Bowfishing some common carp! Summer 2010

[@CEOAirsoft]

I think bow fishing has its place when it comes to carp. They definitely have few if any natural predators when they get older but Carp have their benefits. People use the excuse that they spawn a lot but they forget that all that spawning is actually feeding native fish a lot. They also have a decent ability to uproot plants which can help balance heavily weeded waters. I think their populations should be controlled so that there aren't too many of them but there are still a decent amount left to give enjoyment to the increasing number of rod and reel carp fishermen. I also think that bow fishermen should respect the large carp (30+ pounds). I can't tell you how many carp I've seen killed by bow that are just huge that any fishermen especially new/young anglers would be absolutely blown away to catch a fish that big. Letting those fish live could give amazing memories to somebody and maybe even more than one angler.

[@GeorgeBonez]

I got my first compound bow when I was about 16 years old. YIKES that was 30 years ago and I am ashamed to say that I have never bow-fished before. I have been taking a break from archery for the past 4-5 years but I am getting back into the swing of things now. I think I am ready to give this a try. It looks like so much fun.. Great vid and thank you for posting. :)

[@65FullMoon83]

You got to kind of admire those water hawgs because they are powerful, resilient, survivors! You know, I think most of the ignorant people commenting about killing Carp are ignorant Europeans. I wish we could kill those things completely off! Most Carp species are very prolific, spawning 3-5 times a year and growing much faster than our native gamefish. If there aren't enough large predators in a lake or river they take over. If they're put in a pond or small lake without a good predator base to eat the offspring they quickly overpopulate and become stunted. Very few of them growing any larger than a pound or two. Small carp 1 or 2lbs make great Blue Catfish & Flathead bait. Also make excellent cutbait for Cats, Hybrid Stripers, and Stripers!

[@1Higgs0Boson1]

wir sind besser du genetisches endlager

[@georgearmstead6429]

George Armstead Jr how

[@blaytonhucal8236]

Hell yeah! Carp has over populated where I live in Illinois. So keep up the good work!

[@CplLe52irRC]

Carp also taste good & there's all kinds of ways to cook them.

[@dylaninLG]

way to go! you guys are doing the environment a big favor getting rid of carp, not to mention the native fish. i like the approach you took with the people that are offended by this, educating them on the need for carp eradication. looks like a lot of fun too!

[@SaskatchewanOutdoorsman]

Good shootin!

[@jonathanbibiano4542]

Mario Hernandez

[@Oddhi]

+Mario Hernandez Do you even english

[@F1SHingGuRu]

Depends on where you go. Most of the time the carp are in the shallower areas. A flat bottom aluminum boat works perfectly. The length of the boat depends on how many people you want to take with you.

[@zeushopkins-collis2521]

whats with all the dislikes?

[@mr1bushido]

Wow! I hear from some guys at our local range of their bow fishing experiences. Looks like a lot of fun! Nice Shooting bro!

[@Justinhfishing]

I'm gonna go start angling for deer.

[@walleyewinder23]

This is an excellent video! People who are complaining obviously don't see the bigger picture. These fish can destroy an entire ecosystem if not managed.

[@Andysfishing]

Good on you for killing feral carp. Also thanks, because your video promotes my feral pig hunting video in the right side bar. Keep up the good work. Andy

[@fishfnatic]

Gonna have to give this a try this spring, tonnes of HUGE carp on a few lakes around here.

[@attilamezei9052]

Congratulations Guys! I hope you're eat these fishes! Because this is not a sport... Do you know, one 4-5 kg-s carp is 6-8 years old??? Go to fishing with rods and CATCH&RELEASE!!!

[@MaZEEZaM]

lol I would normally agree with you regarding eating the fish, but in our country, Australia Carp is a major pest its illegal to put them back once caught, must kill them.

[@attilamezei9052]

I know, but these are bad laws... because a carp and a grass carp are not the same.

[@MaZEEZaM]

well in Australia we only have one nasty introduced carp species

[@Tibor0131]

This is just not right. Arrows for big games only.

[@lingnine]

listen to you stupid f*krs talking about something you know nothing about. Shut up and stay in your sheltered world.

[@KroxiGore07]

Hey, finally I meet someone on youtube who is willing to re-think his positions. :-) Sadly that is pretty rare here, so thanks for restoring some faith in humanity! :-)

[@luizfreitas7196]

Nossa por que pegar carpa pega outro peixe ta extisao nao vou da o lak

[@IQR423]

Nice you guys are AWESOME shots!!

[@jeroenschipper2115]

Big noob! Why are you killing carps

[@cody-2536]

Lmao! you call the kid a noob, but then ask why he's killing carp... Ahhh duhhh

[@pathughes1950]

jeroen schipper carp are an invasive species with no natural predators. They eat game fish eggs and eat plant life that supply the lake with necessary oxygen to keep the aquatic life alive. Without these plants to provide the oxygen, all the fish will die, including the carp you are objecting to being killed. Then you have a dead lake and nothing will live there. Kill all these carp. Bad, nasty fish.

[@Jarfiller]

jeroen schipper Read the fucking description

[@maxdewinter2821]

ha gay

[@F1SHingGuRu]

Polarized lenses are a must and make it much easier to see through the water. And if possible, it does help to fish with the sun at your back. If the sun is in front of you, you get a nasty glare.

[@johnstathopoulos3395]

Excuses are like asses. You shouldn't feel good about what you are doing. It's just cruel. Invasive or not you just are just looking for something that is "legal" to kill. That means you are a harmful and unsavory person. "Hey everyone watch me kill a prolific breeder who provides the kind of food source trout, bass and walleye need to become monsters, because I actually know nothing about these fish." This is an example of the wrong way to think.

[@johnstathopoulos3395]

Whatever helps you sleep at night.

[@TheNorthlandAdventuresIowa]

I'm jealous of how clear the water is at this place. Wish it was that easy in Iowa lol.

[@diamondust1977]

make sure he fish for eat, not sport.

[@MAJESTICxPANDA150]

no one cares

[@DirtRoad-g3x]

You can't eat common carp safely in most areas in the US. They carry to many toxins. They are not native here. They were brought here from Europe a long time ago for the soul purpose of being a sport fish. Please educate yourself before making comments.

[@evilmonkey665]

so if u dont like eating them, what do u do with them, sell em or something? by the way good vid, loved the headshot lol.

[@taylen857]

This ain't fishing... This is torturning animals... How can people be like this!

[@Jarfiller]

tilen Javornik Read discription and "Torturning"? The Fuck XD

[@F1SHingGuRu]

Wow that is pretty impressive! You are braver than I am to risk losing your arrows.

[@jayw4636]

Killing carp not cool not cool

[@Knotrockets]

scousecarp 1878 those carp couldn't give two shots about you.

[@nickcast6960]

WOW that is so cool. i have tried spear fishing before and it is very hard. But iv seen guys bow hunt like this before and it is awesome and a lot of fun.

[@SouthernReelsFishing]

Cool vid! Keep em coming!

[@commisar44]

Amazing skill and concentration. Good work.

[@BigFootG]

Im pretty sure that every fisherman would know that carp is a menus and can wipe out a food chain due to over populating the lake or river so i dont understand why this video has so many dislikes cause in my perspective the bowman/fisherman is doing a great job!

[@IEDookie]

I eat carp, it's our national christmass dinner dish and most common fish in our waters. It's got quite a few bones in it but if you learn how to slice it right before cooking you can have no bones in the final meal at all. +headsoup is delicious

[@F1SHingGuRu]

@muskyfan When you look at the fish under the water, you have to aim lower than the fish in order to hit it. How far down you have to aim involves two factors. One is how deep the fish is under the water vertically and the other is how far the fish is away from you horizontally. You can aim directly on a fish that is very deep but right underneath you as well as aim straight on a fish that is at the surface of the water but far away from you. Anywhere in between you will aim below the fish.

[@aleet2592]

Looks extremely fun 10/10

[@F1SHingGuRu]

Yes the water refracts the light. The actual fish is below the image of the fish is that you see. (How far below depends on depth of the fish how far away it is from you in the horizontal direction) So in order to hit the fish you have to aim low.

[@MrStevedore1]

awesome shots!

[@madbassist94]

Nice man, i love bow fishing, mostly since i live in texas i just get a lot of smallmouth hiding in shallow areas

[@F1SHingGuRu]

Awesome! I agree, I used to use the Zebco 808 and I would get excited and forget to press the release button and thwap! The arrow would snap my line and go sailing away.

[@mathiasvibe4653]

Nice video. Were had you bought that Bow with line

[@applepiebetty]

How about a video explaining the set up and how to's for fishing on the bow? We use to spear fish when I was a kid for Salmon way back when, then they got all tight on that. LOL Carp are a problem everywhere, so this would be good.

[@Startagainfully]

looks like fun and your helping the enviroment its not plesent but its functional well done

[@F1SHingGuRu]

Sounds like a good setup to me. What is your drawback weight set at? I like to put mine as high as it can go. The arrow flies faster and cuts through the water easier and goes deeper. Other than that it just takes practice to get the feel for how low to aim etc.

[@joeyye1676]

Nice arrows. Where did you get them? Carp taste really good just need a Chinese cook.

[@MrBlue425]

Do you think you would have been able to catch more fish on a fishing line? and did it take long to lean to compensate for the refection of the fish in the water? great video :D

[@minecraftmaster0123]

Nice shots on all of those fish I especially liked the one in the bucket... XD... Anyway if you are American then that is kinda a normal thing but in England that would be a bit weird...

[@mikepointes6497]

How about tying the line to your boy's fishing pole? That would be fun for both of you.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

if you hadnt try to eat it, or you dont like taste, just try to smoke id, like a ham. first put fair amount of salt over it and than light a fire undet it, when flame stops let it hang above the smoke, here in serbia we have little smoke houses for that,so wind cant blow and smoke goes directly into the meat. 2-4hrs is just enough, after it jut fry it a bit and serve enjoy

[@ChevyBM]

Bow-fishing looks cool! would like to try it some time!

[@Tobias1823]

that is truly and art form of hunting! great jobb! keep up the hunting!

[@citronecka]

@malaleche240 if are the tasty??? :D:D lol in our country in Czech Republic this is national food for Christmas dinner ! :) they are very tasty :)

[@Beckofilmz]

@ericrhere117 a bow and a reel but i strongly suggest a ams bowfishing reel kit! they work the best :D

[@mikeburton1000]

Sweet vid man keep it up! I love bow fishing and I thought I'd look it up, I think I will start posting my vids

[@F1SHingGuRu]

You can use any kind of bow. However I use an inexpensive PSE compound bow. It is nice because the reel mounts on the same screw holes as the sights.

[@PYE172]

hi is that a HOYT DORADO bow your useing that will be my next bow they look so good and up up to 65 pull

[@jackhanna2831]

I just bought a new crossbow and it works great for our lake! It is full of them

[@stonewell88]

man this looks so fun, I gotta get a bow fishing rig

[@adutton428]

Tried my hand at this last night. Caught a gar. It's actually pretty awesome. Especially at night. And for everyone bitching about it, it's illegal to bow fish game fish. Carp and gar aren't game fish. It isn't nearly as bad as you're making it. This is nature, man is on top of the food chain for a reason.

[@mr1bushido]

In archery as a sport there is no "better". Longbows and Recurves can be shot easily without the use of sights. However in this case he is using a compound bow and it is highly recommended to use sights with a compound. It all comes down to personal preference although if you shoot compound bows, use a sight.

[@BtFuTipsybaby]

I caught fish exactly like that hiking the Apallatian trail i used a rock to stun them and sometimes just went in and grabbed em. Its only gonna work somewhere shallow like u said.

[@scapazorio]

I just bought a bow and wanna start doing this. But I have been fly fishing many years.... I also found that when it is midday and the sun is right above you have have very good viz with polarized glasses.

[@WntBorn]

Well done. I would love to try this.

[@neg0t]

I wish Finland had such rich fishing waters, i´d love to take my bow for a spin :)

[@ThiLogger]

This is a talent, cant be easy too do this!

[@bubbs488]

Are those carp ediable ? I'm planning a trip to the US for bow fishing , this looks awesome !

[@F1SHingGuRu]

Good for you! Prime season is coming soon and I can't wait to get back out there. I plan on posting videos of our newest outings.

[@F1SHingGuRu]

Thanks! You should really get out and try it. It really is a ton of fun.

[@Mythsrulez]

Best way to fish: Find a shallow puddle with some fish in it, (Try for carp or catfish) and get 'em with your hands. Good exercise, and very hands-on. It's SOO FREAKING FUN!

[@xlxshanexlx]

@F1SHingGuRu awesome job killing some of those carp man, hey about how much does it cost to get into bow fishing? looks like a lot of fun.

[@waynemadole5951]

Awesome bud!

[@F1SHingGuRu]

@Ohiohunters33 We use the AMS Retriever Pro. It is the easiest and most reliable one that I have used so far.

[@ciranopinheiro3448]

THIS IS A SPORT THAT I VERY SHORT, CONGRATULATIONS!!

[@Wilczek2]

Carp is a great tasting fish, and it's highly prized in Europe, and expensive if you want to buy it. However, in North America many lakes are weedy and muddy, and carp get the smell of the environment they live in. If you can fish for carp in a body of water that's not muddy, like an artificial lake, or a slow river, it will taste OK. Sometimes I ate pike or bass that I caught, and they also smelled like a handful of weeds. Maybe it's also the art of preparation for cooking.

[@Enduro_Man_Dan]

how do you aim soo good with the laws of physics around.............. refraction makes sure that the fish isnt where your looking lol

[@aaren117]

This looks like so much fun.

[@benh2000]

I have always wanted to try this! What do you do with them after you shoot them? Do you eat them?

[@albertofernandes5795]

That's amazing, who plays this song ?

[@F1SHingGuRu]

Yes! I think the night fishing is where it is at. I would like to get a night fishing video up soon.

[@pgpeachess]

what do you do with the fish roe? i'll buy them from you. even some carp. we don't have them in south florida or, if you see them once in a while, they are protected because they are used to control the algae.

[@scpd613]

Damn you are a madman with that bow....lol

[@F1SHingGuRu]

@yup703 I don not eat the fish myself since they are bony and have a terrible taste. I use them to fertilize my garden. my tomatoes love em!

[@F1SHingGuRu]

Mine does that as well. It mostly happens when I draw back and don't release. It also happens when my line is really wet and heavy. I just real the slack back up.

[@F1SHingGuRu]

@HnorHell I do not eat them personally because they are bony and have a terrible taste. I use them to fertilize my garden. They tomatoes love em!

[@thijskurstjens531]

Read the description hes Doin a good job stop hating

[@Bay2Brush]

Nice vid! I been bowfishin all my life.

[@rollerjimbo]

If there's a glare on the water can you still see the fish with polarized lenses? would you recommend working away from the sun's reflection?

[@joeyreiman4922]

hey! just wondering if you used a sight/laser or something to help aim or is it just all instinctive? im buying a bowfishing setup and am curious.. nice job btw!

[@johnbear2880]

most people including myself shoot without a sight. just looking down arrow. its takes time to learn and get good at it. i can go out today and hammer 20 or 30 carp and the next day miss every shot. its a blast. i know a few poor folk that do eat a few but only lake carp. if i get more then they want, or river carp, i wont let them eat. i bury rest in garden or have friends that bury them in their gardens.

[@loganthekiller1]

where were you fishing? would it happen to be potholes resevior in eastern washington?

[@kmacdonald321]

hey this is an awesome video.. i wanna try bow fishing but i dont live near any fresh water. what could i bowfish in salt water?

[@4pointerhunter]

Awesome video

[@michaelvickers89]

nice shot !

[@glockeva1]

good hunting, i will give that a try sometime

[@CosmicPBnJ]

Is there a certain location to target the game in order to not contaminate the meat?

[@PabloFCLC]

Why people don´t like this video if it´s very cool?

[@norcofoxrider]

does the arrow tip have some sort of a hook on it so it doesnt just come out of the fish

[@F1SHingGuRu]

@Tyskjanne I fish with a rod too for bass, trout, walleye, you name it. But for carp I like bowfishing. Have you ever tried fishing with a bow?

[@skrewflanders]

Nice shooting, where was this filmed at?

[@QuarterlifeCry6]

this guy makes it look easy.

[@149tristan]

nice , roughly how much did that bow cost m8, and can you do the same with a hunting cross bow?

[@peanutmaster1231]

How do you see where the fish are? And how do you compensate for the water refraction?

[@To3fu3]

Great video! hopefully soon i can get into this too!!