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Title: Carp
Post by: whackmaster on March 02, 2015, 12:37:05 PM

Are they boiling yet ?

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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on March 02, 2015, 12:38:15 PM

No.

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Post by: whackmaster on March 03, 2015, 06:44:03 AM

just checking the lily pads are growing like crazy  :dunno:

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Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 04, 2015, 06:17:36 PM

The water temp is still to low. I have seen a few in the shallows on the really warm days but it will be awhile before they really move in.

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Post by: whackmaster on March 04, 2015, 06:29:20 PM

Thanks Carp

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Post by: benhuntin on March 04, 2015, 06:31:07 PM

We are ready to quit shed hunting as soon as the fish move up. We went last year for the first time and we are now hooked.

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Post by: Stickers on March 05, 2015, 12:44:16 PM

Fish are actually quite active right now. We've shot a lot with good sized eggs and showing prespawn characteristics. This early shooting generally yields some of our biggest fish.  The hardest part about this time of year is finding clear water. With runoff and rainfall the Columbia/ Snake and Tribs get pretty dirty. Hit up the reservoirs. A group of us from the Washington Bowfishing Association will be at Potholes Saturday night for some fun shooting. Look us (Washington Bowfishing Association) up on Facebook to see the exact details for this Saturday all are welcome. It's going to be a blast.

We're actually having our first conservation event, in coordination with WDFW at the end of March. It might be the only time you can legally shoot a Grass Carp in the state of WA. Details on our website and facebook.

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Post by: whackmaster on March 07, 2015, 08:01:42 AM

Thanks for the detailed report stickers.

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Post by: Stickers on March 09, 2015, 09:16:44 AM

We had an awesome shoot Saturday Night. Although the Crab Creek area was a little dirty (they opened the canal to fill the reservoir) shooting was still very good for this time of year. We had 10 boats and most boats shot 25+ fish, for the 4 hours we were out.

It's surprising how many eggs were stuck to my boat :)

 

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Post by: whackmaster on March 09, 2015, 12:18:59 PM

Stickers Be  8)

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Post by: Stickers on March 10, 2015, 12:37:54 PM

You got a BE???

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Post by: Special T on March 10, 2015, 12:59:12 PM

Cool. Im going to be lining up a bowfishing trip again this year for silver arrow bowmen... We went last year and had a blast.

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Post by: Stickers on March 11, 2015, 09:34:24 AM

Let me know if you need any suggestions of areas.

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Post by: Special T on March 11, 2015, 07:06:51 PM

Im Thinking of getting one of the large party spots at cascade park in moses to house everyone. we might make some day trips to Winchester or elsewhere but that just seems like a good place to gather everyone. Ive shot carp up by rocky ford creek area but is there decent carp shooting around cascade park?

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Post by: Stickers on March 11, 2015, 07:16:38 PM

We Washington Bowfishing Association) is actually hosting a tournament out of Cascade park May 30-31. There are lots of good sized fish in that lake. Plus you can hop into the dunes at potholes or, like you said, Winchester. Banks lake also has good numbers of fish too.

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Post by: Special T on March 11, 2015, 07:19:14 PM

Just noticed your events posted. I will talk with some of the members about it. That just seems like the best place for a group to work out of incase people dont want to travel once getting to the RV park.

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Post by: Stickers on March 13, 2015, 12:10:33 PM

Honestly Potholes is a better fishery for bowfishing, just cause you can get away from the crowds, and plenty of fish in varied cover. Moses has bigger fish. Both will make a great trip for you guys.

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Post by: whackmaster on March 13, 2015, 12:12:39 PM

where at the potholes would you launch from?

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Post by: Stickers on March 14, 2015, 12:40:57 PM

The state launch (Blythe) gives you protected access to the dunes. Powerline launch off of Road C gives you protected access to crab creek.

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Post by: DAKOTA on March 17, 2015, 01:21:49 PM

Maybe you should try lake Tapps :chuckle:

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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on April 10, 2015, 01:59:58 PM

Getting better! :tup:    Seen some nice schools in close.....

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Post by: Stickers on April 12, 2015, 08:27:20 AM

Yes it is!!! Water temps are climbing and water is cleaning up.

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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on April 12, 2015, 08:39:20 AM

I just cleaned the garage the other day and seen I had around 11 carp arrows ..been a while since I have been shooting carp but it sure is a blast ..I best try and go this year  :tup: