I went out for the first time this weekend and we shot some Tilipia. They are excellent eating though they need warm water to survive. We are planning another trip soon. I had trouble at first hitting anything but soon learned how to aim. By the end of the day I even shot a 5' water snake. They told me I couldn't hit it but I got lucky or unlucky however you look at it and hit it. They are not posinous but they can really bite. My buddies son skinned it out and wants to make a blet out of the skin.