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 Bow Fishing
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04/19/11 04:47 PM
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Logante
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Any bowfisher's in the Dallas arean? I am considering starting to bowfish and was wondering if there are some great lakes for bow fishing?
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Re: Bow Fishing
[Re: Logante]
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04/19/11 07:24 PM
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Brother in-law
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Lewisville is pretty good for carp and buffalo. The gar are pretty small
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Re: Bow Fishing
[Re: Brother in-law]
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04/19/11 08:26 PM
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FoxTrot
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Be prepared for a crazy addiction. It is so much fun. Remember to aim low. When you thing you are aiming low enough, go lower. Dont give up. I shot at prolly 100 fish before I finally connected on my 1st one. Now, I can hit a few more. I dont know much bout those DFW lakes but the lakes here in CenTex are alright.
I avoid Dick's and hope they fold.
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Re: Bow Fishing
[Re: Logante]
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04/19/11 09:10 PM
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REDGUN
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I am considering starting to bowfish and was wondering if there are some great lakes for bow fishing? I would say that most area lakes have decent bowfishing but its a "timing" thing. When the gar are spawning, the males push the females up next to the bank, making them pretty easy pickin's. You could probably go to any stretch of the Trinity River and get some bowfishing in, as well. Some MONSTER alligator gar in there. 
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Re: Bow Fishing
[Re: REDGUN]
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04/27/11 01:41 PM
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atxredneck
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I aim 3 inches low for every foot deep the fish is. Figured that out a few weeks ago ad got a nice cat fish this weekend.
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Re: Bow Fishing
[Re: atxredneck]
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04/27/11 01:48 PM
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redchevy
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I aim 3 inches low for every foot deep the fish is. Figured that out a few weeks ago ad got a nice cat fish this weekend. Just FYI it is no longer legal to shoot catfish with a bow. For your own good read the anual and dont post that on the internet any more.
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: Bow Fishing
[Re: redchevy]
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04/27/11 03:27 PM
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atxredneck
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Not illegal if the tank and the tributary are on my own private property
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Re: Bow Fishing
[Re: atxredneck]
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04/27/11 06:25 PM
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Not illegal if the tank and the tributary are on my own private property Not  here, but are ya sure about that? I've been trying to find some info on it. The TPWD website only states that catfish are game fish and aren't legal. It doesn't say anything about private property. Again, I'm not pointing fingers, just looking for clarification.
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Re: Bow Fishing
[Re: LarryCopper]
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04/27/11 07:11 PM
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atxredneck
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I'm fairly certain. I killed shot it while my grandpas lawyer friend was out at our place and we were joking about it. And he said it's actually fine.
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Re: Bow Fishing
[Re: atxredneck]
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04/27/11 09:19 PM
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redchevy
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I reall dont konw on that note, out of a private tank you should be fine, not sure about creek/river, but bet that would be illegal. Not saying I never did anything wrong, just sayin watch what you say... never know who is listening.
matt
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Re: Bow Fishing
[Re: redchevy]
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04/27/11 11:53 PM
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quackaholic1
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As long the lake is on private property then no fishing regulations apply. Shoot as many and what you want. Hunting regs. do apply tho.
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Re: Bow Fishing
[Re: quackaholic1]
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04/28/11 12:01 AM
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kdub
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I shoot gar on lavon when they are spawning, but my spot is a field right now. Try paddling down the greenbelt corridor from 380 to loserville and you might get a few spotted and longnose gar. 
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Re: Bow Fishing
[Re: kdub]
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04/28/11 02:20 AM
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passthru
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Legal in private waters. Just like keeping a 12" bass out of a private lake. State rules govern public waters only.
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