Stalking the weeds for fish kabobs. BBL bowfishing session...

[Skyler]

Headed up to Big Bear on Friday to impale a few goldfish. Hit the east end as usual. I got there and talked to a few other bowfishermen. They reported slow action along the boardwalk, with almost no fish showing. I nocked up and headed out. They were right. Very few fish were basking in the open water. After two hours, I only managed to shoot two that were holding along the pilings. I gave them to a couple of guys who were fishing east of the boardwalks...

http://s10.postimage.org/eqra9cll5/IMG489.jpg

http://s10.postimage.org/iqyfllc21/IMG490.jpg

Around noon, I started to notice more movement in the weed beds, however, I could not see the fish, just the grass moving. At this point I decided to wade some of the weeds and grass beds in hopes of a shot. This turned out to be a good idea. I was able to stalk in and get a lot of shots off, though most were difficult due to only being able to see some scale through a 3" hole in the weeds. I was able to pick off 8 more before I called it a day. Total fish count, 12 shot, 10 landed, 2 pulled off. Longest shot, about 20 feet. Shortest shot, right at my feet. All in all, not a bad day at all...

http://s10.postimage.org/k7f00ulah/IMG493.jpg

http://s10.postimage.org/j7op5564p/IMG494.jpg

http://s10.postimage.org/y7h1szn0p/IMG495.jpg

http://s10.postimage.org/gcksprgw9/IMG496.jpg

http://s14.postimage.org/4h06a78e9/IMG497.jpg

http://s10.postimage.org/sktvmzz9l/IMG498.jpg

http://s10.postimage.org/iela40evd/IMG499.jpg

http://s10.postimage.org/78850pu89/IMG500.jpg

[blackberg]

nice going,
Ill be up there this weekend looking to do the same
-bb

[DarkShadow]

Fish kabobs, eh?

So you just put those guys on the grill, arrow and all?

What kind of wine pairs best with carp asada?

[teejay]

Taking shots right at your feet Skyler? That explains the sixth rule of bowfishing safety:Carry a first aid kit.:Big Grin:
Kidding aside, nice catch!

[Skyler]

Thanks, guys. TeeJay, I felt comfortable taking the shot due to the soft mud bottom. I was standing on a rock at the time. The fish was out about two feet.
DS, I love the flavor of melting fiberglass. It really accentuates the muddy taste of a giant stupid goldfish. As for wine pairing, carp should always be matched to a fine prison pruno. The more fruit cocktail, the better.

Anyone know the difference between a carp and a lawyer? One is a scum sucking bottom feeder, the other is a fish.

[Dr. MindBendo]

Hell yeah, that's about the most manly way you can kill off those trash fish. Keep the genocide alive!

[M@M]

Looks like a fun sport!! I see groups of nice sized carp at the fishing pier at Carol Morrison public boat launch every time I have been fishing there, usually in the afternoon. If they let you shoot there....Go get em!