Throughout my time off shore working in the Gulf Of Mexico fishing has always been a release. Weather it's Amber jack, Red Snapper, Grouper or Tuna. Just the peaceful afternoons spent out on the deck fishing for a meal that the whole dive crew could enjoy was reward enough.
Recently a friend of mine took me on a nigh time adventure to try bow fishing. Now just to get the story straight I never shot a bow in my life. WOW it was the next level of fishing. Exciting beyond all belief. Not to say that I'm a good shot but it still took us awhile to limit out on red fish. My two sons amped up from the thrill of the hunt was priceless. Smile from ear to ear. Oh, and the comments they make like 'When can we go again. Darn, we already have our limit.' So as a family man you can see that being outside and away from all the Nintendo is the best experience to offer your family. Time spent together having fun. Using what you already have will also save you money in the long run. You don't need two boats to maintain anyway!
The only boat in the family is the brother-in-laws. It's no surface drive or air boat. Having to lean over the engine about every five minutes to clean out the water intake can be a tiresome and daunting task. All is not lost. Time well spent with your family. Grab About ten 300 watt to 500 watt halogen lights, four 2"x4"'s, half a dozen 'C' clamps, wire end connectors and a generator. One good afternoon spent building your night bow fishing rig. First you have to fit the 2"x4"'s around the perimeter of the front of your vessel and secure them together with wood screws. Be sure that the wood screws are short enough to not damage your boat. Mount your lights so they can be adjusted. Wire them together in a custom fashion to split the cir cut into two sections. About four to five on each circut. This is to not overload your circuts on the generator. Test lights for position in the dark of night before you go. Secure the light bracket with 'C' clamps to the rails.
Ready to go! Miltie purpose fishing/bow fishing vessel! You'll be lighting up the banks like New York's Time Square!
Recently a friend of mine took me on a nigh time adventure to try bow fishing. Now just to get the story straight I never shot a bow in my life. WOW it was the next level of fishing. Exciting beyond all belief. Not to say that I'm a good shot but it still took us awhile to limit out on red fish. My two sons amped up from the thrill of the hunt was priceless. Smile from ear to ear. Oh, and the comments they make like 'When can we go again. Darn, we already have our limit.' So as a family man you can see that being outside and away from all the Nintendo is the best experience to offer your family. Time spent together having fun. Using what you already have will also save you money in the long run. You don't need two boats to maintain anyway!
The only boat in the family is the brother-in-laws. It's no surface drive or air boat. Having to lean over the engine about every five minutes to clean out the water intake can be a tiresome and daunting task. All is not lost. Time well spent with your family. Grab About ten 300 watt to 500 watt halogen lights, four 2"x4"'s, half a dozen 'C' clamps, wire end connectors and a generator. One good afternoon spent building your night bow fishing rig. First you have to fit the 2"x4"'s around the perimeter of the front of your vessel and secure them together with wood screws. Be sure that the wood screws are short enough to not damage your boat. Mount your lights so they can be adjusted. Wire them together in a custom fashion to split the cir cut into two sections. About four to five on each circut. This is to not overload your circuts on the generator. Test lights for position in the dark of night before you go. Secure the light bracket with 'C' clamps to the rails.
Ready to go! Miltie purpose fishing/bow fishing vessel! You'll be lighting up the banks like New York's Time Square!
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