 BAA Worlds recap
- Behind-the-scenes from Arkansas
- Team Komplete Kahos interview
- 612-pound winning strategy
- Fish You Wish
- Texas trip preview
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Who knew a broken truck could lead to one of the best bowfishing adventures of the year? In Episode 123, we recap an awesome weekend at the Bluegrass Youth Bowfishing Bonanza, and tell the story of how mechanical problems in Kentucky somehow turned into Dennis sticking a 50+ pound spoonbill. Mathew eventually made it back to retrieve the truck (and even found a few fish along the way), and then we sit down with Parker LaRue for everything you need to know before the 2026 BAA Worlds in Arkansas—from payouts and red zones to tournament schedules and winning predictions. We also dive into another Fish You Wish and some Breaking News. Grab a cold drink, sharpen your arrows, and join us for another episode where the stories are almost as big as the fish!
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On this episode of the Bowfishing Buzz, Derrick and Mathew sit down with Jeb Verhalen and Eric Coggon from Team Bottom Feeders, the 2026 AMS Big 20 Champions. After coming close in previous years with a runner-up finish in 2022, 5th place finish in 2023, and a 4th place finish in 2024 Team Bottom Feeders finally sealed the deal and took home the win.
We talk with Jeb and Eric about scouting, takeoff, tournament night decisions, the pressure of weigh-in, and what it felt like to finally hear their names called as AMS Big 20 champions.
Derrick and Mathew also recap their trip to Maryland chasing Northern Snakeheads and stingrays with Working Class Outdoorsman, preview Mathew’s upcoming trip to Kentucky for the Bluegrass Youth Bonanza, and discuss Team AMS Bowfishing’s big win at the Kentucky Lake Outdoors Bowfishing Tournament with a Big 20 weight of 585 pounds and Big Fish honors with a 64-pound Bighead.
Plus a Youth Fish You Wish segment
It’s an episode packed with Big 20 stories, Kentucky bowfishing, snakeheads, stingrays, and plenty of bowfishing talk.
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This week on Bowfishing Buzz, we’re recapping the 15th Annual AMS Big 20 Challenge and breaking down all the results from one of Wisconsin’s biggest bowfishing weekends.
We’ll also talk about Mathew and Julie’s Memorial Day carp beatdown, where they filled the boat with dirt donkeys.
Then we’re looking ahead to the next stretch of road trips. The crew heads to Maryland on June 1st to chase Northern Snakeheads with Working Class Outdoorsman, followed by Matt and Derrick heading to Kentucky on June 10th for the Bluegrass Bonanza Youth Bowfishing Tournament.
Plus, AMS Bowfishing Above & Below H2O Episode 4: Dirt Donkey Country airs June 6th on CarbonTV.
Big 20 results. Memorial Day carp chaos. Maryland snakeheads. Kentucky youth bowfishing. Fish U Wish. Dirt Donkey Country.
This episode is stacked.
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The countdown is on! On this episode of the Bowfishing Buzz Podcast, Derrick and Mathew are officially in Big 20 mode as the 15th Annual AMS Big 20 Challenge is only days away.
Joining the show for a portion of the episode is Joshua Mertens, team captain from last year’s winning team. Joshua talks about what it was like taking home the Big 20 title, the pressure of coming back as defending champs, how his team is preparing, whether any scouting has started, and what expectations look like heading into tournament weekend.
Derrick and Mathew also dive into tournament prep, scouting talk, changing conditions, strategy, and the excitement building around one of the biggest weekends in bowfishing. They cover new BAA records, break down the Big Fish Categories and the prizes up for grabs, and reveal a staggering Big 20 average weight that proves the state of Wisconsin means business when it comes to giant common carp.
Plus, this week’s Fish You Wish and Derrick and Mathew make their official winning weight predictions for the 2026 AMS Big 20 Challenge.
Boats are getting rigged, weather apps are getting abused, and every bowfisherman in Wisconsin is trying to figure out where the big fish are hiding.
It’s Episode 120 of the Bowfishing Buzz Podcast — and the road to the Big 20 starts now.
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The fish are moving and things are heating up in Episode 119 of Bowfishing Buzz.
We break down everything you need to know heading into the AMS Big 20 Tournament, including key rule changes, strategy shifts, and why this year could be one of the wildest yet.
We also share one of our favorite listener success stories—Isaac from Minnesota went from struggling to find fish… to stacking carp in one night after applying a few simple tips.
On the water, the crew has been busy. Garrett drops a personal best Buffalo weighing 27.8 pounds, and one lucky fan nails the exact weight guess out of over 360 entries.
We cover recent BAA state records, dive into current tournament trends, and wrap it up with a massive Fish You Wish out of Iowa—a 49.40 lb state record Common Carp.
Plus, we have a little fun imagining what rough fish would sound like if they could talk.
And don’t forget—Above & Below H2O returns May 9th on CarbonTV with “Go Bighead or Go Home” as the crew heads to Kentucky in search of giants.
🎯 Real stories. Real fish. Real bowfishing.
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Spring is waking up and the bowfishing grind is officially ON.
In Episode 118, the boys break down everything you need to know about April bowfishing — where to find fish, how conditions are changing, and why right now might be one of the most underrated times to be on the water.
We’re also talking tournament season prep, as Lance Brantley joins the show to dive into how Team AMS is getting dialed in, what it takes to compete at a high level, and what separates the top teams from the rest of the pack.
We’ve got a few key updates:
- Breakdown projected spawn temperatures on a variety of fish and where you should look for them
- Mathew heading to the Kicking Bear banquet to help grow the next generation of bowfishing
- A MONSTER 75 lb Tennessee State Record Black Buffalo shot by Adam Allen
Plus, we preview this weekend’s episode of Above & Below H2O – Badger State Bowfishing Blitz Part 2 airing on CarbonTV — packed with nonstop action from Wisconsin waters.
And of course… we wrap it up with Fish You Wish.
This week’s fish comes from a state where it’s illegal to shoot rabbits from motorboats… so you know it’s gotta be a good one 😏
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This week on the Bowfishing Buzz Podcast, we’re joined by a true legend of the sport — Ron “Shot” Willet.
Shot has been bowfishing since the 1970’s and has seen the sport evolve from homemade setups to what it is today. From attending youth events and inspiring the next generation, to winning the AMS Big 30, Shot brings stories, laughs, and wisdom that every bowfisher needs to hear.
We also cover:
🌨️ Winter Storm Iona derailing Mathew’s trip to the BAA Spring Meeting
🏆 Jack LaSee, inventor of the AMS Retriever, being inducted into the BAA Hall of Fame — and the incredible story of how it all started
🎥 Fan-submitted 2026 goals — get featured and win a limited edition Bowfishing Buzz T-Shirt
😂 Derrick compares Landon Lee Conley to LeBron James… and yeah, the flopping gets called out
Plus your favorite segments:
🎯 Fish You Wish
🔥 BB banter
…and plenty more
If you love bowfishing, this episode is packed with history, humor, and straight-up legendary moments.
MegaMouth Bowfishing
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AMS Bowfishing
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The man behind G-Rex Bows joins the Buzz.
This week on the Bowfishing Buzz, Mathew and D-Schmidty sit down with Joey Greenwell — the builder, machinist, and bowfishing junkie who turned a crowded basement shop into one of the most respected lever-bow operations in the game.
We rewind the tape to Joey’s early bowfishing days, talk about squeezing machines into a basement workspace, cutting down walls to make room for more lathes, and what it really takes to quit your job and chase the American dream in manufacturing. From humble beginnings to the partnership with MegaMouth Bowfishing, this one’s about grit, growth, and building bows that flat-out perform.
We also break down big changes to the 2026 AMS Big 20 Challenge:
- First place adjusted from $10,000 to $7,500 to spread payouts deeper
- Buffalo limit reduced from 10 to 5 to tighten up weights and increase competition
What does it mean for strategy? For teams chasing checks? We dig into it.
Then things get… uncomfortable.
Mathew shares his now-infamous Oklahoma City “Bubble Gut” incident — featuring a desperate sprint, an Omni hotel lobby restroom, and the worst possible toilet paper scenario. Yes. It’s as bad as it sounds.
Kranky the Carp calls in with underwater intel.
We relive the heartbreak of the Big Fish That Got Away.
And of course… it wouldn’t be complete without Fish You Wish — where the fish gets bigger, the stories get wilder, and someone’s definitely stretching the truth.
From basement builds to bathroom battles… this one’s loaded.
🎯 Listen now on your favorite platform and make sure you’re locked in for the 2026 season.
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This episode hits deep and still brings the laughs. We’re joined by Casey Lee, who opens up about his journey through addiction, bad decisions, jail time, and finally hitting rock bottom—before finding a lifeline in bowfishing. Casey shares how bowfishing gave him purpose again, brought excitement back into his life, and helped him reconnect with what matters most: his kids and his future.
Mathew and D-Schmidty go head-to-head (again) on daytime vs. nighttime bowfishing, break down a brutally cold ice-fishing adventure, and cover important upcoming bowfishing dates you won’t want to miss.
Plus:
- Timmy Boy attempts to eat 10 pounds of deep-fried fish
- AMS Big 20 pre-registration dates
- Fish You Wish
- And yes… we read poems about each other (for better or worse)
Real talk, real laughs, and real bowfishing—this one’s got it all. 🎯🎣
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Episode 114 of the Bowfishing Buzz Podcast is absolutely loaded from start to finish.
We cover everything from wallaby’s to koi carp, boating safety and cold-water trivia, an Archery Trade Show recap, and the wild story behind how nighttime bowfishing was finally legalized in Wisconsin.
We’re joined by Chris Cass, better known as Shaggy Dog, founder of the Wisconsin Bowfishing Association. Chris takes us on an incredible journey—from walking the banks at 16 years old sticking carp, to leading the charge that forever changed Wisconsin bowfishing laws.
The story doesn’t stop there. Chris shares his international adventures competing in New Zealand’s Koi Carp Classics, hunting Wallaby’s and Peacocks, and earning the prestigious New Zealand Master Hunting Award.
Plus:
- 🎯 Mathew and D-Schmidty lock in a brand-new bowfishing bet for the year
- 🐟 Fish You Wish — straight from the Pelican State
- 🎯 Bowfishing New Year’s Resolutions
- ⚠️ Boating safety & cold-water trivia to keep you sharp and safe
- 🥃 And ask the important question:
“You paid HOW much for a Captain and Coke?!”
If you love bowfishing history, hard-earned wins, and stories that prove one person really can change the sport—this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
🎧 Available wherever you listen to podcasts.
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🎄🔥 We cranked the Christmas spirit to FULL SEND for our final episode of 2025, and this one’s an absolute heater. We officially unleash the ALL-NEW Mega-Rex bow, then rip through fan questions covering the craziest stuff that happens in the boat, how AMS gear has evolved over the years, and why the EverGlide Safety Slide is non-negotiable on the water.
Things get extra spicy when DJ-Schmidty and MC Mathew go full send and perform a brand-new Christmas song LIVE on the pod — 🎶 “Bowfishing Bells.” 🎶
We’re also joined by Justin Cook, dropping the details on a youth bowfishing tournament being brought back from the dead, because the next generation matters, and we wrap things up with Fish You Wish.
Christmas chaos. New gear. Loud laughs.
Grab some eggnog, turn it up, and close out the year with Bowfishing Buzz! 🎯🎄
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Hold onto your bowstrings — Episode 112 is LOADED.
D-Schmidty and Mathew are back from rutcation with stories of bucks, airboats, adrenaline, and… bubble gut in the treestand?
Then we drop big news for 2025:
⭐ The 15th Annual AMS Big 20 dates are officially announced
⭐ The Youth Tournament returns to Kentucky — now called the Bluegrass Bonanza Youth Bowfishing Tournament
You’ll also hear why bowfishers deserve more credit than we get — from conservation, to fish removal, to being straight-up aquatic snipers.
And for the first time ever…
🎵 we debut the brand-new bowfishing anthem: “Save a Walleye, Thank a Bowfisher.”
(Yes, it’s catchy. You will be singing it all day.)
PLUS — we roll back to the 14th Annual AMS Big 20 to chat with 12-year-old bowfishing phenom Brody Brossman, fresh off the tournament and full of energy.
Other chaos inside this episode:
- Wild and weird carp facts
- Bucks headed to barrel town (via airboat!)
- Bubble Gut + TP Shuffle survival story
- Gear talk: why bowfishers are more technical than people think
💥 Tournaments. Music. Hunting. Bowfishing chaos.
This episode has it all.
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Think you know bowfishing? Mathew and D-Schmidty go head-to-head in a trivia battle packed with bragging rights, wrong answers, and plenty of laughs.
We’re also tipping our hats to Parker Larue and crew for snagging the bid to host the 2026 BAA Worlds Bowfishing Championship in Arkansas – huge congrats!
Plus:
🎯 Does scent control really make a difference for deer hunters?
💦 Summersaults off the bowfishing deck (yes… literally) and some unexpected “mooning” moments
🐟 The fish-you-wish that tips the scales at over 500 pounds
🏆 Fresh looks at BAA records and stories from the water
It’s all the chaos, competition, and comedy you’ve come to expect from The Bowfishing Buzz. Tune in and test your skills!
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On this episode of the Bowfishing Buzz, we’re joined by Christina Hayden as she lays out why Virginia should be your pick to host the 2026 BAA Worlds. From what numbers teams and Big 20 teams can expect, to boundaries, fishable waters, tournament site, time of year, and side pots—Christina makes the case for casting your vote for Virginia and the Chesapeake Challenge.
But that’s not all—this episode is packed with action:
- 🐍 Species Breakdown: The Northern Snakehead
- 🐊 Kyle Snelgrove’s 12-foot Gator
- 🦅 Mathew’s wild run-in with a hawk while apple picking
- 🎣 Fish You Wish
- 🏆 Landon Conley chasing down more youth records
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This week we’re joined by Parker La Rue from Arkansas, and he’s here to tell us why the Razorback State is throwing down a bid to host the 2026 BAA World Championship.
We’re talking:
🔥 What Numbers and Big 20 teams can expect
🌊 Boundaries and legal waters on the table
📍 The tournament site and time of year
💪 And most importantly—why YOU should cast your vote for Arkansas.
Tune in and hear Parker’s pitch—for Arkansas Worlds 2026
Plus
🎯 Why Fall Bowfishing is Special
Cooler temps, crisp air, fiery sunsets, and monster fish moving in the shallows—it’s the season that turns every trip into a memory.
🏈 My Fantasy Football Team Name Rocks 🤘
Because if you can’t dominate your league, at least your team name better be legendary.
🐊 Big Game Bowfishing for Alligator
Where adrenaline meets armor-plated giants—bowfishing on beast-mode.
🎣 Fish U Wish
Dream fish, dream shot—because on the water, anything can happen.
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USA gear makes all the difference. We joined them for a night on the water, and the action didn’t disappoint—arrows were flying, the fish were huge, and the stories were even bigger. Tune in as we relive the rush, break down their winning strategies, and share what it’s like to chase giants with a team that just can’t stop stacking trophies.
Also in this episode:
• Matt’s 74 lb. bighead
• Bowfishing AirBnB’s
• Kentucky redemption tour
• Key to success – live on the water
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This one’s a heater! In Episode 107 of Bowfishing Buzz, we break down the chaos and carnage from the BAA Worlds and Cajun 8 tournaments. Then we dial up Tommy Woods, a true legend of the game, to hear how he’s evolving his tactics to stay lethal in today’s bowfishing battleground. Spoiler: he’s not slowing down. Oh, and did we mention fan mail? We reveal some gifts we received from a listener that truly had us cracking up.
Also in this episode:
- BAA Worlds + Cajun 8 highlights
- How goldfish food and Pepto Bismol are connected
- Wyoming Bowfishing
- Gator season in Georgia—lock and load!
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In Ep. 106, we recognize that Schmidty is a man of his word, as he rocks a rather revealing dress during the entire podcast. We also break down bowfishing history and truly discover how long bowfishing has been a part of human life. Have you ever heard the song, “Buy You A Drank”, by T-Pain? Well, not this version you haven’t.
Plus!
• Worlds tournament discussion
• One lake tournaments – good or bad?
• Squirrel dogs, rabbit dogs and…carp dogs?
• It’s illegal to play dominoes on Sundays!
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In episode 105, we give renown bowfishing trophy hunter, Randy Conover, a call. Randy consistently shoots bigheads that tip the scale at over 100 pounds, including a 120-pound white bighead he shot earlier this year. Matt and Derrick also brush up on their bowfishing knowledge with another rendition of “Bowfishing Fact or Fiction”.
Plus!
• How many lbs. of silvers in North America?
• A Minnesota carp that’s older than Mathew
• How many teams are shooting Worlds?
• How to utilize a ladder while bowfishing
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In Ep. 104, we recap our recent bowfishing road trip down to Kentucky, as well as give renowned bowfishing tournament shooter, Lance Brantley, a call so he can tell us about his 2nd place finish at this past weekend’s Muzzy Classic. We also share a serious moment when discussing a situation that happened to us in South Dakota earlier this month.
Plus!
• A paddlefish swam 930 miles
• Lance’s hatred of store front windows
• Fish You Wish & BAA Records
• Badgers LOVE carp!?
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We are on the water in Carptown USA for Ep. 103. We recap the last four days and dive into detail how the bowfishing has been. Beautiful weather, high temps, and spawning carp to pop up thunderstorms, high winds, falling barometer, 20 degree temp change, and spawning coming to a complete stop. Garrett Drexler is on the deck, does he shoot a carp during the podcast?Plus:* Schmidty has gas station chicken burrito bubble gut * Interview with Garrett Drexler * Wisconsin Bowfishing Association wins the 2025 Invasive Species Action Award
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We are joined by Joshua Mertens team captain of Indicarp Charters Bowfishing and winners of the 2025 AMS Big 20. With only 4 bowfishing tournaments under his belt Josh dives into his teams scouting, the weather, tournament day, the boat race to his spot tournament night, weigh ins, to lifting the $10,000 first place check.
Plus:* Barometric pressure and how it effects fish * Big 20 Re-cap * 60 foot jumps on a 4-wheeler * Fish you wish
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Special AMS Big 20 podcast as we dive into some of the specifics of the tournament from boat registration, parking, rules, mandatory meeting, take off, and weigh ins. We can't wait to se you all this Saturday for the 14th Annual AMS Big 20.
Plus* Matt and D-Schmidty give there Big 20 predictions * Sampling smoked pickled eggs on set * Time to pick out a dress for D-Schmidty, he's not going to beat Matt's 56 * Fish you Wish * Jann Waller and Julie Mq Queen Wisconsin bowfishing experience
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Celebrate Episode 100 with us this week! We give away all kinds of gift cards, apparel, and gear! We also interview all the staff here at AMS, talk with Landon Conley the 2024 Youth Bowfisher of the Year AND play all the video submissions we received in the last week. Matt also shocks the world with yet ANOTHER bowfishing song that he heard while driving back from a night on the water. Get ready, the Roche A Cri River Rat has come out with a new bowfishing banger. PLUS! • Buff bet update • AMS Boat improvements for 2025 • AMS Big 20 is RIGHT around the corner • We hear from Waterboy’s Bobby Bouche!? E-FISH-N-SEE Bowfishing Lights
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This week, Matt and Derrick are joined IN PERSON by Jody Bigalke. We discuss his recent induction into the BAA Hall of Fame and the emotions that came with it. Jody also discusses tournament tactics and how the sport has changed over the course of his bowfishing career. Derrick also plays a song that he heard on the radio last week – Bowfishing Rockstars. PLUS! • In-depth breakdown of all the AMS Points• How to prepare for the spawn • Matt and Derrick arm wrestle for glory• AMS Big 20 category prizes• Alaskan bowfishing!?NDesigns
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This week, Matt and Derrick tackle questions submitted by YOU, our listeners. These questions are very well stated by our listeners, and they cover a lot of the “touchy subjects” when it comes to bowfishing. We also dive into early season bowfishing tactics, discuss the TANK of a common carp we shot last week, and what we think the next “breakthrough” will be in the bowfishing world. Derrick also gets surprised with a fantastic gift from Jeff Neiball.
PLUS!* BAA Scholarship program
* Bowfishing Buzz brand new sponsor
* A surprise phone call from a heartbroken friend
* Carp in Torpor stage
* The history behind the "Pittsdelphia Steagles"
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Now, the rest of the story. Part 2 of Steve Kobrine's Amazon bowfishing adventures and stories. Steve covers a wide variety of topics, including shooting dozens of fish in the piranha infested waters of the Amazon, describing a harrowing 22-mile boat ride in a 30-foot canoe in the darkness of the jungle, eating Electric Eel and Peacock Bass. Some stories get shared in this episode that truly leave Matt and Derrick speechless. Buckle up, get ready, for the conclusion - Steve Kobrine Part 2.PLUS* BAA Worlds Auctions * Nascar verse NBA - who's in better shape * Take a look in the Mirror Carp * BAA World Record Perch
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This week we are joined by possibly the most well-traveled bowfishermen in the history of the sport. Steve covers a wide variety of topics, including shooting dozens of fish in the piranha infested waters of the Amazon, describing a harrowing 22-mile boat ride in a 30-foot canoe in the darkness of the jungle, and shooting African big game at 170 yards with his bow. Some stories get shared in this episode that truly leave Matt and Derrick speechless. Buckle up, get ready, this is one for the ages. PLUS! • BAA Spring Meeting notes • Bowfisher & Youth Bowfisher of the year awards • Jody Bigalke – Newest BAA Hall of Famer Inductee • Bowfishing season is (almost) HERE!E-FISH-N-SEE Bowfishing Lights
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This week, we do a species breakdown on one of the newest and most invasive species in the United States, the clown knifefish. We also call Haylie Slater, located down in Texas, and she gives us a breakdown on an amazing event that she has been hosting for a couple years now. Matt and Derrick also discuss their recent travels to Dallas and Phoenix. PLUS! • Schmidty gets kicked out of a fancy restaurant!?• A crazed wild woman at the airport• Remembering Matt’s first ever tournament• Bowfishing safety – go the extra stepNDesigns
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We are joined this week by the Owner of The Obsession Outdoors bowfishing guide service, Clayton Meyer. He is located in Bagdad, Kentucky and seems to have been destined to guiding since he was 14 years old. We also discuss the 2025 ATA show, new products for 2025, Matt and Derrick’s ice fishing extravaganza and the loss of a Wisconsin Sports Legend. PLUS!* How to get stuck at a boat ramp * The famous "One Finger Miracle" * Clayton's bowfishing paradise lodge * A yearlong bowfishing tournament?
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With 2024 wrapping up its time to hear some of your 2025 Bowfishing Resolutions. We give our top 3 resolutions and top 3 moments from 2024. Happy New Year everyone.
Plus* Kranky the Carp joins us * Fish that you wish * 16 years of shooting a fish every month (192 months) * Freshwater fish over 100 pounds * What does it take to be a top bowfishing team
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We are joined by Tommy Woods (Team TKO), Dennis Redden (Redden Outfitters), and Lance Brantley (Team On Track) as we discuss the 2024 bowfishing season, bucket list fish, if you only had one day to bowfish what's that date, location and species, and the upcoming 2025 BAA Worlds Bowfishing Championship. Mathew tells us about his crazy archery success on a buck that was to close.
Plus
- Northern Snakehead discussion
- Fish you Wish
- Black Friday Specials
- Orange Army weekend
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We sit down with the owners of AMS Bowfishing and take you back to the very beginning and how it all started. Cindy's father Jack Lasee had a vision back in the 70's and Cindy followed that vision to what is now known as AMS Bowfishing. We look back at Cindy and Jeff dating back in high school, building Retrievers in their small apartment, starting a family as the business expands, floating down the Black River in canoes, bowfishing for sharks and crocodiles, to life these days.
Plus we discuss* Alabama wins the bid for 2025 BAA Worlds * BAA Records * Schmidty punched his archery tag * Fall Bowfishing * Fish You Wish
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Its Wisconsin vs Alabama to see who will host the 2025 BAA Worlds Bowfishing Championship. We are joined by Noah Kreilkramp and Mitch Pfohl of Wisconsin and Michael Cather and Peyton Travers of Alabama. They lay out all the tournament details and information why you should vote either Wisconsin or Alabama. Voting opens the first week of October on the Bowfishing Association of Americas website. https://bowfishingassociation.com
Plus:
- Alligator facts
- Derrick got scared in the woods
- Matt's amazing mouth calls
- BAA Records
- Bowfishing Ninjas Fantasy Football update week 2
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Its Alligator season and we are joined by Grayson Padrick with Central Florida Trophy Hunts as he gives a rundown of their Alligator guide service and how they put their clients on the Gators. Plus Mathew tells us his stories from his past 5 Gator hunts.
PLUS!* 2025 BAA Worlds Bid * BAA records * Derricks Bears * Fish You Wish * Grass Carp poop turns into what?????
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In this episode, Matt, and Derrick call bowfishing pioneer, Randy Woodward. Randy has paved the way for thousands of bowfishers during his bowfishing tenure. Matt also gets creative and shows Derrick a song he recently heard. (I'm there to Bowfish)
PLUS!
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- Kranky discusses pole vaulting and swimming
- 28 year anniversary plans (NOT what you think)
- Best month for BIG fish
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In this episode, Matt and Derrick compile a list of bowfishing trivia questions to ask each other. We also discuss the upcoming Cajun 8, and Derrick sings a song NOBODY has ever heard before.😉
PLUS!
- Derrick thinks he's Charlie Daniels
- Record goldfish everywhere!
- Are dragon carp real?
- World’s biggest dirt track racing superfan
- Upcoming bowfishing road trips
- Fish You Wish
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In this episode, we discuss the absolute destruction that silver carp have caused in United States waterways, and how they are able to get away with it. We also get a phone call from a friend who’s on a bowfishing journey. 😉
PLUS!
• What is broadcast spawning?
• Best places to bowfish in mid-summer
• The BILLION dollar invasive specie problem
• World record silver carp
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In this episode we are joined by Team Descalin' boat captain Ryan Devine. Winning back to back Muzzy Classic Bowfishing Tournaments and taking home $12,000 this year Ryan talks about team chemistry, the pressures of competing in tournaments, scouting, tournament night, to heading back to weigh ins.
We also discuss:
- BAA Records
- Randy Woodward and the Youth Worlds Championship
- Kranky the Carp found a new lady
- Fish you Wish
- New bodies of waters and adapting to what fish are up for tournaments
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In this podcast we sit down with 2024 BAA World Champ Lance Brantley and long time bowfisher Dennis Redden. What was it like chasing Bigheads in the 90's compared to now? Did giant Bigheads exist back then compared to now? How much time to you have to put in for it all to work out? We also talk about the Jarred Ashmore Youth Bowfishing Tournament and how our shooters did.
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- One lake tournaments verse open water tournaments
- BAA Records
- Fish you wish
- Youth Bowfishing Championship June 22
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In this podcast we re-cap the BAA Worlds Bowfishing Championship. Giant Big 20 weights over 860 pounds.
Plus:
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- Shotgun Starts
- 2025 Big 20 Dates
- BAA Records
- Fish you Wish
- Derricks new glasses
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In this episode we re-cap the AMS Big 20 from tournament day to weigh ins.
Plus* Don't forget your boat plug
* Big Fish Categories and prizes they won
* Top 8 placing Teams and money they won
* Kranky the Carp calls the BB Hotline
* BAA Worlds
* Brody's 30 pound common
* BAA Records
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That time of year again as we discuss the days leading up to the 13th Annual AMS Big 20 Bowfishing Tournament. BIG FISH categories and the prizes you could win, specific rules, tournament day schedule, BIG FISH POT, food trucks, weigh in day, and tournament sponsors. Its going to be a great event..................
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- BAA Records
- Bowfishing May 8th
- Fish You Wish
- Q&A
- Polarized Sunglasses
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This past week, we had the pleasure of bowfishing with the Slock Master himself, Tim Wells. Tim is an outdoor industry giant, and has been producing high quality, engaging content for over 30 years. His show, “Relentless Pursuit”, is one of the most watched outdoor programs ever. He joins us today on the Bowfishing Buzz to discuss how our recent trip with him went.
We also cover:
• The new blow dart world record
• What Tim did before he became an outdoor content creator
• Why Tim is so invested in instinctual shooting
• Tim’s most memorable bowfishing adventure
PLUS!
Get ready, the 13th Annual Big 20 is only a little over a week away! 🤯
This episode it totally based off the questions and topics brought up by our listeners from our recent social media post. We love talking about what YOU guys are interested in listening to! We discuss everything from how to efficiently find fish on new bodies of water, to debating how many rolls of toilet paper you should have in your boat!
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Did Matt survive the Wisco Wild Man fiasco?
How to prevent bowfishing burnout
What piece of bowfishing equipment is most important?
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In this episode, we talk with Joe Nichols from Kentucky. Joe tells us stories from the early 2000's when they first started to see Bigheads in the Ohio River and how they learned how to hunt them down compared to their normal style of bowfishing.
We also cover:
- Bighead History
- Is it Thumbs up or Nubs Up?
- Who won the AMS March Madness Pool
- BAA Record
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E-FISH-N-SEE Bowfishing Lights
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MegaMouth Bowfishing
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AMS Bowfishing
Over 40 years of American made innovation. Bowfishing is our way of life, it runs through our veins.
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In episode 77, we talk with Scott Henslee, Owner of Bowfishing Extreme to discuss how Bowfishing Extreme has grown to become the industry giant it is now.
We also cover:
• The most important aspects of owning a business
• March Madness or May Mayhem?
• List of new BAA records
• Scott’s love of the bowfishing community
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MegaMouth Bowfishing
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AMS Bowfishing
Over 40 years of American made innovation. Bowfishing is our way of life, it runs through our veins.
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In episode 76, we do a deep dive into the butterfly success that took place out in Idaho. We talk about the conditions, what the fish were doing, and the heartbreak that bowfishing offers.
We also cover:
• The overwhelming feeling of bowfishing relief
• Mathew’s decorated 17-year career at AMS
• The bow/reel/arrow setup we used on these butterflies
• Next week’s highly anticipated guest
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E-FISH-N-SEE Bowfishing Lights
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MegaMouth Bowfishing
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AMS Bowfishing
Over 40 years of American made innovation. Bowfishing is our way of life, it runs through our veins.
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We are on location in the beautiful State of Idaho chasing a bucket list fish, the Butterfly Carp. We are joined on this trip with Jana Waller, host of Skull Bound Chronicles, and go over how night one went.
We also cover:
- Cindy and Jeff Braun induction into the Bowfishing Association of America Hall of Fame
- Mathew's and Jana's craziest bowfishing adventures
- How Jana has built Skull Bound Chronicles into what it is today
- Does barometric pressure affect fish?
MegaMouth Bowfishing
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AMS Bowfishing
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Episode 74 consists of a detailed recap of what it took to keep our bowfishing rights upheld down in the state of Oklahoma. Pete and the rest of the governing body of the BAA represented the community and were successful in keeping harsh bowfishing limits at bay.
We also cover:
• Rest in peace to our Bowfishing Brothers
• Accidentally passing up state record fish
• 2024 tournament pre-registration dates
• How to properly represent the bowfishing community
PLUS!
The Bowfishing Buzz has a new sponsor!?
MegaMouth Bowfishing
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AMS Bowfishing
Over 40 years of American made innovation. Bowfishing is our way of life, it runs through our veins.
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Episode 73 consists of a deep dive into the mythical, beautiful, and ultra rare butterfly carp with Grinz and Finz Guide Service owners, Travis and Jenni Oviatt. Travis and Jenni have amazing success out in Idaho getting their clients on these once in a lifetime butterfly carp.
We also cover:
• Our 2024 ATA Show in St. Louis
• Oklahoma Limits and Regulations
• Recent BAA Records
• How to book your trip with Grinz and Finz
PLUS!
Matt and Derrick are doing WHAT in -30 degree weather!?
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2024 New Products, Holiday Discounts, and Podcast Payoff – Jase Greer (Ep. 72)
In episode 72 we discuss all the new products that MegaMouth and AMS are bringing to the table for 2024. We dive into specifics on our new AMS Ringo Bow, Retriever Sport, Retriever Sport Combo, and the revolutionary MegaMouth Quad-Lock point. After that, we reach out to newly addicted bowfisher and Lindley Creek Band member, Jase Greer, to discuss how listening to bowfishing podcasts has greatly improved his success on the water.
We also cover:
- How to prepare yourself for this upcoming season
- How Jase was exposed to the sport of bowfishing
- Limited time holiday sales for MegaMouth and AMS
PLUS!
A crocodile named “Derrick”? 🤔
2023 Bass Pro US Open and Cajun 8 Champion, Owner of On-Track K-9 Big Game Recovery, and fresh off his purchase of a bowfishing retail store, Lance Brantley finds some time to join us on the Bowfishing Buzz. We discuss everything that Lance has going on in his life right now, as well as dive into what has driven him to become the outdoor businessman that he is today.
We also cover:
- How grueling scouting for big tournaments can be
- What led Lance to make his most recent business purchase
- How Lance's tracking dog journey began
- Matt's spectacular archery season
PLUS!
Who is going to lose our fantasy football bet and have to go bowfishing in a dress!? 🤔
How much money is spent on keeping Silver Carp out of the Great Lakes? You will be shocked plus newly appointed Bowfishing Association of America President Christina Hayden joins us.
Its October so get out there and enjoy the outdoors. Its a beautiful time of the year to be on the water or in the woods. It'll put a smile on your face.
Dedicated tournament shooter, Jody Bigalke, makes his second appearance on the Bowfishing Buzz podcast this week. We sit down and chat about how the techniques and strategies of shooting tournaments has changed over the last decade.
We also discuss:
• Jody’s bowfishing boat journey
• Tips on how to have a successful fall bowfishing outing
• 2024 BAA President nominations
• Recap of our Mississippi river trip
PLUS!
• What are the odds that Schmidty licks a lamprey? (“Why does it taste so SPICY!?”) 🤔
MegaMouth Bowfishing
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AMS Bowfishing
Over 40 years of American made innovation. Bowfishing is our way of life, it runs through our veins.
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This week we sit down with long time AMS Bowfishing family member and owner of Redden Outfitters in Kentucky, Dennis Redden. Dennis recaps his 2023 guiding season and how bowfishing in Kentucky has changed over the years.
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We also discuss:
• Biggest learning curve for first time bowfishers
• Dennis’ thoughts on Worlds 2024 being held in Kentucky
• Redden family bowfishing memories
• Best days on the water so far in 2023
PLUS!
• What should be the punishment for the loser of AMS Fantasy Football League? (You’re going to want to hear this!) 🤔
MegaMouth Bowfishing
Proven to be the TOUGHEST bowfishing reel on the market. Built and designed to dominate.
AMS Bowfishing
Over 40 years of American made innovation. Bowfishing is our way of life, it runs through our veins.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
This week, we discuss Matt’s recent trip to Delaware targeting stingray with Corey Brossman, Jana Waller (Skull Bound Chronicles), and Julie McQueen (President of CarbonTV) as well as all the juicy discussion currently going on in the bowfishing world lately.
We also discuss:
• Wisconsin Record Silver Carp!?
• Worlds 2024 in Kentucky
• Wisconsin Big 30 Team of the Year
• Greg Pyle – a true pioneer for not only bowfishing, but also AMS Bowfishing
PLUS!
• What is the tastiest way to prepare stingray fillets? (You’re going to want to hear this!) 🤔
Mallory joins us and discusses what got her into the sport and why her love for bowfishing continues to grow!
We also discuss:
• Wisconsin’s tournament season
• Females getting more into bowfishing
• CRAZY bowfishing stories
• Georgia’s target rich environment
PLUS!
• How in the world do you shoot 1900 fish in ONE night!? 🤔
In this episode, with special guest Robert Blackburn, we discuss:
- Robert’s accident that took place in April 2021
- How Robert has recovered and what he has to do differently
- Why safety slides are SO IMPORTANT to use while bowfishing
- 2024 Worlds Tournament bids
- AMS Pro-Staffers just keep winning tournaments
- Best way to prepare sunfish for table fare
Safety slides vs. tying to the back of the arrow. There is no debate. Use a slide, stay safe and have fun on the water.
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Time to re-cap the Jarred Ashmore Youth Tournament, Kentucky Bowfishing in general, another GIANT Bighead, BAA Youth records, Date for next years AMS Big 20, customer question and much more bowfishing info.
We are down in Eddyville Kentucky for the 15th Annual Jarred Ashmore Youth Bowfishing Tournament. We interview tournament director Andy Cardwell, some youth shooters, and Max Wadlington owner of Force Fee'em Bowfishing store.
Who won the $10,000 at last weekends 12th Annual AMS Big 20? Listen and find out as we re-cap the Big 20.
Bonus AMS Big 20 Challenge podcast as Mavrik Reilly (2022 AMS Big 20 Winner) joins us in studio.
Bowfishing Buzz coming at you live from the waters as the carp are spawning. Kevin is armed with the Water Moc recurve and sticks a couple carp during the podcast. Its time to get out and bowfish everyone.
We interview Team On Track captain Lance Brantley and discuss their teams HUGE win at the 2023 Bass Pro US Open Bowfishing Tournament winning $30,000 with a big 20 weight of 644 pounds. Also, if you drive in the left lane on the interstate and are getting passed in the right lane FOR THE LOVE OF GOD MOVE OVER. We also have a special discount code you can use for a great accessory from AMS Bowfishing.
Christopher James, Owner of E-FISH-N-SEE bowfishing lights, joins us and discusses why his lights can be a game changer for the sport of bowfishing. We discuss specific lumen ratings, wattage readings, why a centralized controller is important, and so SO much more.
Included in this episode is an AMS DISCOUNT CODE you won't want to miss!
Matt and Derrick also ask each other some entertaining hypothetical questions. In the wake of Derrick calling in sick to work on Monday, Matt shares some stories about some "crappy" days he's had out on the water. #TPshuffle
In this podcast, we talk with special guest Jesse Hurst. Jesse is the President of the Bowfishing Association of Michigan (BAM) and also the host for this years BAA Worlds Championship on May 20th in Michigan.
Plus we give you a discount code that you just can't refuse. Stock up because bowfishing season is here.
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In this episode we have bowfishing guide, Land of Lakes Bowfishing President, and host of Playin' Hooky Bowfishing Podcast Cody Klaus joining us. Plus Mathew and Derrick tell us their three bowfishing goals for the 2023 season. Don't forget to listen for the secret code to get some awesome deals...........
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In this episode we interview the 2023 Bowfisher of the Year Dustin Mizell. Dustin tells us about some of his 40 BAA record fish and how he pursues them. Dustin also runs Fish Kabob Bowfishing guide service and tells us some of the species that guests can encounter down in southern Alabama. Did somebody say Sharks????
Lets interview the President of the Wisconsin Bowfishing Association Brandon Cole and get his take on what it takes to run a successful Statewide bowfishing club full of diehard bowfishers.
What is this episodes secret key word? Plus AMS Big 20 Pre-registration starts today, BAA records, early season boat prep because its March and you better get your gear and boat ready for the 2023 season.
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In this podcast we are joined by bowfishing guide Damian Loveless with Loveless Outdoor Adventures. We talk to Damian about how he got started in bowfishing, competing in bowfishing tournaments, and how he has his own bowfishing guide service. Plus bowfishing news from around the country.
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In this podcast we re-cap the 2023 Archery Trade Show, go over the new BAA State record fish, some cool facts on the Bowfin, and our upcoming ice fishing trip. Plus a podcast special on leather patch beanies and pom hats.
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We are joined by Randy DuMars, owner of Orlando Gator Hunts and Bowfishing. We discuss alligator hunting techniques, what a client can expect, and of course crazy Alligator stories.
We also discuss why you should join State bowfishing associations and how you can help bowfishing grow in YOUR state. Don't be intimated to attend bowfishing tournaments!
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In this podcast we are joined by Tim Morines, the man behind the mind that drew, designed, developed, and brought to life the MegaMouth reel. Tim reflects back on what his vision was from drawing designs on napkins and then taking those drawings and bringing them to life back at the shop. Plus some great Holiday sales you don't want to miss.
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In this episode we are joined by Rich Porter from Nebraska. Rich tells us how he got involved in the sport of bowfishing, was the President of the Bowfishers of Nebraska and then Secretary/ Treasure for 13 years, and his induction into the BAA Hall of Fame. Plus we go over current BAA record fish and dive deeper into the Peamouth Chub, Sea Robin, and the Smooth Back Puffer.
In this podcast we go over the new BAA state and world record fish. Who knew there was a Peamouth Chub, Sea Robin, and a Smooth Back Puffer. Mathew's wife archery success, Asian Carp facts and Bowfishing Trivia.
In this podcast we start things out with D'Scmidty telling us his story about putting the smackdown on a brute Wisconsin whitetail, current BAA records, and then we are joined by Pete Gregoire who will be your new BAA President. Pete tells us how one night on the water was all it took for him to be hooked on bowfishing, his past and current roles in State bowfishing clubs and now the BAA, how to submit record fish, his crazy 49.8 pound Big 20 average in this years Texas State Championship, and his plans moving forward. All right here on Episode 47 of the Bowfishing Buzz.
In this Episode we are joined by AMS employees Wendy Spieth and Alyssa Bender and we listen to their stories about a recent Alligator hunt in Florida with Orlando Gator Hunts and Bowfishing.
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Lets talk about the the King of bowfishing, the common carp. How they got introduced to the United States, Spawning, Habitat, Destructive to Native Fish, Species of the Carp Family, World and State Records for Common Carp and much more.
Derrick and Mathew Re-cap their top three favorite memories from this season so far. Bank shooting Bigheads, Kids sticking giant commons, 82 pound Bighead, Employee bowfishing day, and of course the "Quote of the Day"
Bowfishing for Stingrays with Corey Brossman with Brossman Boys Bowfishing Guide Service in Delaware. We put the AMS gear to work on this trip as we shot two Butterfly Rays over 100 pounds. We tell you how to prepare Ray for the grill and a bunch more Stingray info.
Stingray, eat them up Yum Yum!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Lets talk about those shallow water torpedoes and take a deeper look into the White Amur, Grass Carp. How did they get introduced into the American waterways, what do they eat, how do they eat, why are they invasive, and how do they spawn? Listen and find out.
In this episode we are joined by Floridian Billy Lawson. Billy discusses his early bowfishing adventures for Gar and Tilapia, to Alligator, to off shore Bowfishing for Mahi Mahi.
In this two part podcast we play bowfishing trivia and then roll back a few months and play a clip from Kentucky Lake on how we each got started at the AMS Bowfishing shop.
We are back in Kentucky for the Jarred Ashmore Youth Tourney and we hit the jackpot with a giant 82 pound Bighead.
In this episode we re-cap the 11th Annual AMS Big 20 tournament and who walked away with the $10,000 first place money plus bowfishing with kids..
We are joined by fist time bowfisher and AMS employee, Olivia Leffel, as she tells us about her first experience bowfishing last week during our employee outing. Then, we dive into this weekend's 11th Annual AMS Big 20 Challenge. Who will walk away with the $10,000 first place money baby?
Lots to discuss here on the Bowfishing Buzz. We took a two week bowfishing road trip and hit the waters in Kentucky, Tennessee, and then over to Missouri. Bigheads below the dams, photo days, and of course the Bass Pro Shops US Open Bowfishing Tournament. Plus Moon Pies Baby..........................
In this episode the President of AMS Bowfishing Cindy Braun joins us and takes us back to the humble beginnings and how the evolution of AMS Bowfishing was born. From her early years bowfishing with her father, to working at the family shop, to buying AMS Bowfishing back in 1997, to where it is now. Some of her accolades include Paddlefish, Alligator, Alligator Gar, Sting Rays, Smallmouth Buffs, Bigmouth Buffs, Common Carp, starting the local NASP program in her hometown, and of course running a top notch bowfishing company.
In this episode we talk about an early season bowfishing outing we had here in Wisconsin and then we call up Jim Ed Gill owner and operator of Gill Fisheries. Jim commercial nets invasive Silvers, Bigheads, and Grass Carp on Kentucky and Barkley Lakes. He gives us a little breakdown on the whole process and we find out what happens with those boat loads of Silvers.
Lets discuss AMS on Carbon TV, Illegal selling of Invasive Fish, Bowfisher of the Year, and March Madness................
In this podcast we discuss what you should be doing to get ready for the upcoming bowfishing season. Its almost here, are you ready?
This is episode 30 of the podcast, not 29! Whoops! In this episode Ray Howell tells his story from growing up in a broken home and ending up in a foster home. One man changed his life after he was taken out on a hunting trip in Wisconsin during his high school days. Now Ray changes the lives of kids all across the country with his Kicking Bear Ministry Camps for kids.
In this episode we are joined by Captains Travis and Shannon Lanphar from Polk City Florida who own and operate Twisted Limbs Bowfishing. Listen to their story how they got started in the sport and how they ended up becoming top notch bowfishing guides in the sunshine State.
Welcome back to Season 4 Episode 28. We get back into the swing of things and talk all kinds of stuff. BAA news, deer season, the new Hooligan V2 Bowfishing Bow, and of course some bowfishing chatter from last season.
In this episode we dive deep into the AMS Big 20 along with the BAA Worlds bowfishing tournaments. We also talk about the Arizona crew that came up to Wisconsin to try their luck on some big Buffs.
In this episode Jana Waller from Skull Bound Chronicals joins us and talks bowfishing and how she got started in the sport and here recent trip to Texas for Alligator Gar. Plus we discuss some highlights for the upcoming AMS Big 20 that takes place May 15-16. Recent BAA records and the BAA Worlds in South Dakota.
In this episode with talk with Robert Blackburn of Canyon Lake Texas. A few weeks ago Robert was bowfishing and had a serious accident. Listen to his story and how you can prevent this from happening. We also discuss other safety issues like driving at night, dams, and even your bilge pumps.
In this episode we are joined by BAA Worlds South Dakota tournament director Rich Porter as he fills us in on what they are working on for the upcoming Worlds Tournament in June 2021 and the 12 Days of Christmas Auction. What does AMS Bowfishing have for Holiday Specials??? Check them out...
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In this episode, the AMS crew talks about their recent Alligator hunt in Orlando, Florida and what techniques and gear were used to take the gators down.
In this episode we talk with Ryan Devine, captain of Team De'Scalin, after their big win in the Muzzy Classic. We talk about how he started bowfishing, when he started shooting in tournaments, how he went about scouting, and how the weather played a role on tournament night.
In this Podcast we are joined by Brad Norton from South Dakota. Brad offers tips and tricks on how to get started in Kayak bowfishing. Latest BAA record fish, AMS Big 20 and other bowfishing tournament updates regarding Covid-19.
In this episode we talk about how the Coronavirus is effecting us here at AMS Bowfishing. We also list of the most recent BAA records, tournament talk and how Coronavirus is effecting them, our first night on the water here in Wisconsin, and Dennis Redden's 90.1 pound Smallmouth Buffalo. New Kentucky record.
Lets talk about the Worlds Bowfishing Championship, Madison Fishing Expo, a 94 pound Bigmouth Buff that was shot, Texas Bowfishing, and the AMS Big 20/ $10,000 for first place. All kinds of stuff to talk about. https://www.amsbowfishing.com/
In this episode we talk about the Archery Trade Association, our South Dakota ice fishing experience, new AMS products, and upcoming bowfishing tournaments.
We wrap up our 2019 deer hunting season , BAA news, AMS Christmas Deals, and finish up with a Christmas Bowfishing Story. Merry Christmas Everyone
In this episode with talk with Lance Wheeler about his bid for 2020 Worlds in South Dakota followed up by Jeremiah Hayes and his bid for the 2020 Worlds on the Tennessee River.
In this episode Mathew's wife Julie stops in and tells us what its like to be married to someone who bowfishes all the time. Julie will also tell us about some of her favorite trips she has been.
In this episode, we answer questions submitted by fans...or at least try to! https://www.amsbowfishing.com/
In this episode Mr. Bighead himself Dennis Redden joins us for a look back at his bowfishing history. Dennis and Mathew relive a bunch of their bowfishing adventures in pursuit of BIG FISH.
Special guest Tommy Woods joins us for a little bowfishing 101. We ask Tommy a bunch of questions about his first bowfishing experiences to what drives him to be one of the best tournament shooters in the nation.
In this episode we recap the 2019 BAA Worlds Bowfishing Championship held in Winona Minnesota on the mighty Mississippi River. We discuss how our scouting went, what the river was like, what we were seeing, tournament day, tournament night, and the winners.
Then we call up Corey Brossman the host of Innerlocs Outthere TV show to see how his bowfishing for stingrays season is going
In this episode we talk about the AMS Big 20 tourney as it was another one for the books. 100 teams competed this year with some giant common carp were brought in to weigh ins. Then we discuss the Jarred Ashmore Youth Tournament that took place in Kentucky. 194 kiddos competed.
In this episode we talk about shooting buffs, commons, shooting tournaments, Kids bowfishing day, and the upcoming AMS Big 20
In this episode we discuss a few outings we have had on the water here in Wisconsin the past couple weeks and we took out a newbie, Pastor Zach, and he loved it.
We talk about the upcoming Bass Pro Shops US Open Bowfishing Tournament and the recent night we had on the water sticking fish.
Bowfishing stories..DUCK DUCK, Stalking Alligators, First Bighead, Frozen, Fish Palooza, and the 87 pound Smallmouth Buff.
Part 2 of Bowfishing Tournament Talk. 2019 Tournaments, Tournament Stories, Kid Tournaments.
Wisconsin Bowfishing Association VP Jody Bigalke joins us to discuss how he got started shooting in bowfishing tournaments and how he competes these days. Jody is the 2018 WBA Big 30 team of the year captain.
In this episode we talk about AMS Bowfishing and what we are all about. New AMS products at this years ATA show and a little story of a WI State record Buffalo. Enjoy!!!!!!!!