2 days ago I scouted a local canal (Erie) that is landlocked and holds some small carp. Fish and Turtles were coming out of my ears. I did not have my bow in hand due to having my dogs with me.
Fast forward 2 days in the high 90's.......
to answer my posted question....
Not tonight..Ken Thornhill and I went anyways despite profusely sweating from every inch of skin.
There were far fewer sightings but we still managed to see a few.
Congrats are in Order to Good ol' Thorny on his first carp via the bow.
If anyone knows Ken he is a crack shot and it didn't take long to figure out the whole refraction thing.
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Beautiful shot and nice Fish Ken.
I managed to get one in also.
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Here is an upright photo of Ken.
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Cactus are in bloom today as well.
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Just a great and HOT day all around.
Cool pics on a hot day! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Nice Shooting!
Thanks for the cool pix CJ. Bowfish fun! Looks as if someone put your string on backwards?
Looks like fun, Charlie.
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Congrats Charlie and Ken,looks like a great day.I haven't been out in weeks due to high water and family obligations.This evening I a m going fishing but you can bet I will slip the super K in the canoe,just in case.glen
Thanks for sharing Charlie!
I bet it didn't take Ken long to pick up the refraction thing! Eagle-eye himself!!!!
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Good shooting guys!
Is that the rare Adirondack cactus? ;)Good way to beat the heat and have a little fun!
Congratulations guys :thumbsup:
Too cool!
Thanks for sharing
F-Manny
Very nice!!! Good shooting!!
Good stuff Charlie!
Jeff, I am not sure about ADK cactus but it seems to do well in my yard, even through our winters.
Today seems to be the day it bloomed, probably likes the heat, kind of a rare treat for us So I thought I would shae with the reat of you.
Thorny can shoot great. He didnt earn the titkle eagle eye by shooting like a lump. I just wish there were more fish out for him. My suspision is they were on the bottom where it was cooler, like I said, 2 days prior (before the heat spell) I say at least 50-60 fish in range.
What Charlie failed to mention, was that fish he is holding was shot at maximum reel length. It was out far enough that it took every inch of line he had in his spool. Nice shot Charlie, and thanks for the great time.
LOL, that was the farthest I have ever shot a carp, wasnt sure I would get enough penetration. I held about a foot and a half over the fish.
It was a lucky shot I guess it was about 15-20 yards or so.
A lot of turtles out again but none were real large. they do not open for another month, by that time we will see a lot less of them as they stay on the bottom for hours on end.
Way to go, Ken and Charlie!!!!!!!
That's two good bow shooters there!
Very nice!!!
Great shootin Charlie and Ken , congrats to you both :thumbsup: :clapper:
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Nice shootin' Charlie! What bow brother?
Kenny,
Its a Ben Pearson Special. 50# @28" its 58".
I'd say its nothing special but it's been good to me and has nice wood in the riser. Its out fitted with one of my first Flemish strings and I would have no reservations taking it out for big game tomorrow (if season were open)
Thanks for the kind words guys, Glen be sure to let us know how ole muddy treats you, I am talking of the beautiful Wallkill.
Hey Charlie ,I was going to do a combo smallmouth and bowfishing trip last night but the storms kept me at bay.
I never knew that it got TOO hot to fish......although I have taken a lot of worms out swimming before with little to no results.......may have to think this one out ????? :biglaugh:
Cool...I mean hot....I mean....you Know. I do know this Big Ken does not do hot well.... :thumbsup: