What to fish For

[Hog Killer]

I hate fishing but anything with a bow I want to do. I have a bow for bow fishing I just don't know what kind of fish do you usually fish for.

[maks_daddy]

depending where you are from it can vary, but only by a few species, but the staple of the bowfisherman is as followed.
Carp-Common, Grass,
Gar-longnose, shortnose,
Buffalo-bigmouth, smallmouth, black
Drum


in certain parts of the country or with a liscense you can also shoot

Alligator Gar- south lots in TX
Spotted Gar -florida
Paddlefish (liscense)
Tilapia
Bighead Carp Mio and Miss River
Silver Carp or Flying Carp Mo and Miss River

Good Luck and Shoot Low!

[Bulzeye]

Good summary Maks.

I'll add that IL has been invaded by both species of aisian carp, the Silver and Bighead. They came up the Miss adn into the Illinois River, and are currently stopped at a dam about 2/3rds of the way up the state.

We also have Spotted gar here, that can sometimes be mistaken for Shortnose.

[maks_daddy]

seems that the asian carp are everywhere these days. also another tip. the best time to bowfish is may, gar and carp seem to be always crusing the shallows throughout the whole day. and you might want to pick up some polarized glasses and a small bat or something to knock the fish out.

[jchough79]

Sting-ray, flounder, redfish, sheepshead if your on the coast.

[Fishhunter]

During the hottest part of summer the asians come up to the surface to sun. Keep the sun at your back and you can float right up on them.