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Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
05-02-2011, 01:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,425
Posted By seanf

For jumping silvers a compound is hard to beat,...

For jumping silvers a compound is hard to beat, but for shooting fish in the water a recurve cannot be beat. We shoot samick recurves, sage and a red stag. Any old recurve with a ams reel will do...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
05-01-2011, 03:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 869
Posted By seanf

The ramp was open on sat., however water was way...

The ramp was open on sat., however water was way out into the parking lot. Wouldnt be surprised if they did not close it for a few days. I was told last year by one of the dnr site workers that the...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
04-30-2011, 01:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 869
Posted By seanf

Too windy for the boat

Hit the Rice lake- Duck Island area today. Way too windy for the boat - did shoot some commons, grassies and one small buff from shore. Still good to get out after all the rainy weather and the...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
04-03-2011, 12:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,515
Posted By seanf

Slingbow advice needed

I know some of you have had experience with a slingbow. Was thinking of getting one, but afraid that after the newness wore off I would end up not using it much. I know of two manufactures, Chief aj...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
03-20-2011, 03:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 841
Posted By seanf

went bass fishing again at banner marsh, had a...

went bass fishing again at banner marsh, had a number of carp jumping once we got to the warm end of the lake. 55 degree surface temp and murky. Could not see them until they would jump and land on...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
03-18-2011, 12:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,113
Posted By seanf

No silvers in Banner. Yet! Water was 43 in main...

No silvers in Banner. Yet! Water was 43 in main part of the lake and up to 48 or 49 in the back of coves. Both fish jumped in about 3 ft of water. I heard a third but did not see it.
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
03-17-2011, 02:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,113
Posted By seanf

45 degree water- too early for jumping carp?

Went to Banner marsh, il. bass fishing yesterday and had fish that appeared to be carp jump and land on there side in the back of two different shallow coves. Jumped way out if front of me, but had...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
02-12-2011, 09:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,335
Posted By seanf

Legal to throw shot fish back?

I am sure the anti's would use throwing shot fish back as amunition for there cause, so I am not asking if it is a good idea. Rather is it legal in Illinois to throw fish back? I think some states...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
02-10-2011, 01:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 984
Posted By seanf

Thanks for the input. We did manage a couple of...

Thanks for the input. We did manage a couple of dogfish last year. Didn't notice any particular spawning activity. We shot many species in the daytime last year that night fishing wasn't necessary. ...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
02-09-2011, 10:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 984
Posted By seanf

Any of you night fish the Il. river backwaters?

Well, archery season is over and I am chompin at the bit to get out on the river backwaters and start fishing. Bought my son his first ams reel for Christmas and am looking forward to him out...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
08-28-2010, 09:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 799
Posted By seanf

Saw u headed down 24 when I was going home from...

Saw u headed down 24 when I was going home from work. Wondered what you found.
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
08-26-2010, 02:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 717
Posted By seanf

Looking for used 40 hp tiller.

Hung up the bow for a bit and been chasing catfish in Illinois river. Got me thinkin that maybe a 40 hp would help me cover some ground quicker than my 25. Anyone with a long shaft 40hp tiller for...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
08-17-2010, 03:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 736
Posted By seanf

thanks for the report. My son and I have logged...

thanks for the report. My son and I have logged many hours on Rice lake this spring and summer. Each trip seems to differ on species, size and location of the fish.However, We usually have lots of...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
07-28-2010, 01:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 691
Posted By seanf

Went catfishing at liverpool last fri. eve and...

Went catfishing at liverpool last fri. eve and the silvers where jumping everywhere. I think you'll find silvers anywhere near the bank. Bighead are a different story. Water is muddy now and even if...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
07-24-2010, 04:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,182
Posted By seanf

just talked to a neighbor, thinks things will...

just talked to a neighbor, thinks things will wrap up around 3. that gives me a couple hours of good light.
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
07-24-2010, 02:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,182
Posted By seanf

when will rice lake duck blind drawing get over wit

Want to try one more time, but noticed that rice lake has its duck blind drawings tommorrow(sun.). Anybody have any idea when the circus will wrap up? Any duck hunters out there? registration from...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
07-17-2010, 03:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 740
Posted By seanf

Some great shooting this morning

Rice lake was on fire this morning. Starting fishing at 9:30 and stopped at 12:00. With the water dropping the fish had pulled out of the timber and brush. Lots of fishing cruising and rooting along...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
07-17-2010, 03:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 678
Posted By seanf

craigslist has boats that fit that description...

craigslist has boats that fit that description almost every day.
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
07-16-2010, 05:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 671
Posted By seanf

nice to see a bow being used without training...

nice to see a bow being used without training wheels! Good job!
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
07-13-2010, 06:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,074
Posted By seanf

Went back out today for two hours, hot and humid,...

Went back out today for two hours, hot and humid, but great visability. Took a newbie along and he shot his first fish. Water dropping fast and 90 degree weather coming. might be my last trip for a...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
07-12-2010, 02:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,074
Posted By seanf

So glad everybody had a fun and safe time. We...

So glad everybody had a fun and safe time. We left 30min after meeeting you folks. thunder made be nervous. We had a similar day with lots of shots at small grassies. Sure was tough seeing into the...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
07-10-2010, 01:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,074
Posted By seanf

Sorry didn't take camera. We may head over after...

Sorry didn't take camera. We may head over after church. Good luck, maybe we'll run in to ya!
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
07-10-2010, 12:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,074
Posted By seanf

just in from Rice lake

After a couple of weeks of high water the boat ramp is now open at Rice Lake. Three of us went out for about 4hrs. and had lots of action. A couple of nice buffs(biggest little over 10#), lots of...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
07-06-2010, 02:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,178
Posted By seanf

No, just started seriously last year. I have had...

No, just started seriously last year. I have had good luck close to home so no need yet to travel as far. I have fished the river alot down there and thought about trying it but have not as of yet.
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
07-06-2010, 01:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,178
Posted By seanf

Sorry you couldn't launch at duck island, with...

Sorry you couldn't launch at duck island, with the river dropping this weekend should be good for launching.
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
06-20-2010, 05:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 607
Posted By seanf

anxious to hear your report. We fished a...

anxious to hear your report. We fished a backwater lake near Peoria yesterday and today. Lots of small grassies and a few 5 -8lb commons. No bigheads this weekend. Sure sweated a lot.
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
04-13-2010, 06:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,291
Posted By seanf

Did u do any good shooting or just out for a...

Did u do any good shooting or just out for a scouting trip? Shot some nice bigheads in this lake before the commercial guys hit it real hard. Have been out a couple of times since and only saw one...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
04-04-2010, 10:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 719
Posted By seanf

bowfishing near Banner. Upcoming week looks like...

bowfishing near Banner. Upcoming week looks like alot of clouds, but if the sun comes out for a little while, I'll try it again if work permits.
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
04-04-2010, 03:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 719
Posted By seanf

Thumbs up Better get out there!!

My son and I hit a Il river backwater lake sat. afternoon here in central il. Found a half mile stretch of brush with lots of bighead and grassies crusen in the sunshine. All about one foot under...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
03-31-2010, 03:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,222
Posted By seanf

thanks for the help christine. I am the guy at...

thanks for the help christine. I am the guy at elmwood who asked you to update your site, only to find out I was looking a the northern Il. site. my Bad!
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
03-31-2010, 11:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,222
Posted By seanf

Are penetrator tips really necessary?

Are penetrator tips really necessary?
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
03-30-2010, 05:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,222
Posted By seanf

had a friend suggest the sure shot. does it...

had a friend suggest the sure shot. does it really matter between the standard and the predator? The cajun points also interest me. I don't want anything too expensive as I shoot into alot a wood and...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
03-30-2010, 05:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,222
Posted By seanf

Best point?

Hey folks, I lost my first arrow of the year and think I need to order half dozen more. Who has best prices and which point do you all like for all around fishing? Big heads, silvers, gar ect...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
03-30-2010, 02:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,300
Posted By seanf

Went back at 3;00 today saw some 12" silvers ,...

Went back at 3;00 today saw some 12" silvers , two big fish just out of range-not sure what they were. and missed a softball bat size gar. I bet by this weekend more fish will be in the backwaters of...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
03-30-2010, 11:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,300
Posted By seanf

Shot first fish of the year. Drove down to a...

Shot first fish of the year. Drove down to a central Il. river backwater area last evening and notice some large fish swimming in the warming water near shore. Not sure what they where, grey with...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
03-20-2010, 02:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,300
Posted By seanf

Probably need a week or so in the sixties and I...

Probably need a week or so in the sixties and I bet they show up. I live close to banner and will check again after a few warm days. I have bowfished a little for about ten years and last year hit it...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
03-20-2010, 11:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,300
Posted By seanf

New to site. Found it by attending elmwood...

New to site. Found it by attending elmwood outdoor show! I checked some of my usual flooded levees near Peoria on fri.. Some nice clear water but no fish.
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
03-11-2010, 03:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 632
Posted By seanf

thanks for the help. I drove by a couple of my...

thanks for the help. I drove by a couple of my favorite spots near Peoria yesterday just to check. All the water in the timber is still iced in and very shallow. Do you think with some rain and...
Forum: Illinois Bowfishers Club
03-10-2010, 03:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 632
Posted By seanf

How early will fish be in Il. river backwaters?

Hi Folks, new to the site and sorta a newbie to bowfishing. Have shot a little for the last few years and quite a bit last spring. My question is "how soon do fish move into clear flooded backwaters...
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