Another Big Fish
 

Nice fish!






Good Job!

RE: Another Big Fish
 

Sweet i knew the defending champs were just letting someone new win htis year watch out they'll be back next year.....[8D]

RE: Another Big Fish
 

Very Nice!

I think I live way too far North.

RE: Another Big Fish
 

Nice fish, What do they weigh? you going for the record book again? Gotta like fish like that..congradulations...johnny b.

RE: Another Big Fish
 

He said they weighed 22.5# and 23.5#

I'm not sure if he's turningit in or not. There are much bigger fish in there. I took a 37.5# fish out 3 years ago, but I thought you had to be a BAA member before you turned one in. Oh well.

Carpsniper on Christine's computer.

RE: Another Big Fish
 

Sweet fish;), where did you shoot those fish at?
and congradulatoins

RE: Another Big Fish
 

Yes as far as I know you have to be a BAA Member to get anything certified. But don't get too anchious to hear back from them. I sent in my $ and application over 5 weeks ago and have not heard a word. I have talked to the famous 'Mr Ed' and he keeps assuring me that everything is in the works, once they found my application. Typicalyou send the stuff to Michigan, but the guy who takes care of it lives in Alabama or something like that.

RE: Another Big Fish
 

Are you all talking about entering a fish for BAA records? If so, leave Ed out of the equation. No you do not have to be a member at the time, but do have to join to enter one. The records chairman is Brady Miller and can be contacted at [email protected]. I promise you he will take care of matters quickly.

RE: Another Big Fish
 

one grass and common for the deep frier:D

but how big does a fish have to be to enter im working my way up to a 30 pounder... ive got a 24 and everything below it
does it got by state?

RE: Another Big Fish
 

The BAA records for IL have been updated. :D:D

Spotted Gar
11 lbs. 0 oz.
Billy Davis
15-Apr-03

Bighead Carp
35 lbs. 5 oz.
John Borgers
6/8/2006

Bowfin
8 lbs. 10 oz.
Billy Davis
17-May-03

Carp Sucker
2 lbs. 8 oz.
Sam Wood
30-Aug-03

Shortnose Gar
5 lb. 11 oz.
Billy Davis
20-Jul-03

Buffalo
13 lb. 14 oz.
Billy Davis
20-Jul-03

Carp
17 lb. 3 oz.
John Borgers
5/6/2006

Shad
0 lbs. 8 oz.
Sam Wood
8/27/2004

White Amur
9 lbs. 3 oz.
Sam Wood
8/27/2004

Longnose Gar
13 lbs. 14 oz.
Diana Ferrell
5/18/2006

Congrats John and Diana!

RE: Another Big Fish
 

I see that John Borgers fella a couple times inthere you know i had them both for maybe 5 minutes that bugger keeps stealin from me,looks like ill have to dethrone him.....;)

RE: Another Big Fish
 

Sorry-bout that there fella, but you have to admit it could not have happened to a nicer fella..

RE: Another Big Fish
 

Thanks Christine!!
We'll see how longthe recordlasts!!

RE: Another Big Fish
 

Diana, it's hard to tell. There sure have been a bunch of big fish taken so far this year. I think there is much more awareness of the record program now.
Then again will eveyone who shoots a big fish enter it? We've shot at least3 record fish this year that we haven't bothered to weigh and measure. We know there's more out there like the two posted here. I don't know if he's gonna turn one of them in or not. I doubt it. He's looking for a bigger one he knows is in that lake. If he gets it. ;)

RE: Another Big Fish
 

Got the certificates today from BAA. Also got a third one for the big head, It says ' Points Bearing Size' what is that all about? Got to get them hung up before KBI-Prez does me one better. You know he is gunning for me, nothing like a good buddy..

RE: Another Big Fish
 

Johnny, your bighead is big enough (25lbs or bigger) to get points. (also called 'citation' fish)

The BAA has a competition for 'Bowfisherman of the Year'. Points are acumulated by going to BAA sanctioned shoots (more points if you place higher and get the big fish) and by turning in citation fish.

I'm hoping to get a couple of women to turn in points (for shoots and fish) so there can be a 'bowfisherwoman of the year' award. Hear that Diana, Debra, LovestoBowfish and Joanne? ;)

Here are the minimum weights for Citation fish (points fish)






Minimum Weights



FRESH WATER SALTWATER



Alligator Gar - 100 lbs Flounder - 5 lbs
Talapia - 4 lbsMullet 2 lbs
Shortnose Gar - 5 lbsShark - 100 lbs
Spotted Gar - 10 lbs Sheepshead - 6 lbs
Shad - 2 lbs Stingray - 70 lbs
Paddlefish (Spoonbill) - 50 lbs Mola Mola - 100 lbs
Catfish - Cownose Ray - 50 lbs
Flatheads - 30lbs Skate - 4 lbs
Channel - 12lbs Redfish (Drum) - 12 lbs
Blue - 30lbs Saltwater Cat - 6 lbs
Bowfin (Grindle) - 10 lbs Black Drum - 20 lbs
White Amur (grass carp)- 50 lbs
Gaspergou (Drum) - 7 lbs
Buffalo - 25 lbs
Carp - 25 lbs
Longnose Gar - 20 lbs
Sucker - 3 lbs
Goldfish - 2 lbs
Bighead Carp - 25 lbs
Northern Pike - 10 lbs
Plecostemus - 3 lbs
Carpsucker - 5 lbs
American Eel - 2 lbs
Chain Pickerel - 2 lbs
Silver Carp - 25 lbs
Koi – 7lbs