New guy.

[FemoralArchery]

I'm not what you'd call a newb in the fishing world, more like Master Amature.

I've never fished seriously, as I was always too busy hunting. Now, with 3 little boys to take care of, I want something that is a little more kid friendly. My grandpa is the only friend or family that I've ever had that fished seriously, and I'm to say he can't do it anymore. I like to bowfish for carp and I like to eat trout and crappies mostly.

I recognize a few names from other forums I frequent. I am a bowhunter and a waterfowl hunter and sometimes a rifle hunter. I sell archery gear, and waterfowl decoys as a small business owner. (Dakota and Hard Core decoys and just about every type of archery accessory).

I found this forum while trying to find a decent fishing report for my area. I still haven't found one, other than what you kind folks share here. So, if there's anyone looking for someone to split gas money with, I can do that.

This looks like a great forum.

Adam
Caldwell, ID

[Belasko]

welcome aboard! I've found that this is the most up to date and accurate fishing reports you'll find in the state.
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[Kodiak1]

Welcome to the site, Adam. Mike
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[dma_ayotte]

Welcome Adam.
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[idahomike]

Welcome. This is a great board with a great group. Hope you enjoy it.
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[forrest2906]

Welcome. Bunch of nice people here that help others along the way. Always nice to hear someone taking a youngster fishing.
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[Duck-Slayer]

hey Newb...... you probably recognize me from waterfowl forums...... i'm always looking too split gas with somebody so I can go out as much as possible.... i'm out west of caldwell between there and Homedale......
Matt
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[curt69]

Welcome aboard .
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[Bassnbob]

Welcome to BFT Idaho!! Great group of people and info on here.
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[FemoralArchery]

Thanks for the welcome guys. This seems like a great place.

Duck-Slayer, I actually grew up in Homedale. We'll get an outing or two setup one of these days. I'll bring my old carp sticking bow, just in case.
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[idahoron]

Nice to have you on board. Ron
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[elkmagnet]

Stalk much?
Just kidding welcome aboard. I hope we get a chance to fish together some time.
On a side note HC decoys ha do you know Corey?
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[BBART]

Adam, Down in Boise but go up Caldwell way to Lake Lowell. Have a heck of a time there catching decent bass (don't know why, everyone else does) but just bought a bow fishing rig last fall. Have boat, will travel. Lowell has some great carp shooting! Drop me a PM sometime when you would like to go.

Bob
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[Duck-Slayer]

For sure, went and stuck a few more this evening....
Matt
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[jeremypeace]

welcome aboard.
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[drowning_flys]

welcome abaord
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[fisherfoster]

Welcome and what kind of fishing do you plan on doing??
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[FemoralArchery]

Elkmagnet, I don't know any Corey.

Any kind of fishing is fine with me. I've caught a few cats on the river in the last couple weeks, nothing special.

I don't mind what I catch, as long as I'm catching something. Anything I can take my kids to would also be great. Once the weather warms up a little and we can do some bank fishing for crappie or bluegill or anything that's easy to catch. Just something for them to catch.
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[elkmagnet]

Ok never mind. He is the inventor of those decoys and original owner of HC decoys. He lives in Idaho. I've hunted with him a number of times and thought you may have also.
Get us a few pics of your kids with your fish next time[]
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[FemoralArchery]

I didn't know that. Its pretty cool he came from Idaho though.

I don't really have much experience waterfowling, spent lots of time shooting mallards in a cornfield, but never hunted over the water or geese over decoys. I've got access to lots of great property to hunt, so I decided adding waterfowl decoys would give me something to sell during archery's off season and make a little money, and get my own setup for cheaper than buying retail []

I will get some pictures next time I go out. Headed for a turkey/shed hunt this weekend, so fishing will have to wait. Hopefully the water will warm up and the crappies will start biting.
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