Bow fishing at pineview

[Fish_Slayer]

Me and my brother in law are planning on going up to pineview to bow fish when it starts to get warmer. We don't have reals on are bows []. Should we just shoot them with just an arrow or should we hook something to the arrow to pull them in? Thanks a lot



Carson

[RuttCrazed]

If your arrow isn't hooked to something you had better make sure you are shooting in very shallow water. If the water is deep enough for them to swim away with your arrow, they will!

Rut
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[Theekillerbee]

Just like RuttCrazed says, you'd better have some kind of line tied to your arrow, or you will end up losing a lot if arrows. Of course if you are an ace marksman you can just unicorn all the carp and they wont swim away. Those carp are big and powerful, and most shots on them wont kill them instantly. Good luck and have fun. Me, I just like to talk to them[]
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[aquaman]

talk to carp !! your a strange brew brandon
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[sliverslinger]

I have bow fished for years and I personally think that you would be crazy to attempt it without a fish arrow and reel. You can get a set up for under 30' at most archery shops. I know that my local shop does. Bow fishing is a hoot, and I am looking forward to it again this year. One other thing about a well traveled area like Pineview is if by some weird chance someone sees a perascoping arrow cruzing through the water, you know what will hit the fan. Best of luck, let me know if you need help finding a reel or other questions. Jake
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[fishluvr]

If you are going to buy a reel and arrows I wouldn't waste my money on one of the pull in line by hand reels. I would get one of the line in a bottle (or whatever they are called) reels that cost a bit more but are well worth it. Also, make sure you set up your arrows correctly or you can get the line tangled on your bow set up and arrows have been known to rebound and do some serious damage to the shooter.

One thing I learned last year about carp shooting is that most aluminum arrows float. We would shoot arrows into Utah Lake and you could see half the arrow bobbing up and down. In Utah Lake this is ok because you can usually just wade out to get it. In deeper lakes it's not so easy.

Another method I heard of is taking empty milk jugs and tying one end of your line to the milk jug. Tie the other end to your arrow and carefully lay your line out so when you shoot the line will go out smoothly. When you hit a fish you can grab the extra line before the fish swims away or if you can't get the line you just follow the jug around like you're chasing Jaws.

Good luck and let us know how you do. If you want to go after carp at Utah Lake this summer let me know and I'll try to show you some good spots.

By the way, I looked on your name information and didn't see where you (or sliverslinger) are from. I was just curious what part of Utah you guys are in.
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[Theekillerbee]

True Chris, very true.

I'll second what fishluvr says about spending a little more and getting a reel style setup. I had one of those round drums, and I've lost enough arrows that I could have easily paid for my new setup. When I finally broke down and bought one, I was extremely pleased with the results. I can also say that the carp weren't pleased at all. You'll be glad if you spend a little extra.
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[Fish_Slayer]

Thanks a lot guys! I am just going to try the rope and milk jug like fishluvr said for now just to see if I want to keep doing it. Could any of you guys send some pictures on here how to put line onto a arrow? And we are from Kaysville ut by the way fishluvr. Thanks again
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[fishluvr]

If you are not going to spend money on a reel for now I would at least buy a couple fiberglass arrows with the cable and swivel on them that keeps the line off your bow. Also make sure you have the barbed heads on your arrows or all you will do is put a hole in a carp and the line won't do you any good unless your arrow goes all the way through.

Last year we took a bunch of young men fishing at Lincoln Beach and one of the guys brought his bow. We both saw a fish in the water and did the 1,2,3, shoot together thing. He shot barely before I did and our arrows met at the same time. My arrow struck his shaft sideways and put a big gash all the way down the side of his aluminum arrow. It was actually pretty amazing to see. Needless to say we both missed the fish.

Anyway, again I would advise getting the proper arrows if you are using line so you don't kill yourself with arrow whiplash. Have fun, it's a blast and take a camera so you can share with us later.
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[Fish_Slayer]

Can you send a picture of how the arrow should look?
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[Kent]

When I was a teenager I used to shoot lots of carp in Utah Lake in the spring, when the water would flood up into the grass. I tried using arrows tied to a cord, but found it was a pain to do so. If you go after them in the grass a cheap wood arrow with a regular practice tip works fine. In deeper or open water I would use the spool and the fiberglass arrow. If you do purchase the bow-fishing arrows do not purchase the ones that have a tip that screws on and off. If you do you will have lots of tips come unscrewed and get lost. I found that the kind that the tip swivels backwards to release the fish work far better.
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[sliverslinger]

Hey luvr, I am also from Kaysville. Kent you hit the nail on the head with the type of head to use on the arrow. I have spent many a hour sifting through the mud trying to find the tip to my arrow. Those type of arrows are the best. All you guys talking about the other kind of reel makes me want to investigate more. All I have is a reel that you wind in by hand. If any one has a link to these other kinds of reels (bottle reels) I would sure appreciate it. Always looking for more gadgetts. Jake
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[hookemup]

I picked up a reel and arrow last year at sportsmans, my fear though is having an accident shooting it out of a fast bow?? Comments?? I should have kept my old bow for this. Maybe a cheap used at a pawn shop!
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[gofish]

I made my own rig with a reel seat. I rigged it with the threaded slot in the front of my bow that is used for the stablizer. I bought an inexpensive reel and put 25# test on it. I use a fiberglass fish arrow with the removable tip. It works great.

Pineview is a pretty good place to go if the water is up enough to flood the grass on the east side. I have also gone to Harold Crane just southwest of Willard Bay. There are a series of canals and shallow ponds just loaded with carp. In about a month or so, they will be spawning pretty good. It is a blast!

GoFish
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[sliverslinger]

Thanks for the reply tube dude. I will check out the links. Hookemup, yea, your right I would have kept your old bow for something like this. I use my 10 year old compound and it works great. There is no carp big enough to take my new bow out after. I hear elk love the smell of carp!! LOL Jake
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[fishluvr]

Go to a web site called Bowsite.com. They have message boards that are specific to types of hunting or the animal being hunted. They have one message board specifically for bow fishing and it has tons of information.

The reels I was talking about are called the Retriever reel. They put your line a bottle and have crank to reel in your line and/or fish. I have been wanting to get me one of these for a while now and may see what I can do to get one this year. I have had a lot of people recommend them and the people I have talked to are reliable people. Maybe I'll be able to get one soon.
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[Fish_Slayer]

Thanks every body! Where could I get some fish arrows? big 5? sportsmans? []

[sliverslinger]

Typically most archery shops have them. Since you are here in Kaysville with me, my favorite archery shop is Wild Arrow on Gentile Street in Layton. Brent Cahoon in there will take care of you. It really isn't carp season yet so I would call firs....t...No, I wouldn't call first. I am always looking for an excuse to go in. Tell him I sent you in. I am in there almost as much as he is!! Jake
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[Out4Trout]

[cool]Man, that sounds like a blast, TubeDude! My dad in law is really getting into archery lately, so I went shooting with him in Layton at the store up there (forgot the name, but it's a great store and range) Wild Arrow-that's the name of it (thanks, sliverslinger) and had a blast with it. I think I'm going to get one of those Sabre bows made by Martin. It sure is amazing the advances in technology on those things in the last 10 years or so!!
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[redbeard]

Thanks silversling. I have been in there once to get a releace. I will head out there when I can get someone to take me and I will tell him Jake sent me. that is your name right?

Carson