AMS Bowfishing Buzz podcast

Now, the rest of the story. Part 2 of Steve Kobrine's Amazon bowfishing adventures and stories. Steve covers a wide variety of topics, including shooting dozens of fish in the piranha infested waters of the Amazon, describing a harrowing 22-mile boat ride in a 30-foot canoe in the darkness of the jungle, eating Electric Eel and Peacock Bass.  Some stories get shared in this episode that truly leav...

This week we are joined by possibly the most well-traveled bowfishermen in the history of the sport. Steve covers a wide variety of topics, including shooting dozens of fish in the piranha infested waters of the Amazon, describing a harrowing 22-mile boat ride in a 30-foot canoe in the darkness of the jungle, and shooting African big game at 170 yards with his bow. Some stories get shared in this...

This week, we do a species breakdown on one of the newest and most invasive species in the United States, the clown knifefish. We also call Haylie Slater, located down in Texas, and she gives us a breakdown on an amazing event that she has been hosting for a couple years now. Matt and Derrick also discuss their recent travels to Dallas and Phoenix.  PLUS! • Schmidty gets kicked out of a fancy rest...

We are joined this week by the Owner of The Obsession Outdoors bowfishing guide service, Clayton Meyer. He is located in Bagdad, Kentucky and seems to have been destined to guiding since he was 14 years old. We also discuss the 2025 ATA show, new products for 2025, Matt and Derrick’s ice fishing extravaganza and the loss of a Wisconsin Sports Legend.  PLUS! How to get stuck at a boat ramp The famo...

With 2024 wrapping up its time to hear some of your 2025 Bowfishing Resolutions. We give our top 3 resolutions and top 3 moments from 2024. Happy New Year everyone.  Plus Kranky the Carp joins us Fish that you wish 16 years of shooting a fish every month (192 months) Freshwater fish over 100 pounds What does it take to be a top bowfishing team Sponsored by: NDesigns NDesigns prides itself on atten...

We are joined by Tommy Woods (Team TKO), Dennis Redden (Redden Outfitters), and Lance Brantley (Team On Track) as we discuss the 2024 bowfishing season, bucket list fish, if you only had one day to bowfish what's that date, location and species, and the upcoming 2025 BAA Worlds Bowfishing Championship.  Mathew tells us about his crazy archery success on a buck that was to close.  Plus Northern Sna...

We sit down with the owners of AMS Bowfishing and take you back to the very beginning and how it all started. Cindy's father Jack Lasee had a vision back in the 70's and Cindy followed that vision to what is now known as AMS Bowfishing. We look back at Cindy and Jeff dating back in high school, building Retrievers in their small apartment, starting a family as the business expands, floating down t...

Its Wisconsin vs Alabama to see who will host the 2025 BAA Worlds Bowfishing Championship. We are joined by Noah Kreilkramp and Mitch Pfohl of Wisconsin and Michael Cather and Peyton Travers of Alabama. They lay out all the tournament details and information why you should vote either Wisconsin or Alabama. Voting opens the first week of October on the Bowfishing Association of Americas website.  ...

Its Alligator season and we are joined by Grayson Padrick with Central Florida Trophy Hunts as he gives a rundown of their Alligator guide service and how they put their clients on the Gators. Plus Mathew tells us his stories from his past 5 Gator hunts.  PLUS! 2025 BAA Worlds Bid BAA records Derricks Bears Fish You Wish Grass Carp poop turns into what????? E-FISH-N-SEE Bowfishing Lights Experienc...

In this episode, Matt, and Derrick call bowfishing pioneer, Randy Woodward. Randy has paved the way for thousands of bowfishers during his bowfishing tenure. Matt also gets creative and shows Derrick a song he recently heard. (I'm there to Bowfish) PLUS! Randy won Worlds HOW MANY TIMES!? Kranky discusses pole vaulting and swimming 28 year anniversary plans (NOT what you think) Best month for BIG f...

In this episode, Matt and Derrick compile a list of bowfishing trivia questions to ask each other. We also discuss the upcoming Cajun 8, and Derrick sings a song NOBODY has ever heard before.😉 PLUS! Derrick thinks he's Charlie Daniels Record goldfish everywhere! Are dragon carp  real? World’s biggest dirt track racing superfan Upcoming bowfishing road trips   Fish You Wish E-FISH-N-SEE Bowfishing...

In this episode, we discuss the absolute destruction that silver carp have caused in United States waterways, and how they are able to get away with it. We also get a phone call from a friend who’s on a bowfishing journey. 😉PLUS!• What is broadcast spawning?• Best places to bowfish in mid-summer• The BILLION dollar invasive specie problem• World record silver carp NDesigns NDesigns prides itself...

In this episode we are joined by Team Descalin' boat captain Ryan Devine. Winning back to back Muzzy Classic Bowfishing Tournaments and taking home $12,000 this year Ryan talks about team chemistry, the pressures of competing in tournaments, scouting, tournament night, to heading back to weigh ins.  We also discuss:  BAA Records Randy Woodward and the Youth Worlds Championship Kranky the Carp foun...

In this podcast we sit down with 2024 BAA World Champ Lance Brantley and long time bowfisher Dennis Redden.  What was it like chasing Bigheads in the 90's compared to now? Did giant Bigheads exist back then compared to now?  How much time to you have to put in for it all to work out?   We also talk about the Jarred Ashmore Youth Bowfishing Tournament and how our shooters did.  Plus we discuss Chas...

In this podcast we re-cap the BAA Worlds Bowfishing Championship. Giant Big 20 weights over 860 pounds.  Plus: Kranky the Carp phones us Shotgun Starts 2025 Big 20 Dates BAA Records Fish you Wish Derricks new glasses Brought to you by:  E-FISH-N-SEE Bowfishing Lights Experience night bowfishing like never before with the E-FISH-N-SEE® Bowfishing Light NDesigns NDesigns prides itself on attention t...

In this episode we re-cap the AMS Big 20 from tournament day to weigh ins.  Plus Don't forget your boat plug Big Fish Categories and prizes they won Top 8 placing Teams and money they won Kranky the Carp calls the BB Hotline BAA Worlds Brody's 30 pound common BAA Records Sponsored by: E-FISH-N-SEE Bowfishing Lights Experience night bowfishing like never before with the E-FISH-N-SEE® Bowfishing Lig...

That time of year again as we discuss the days leading up to the 13th Annual AMS Big 20 Bowfishing Tournament. BIG FISH categories and the prizes you could win, specific rules, tournament day schedule, BIG FISH POT, food trucks, weigh in day, and tournament sponsors. Its going to be a great event.................. We also cover:  BAA Records Bowfishing May 8th Fish You Wish Q&A Polarized Sungl...

This past week, we had the pleasure of bowfishing with the Slock Master himself, Tim Wells. Tim is an outdoor industry giant, and has been producing high quality, engaging content for over 30 years. His show, “Relentless Pursuit”, is one of the most watched outdoor programs ever. He joins us today on the Bowfishing Buzz to discuss how our recent trip with him went.  We also cover: • The new blow d...

This episode it totally based off the questions and topics brought up by our listeners from our recent social media post. We love talking about what YOU guys are interested in listening to! We discuss everything from how to efficiently find fish on new bodies of water, to debating how many rolls of toilet paper you should have in your boat!   We also cover: Matt and Derrick’s bowfishing songDid Ma...

In this episode with talk with Joe Nichols from Kentucky. Joe tells us stories from the early 2000's when they first started to see Bigheads in the Ohio River and how they learned how to hunt them down compared to their normal style of bowfishing.  We also cover: Bighead History Is it Thumbs up or Nubs Up?  Who won the AMS March Madness Pool BAA Record Sponsored by: NDesigns NDesigns prides itself...

In episode 77, we talk with Scott Henslee, Owner of Bowfishing Extreme to discuss how Bowfishing Extreme has grown to become the industry giant it is now. We also cover:  • The most important aspects of owning a business • March Madness or May Mayhem?  • List of new BAA records • Scott’s love of the bowfishing community Sponsored By: NDesigns NDesigns prides itself on attention to detail in every...

In episode 76, we do a deep dive into the butterfly success that took place out in Idaho. We talk about the conditions, what the fish were doing, and the heartbreak that bowfishing offers.  We also cover:  • The overwhelming feeling of bowfishing relief• Mathew’s decorated 17-year career at AMS• The bow/reel/arrow setup we used on these butterflies• Next week’s highly anticipated guest Bowfishing...

We are on location in the beautiful State of Idaho chasing a bucket list fish the Butterfly Carp.  We are joined on this trip with Jana Waller host of Skull Bound Chronicles and go over how night one went.   We also cover:  Cindy and Jeff Braun induction into the Bowfishing Association of America Hall of Fame Some of Mathew's and Jana's past bowfishing excursions How we got started in the outdoors...

Episode 74 consists of a detailed recap of what it took to keep our bowfishing rights upheld down in the state of Oklahoma. Pete and the rest of the governing body of the BAA represented the community and were successful in keeping harsh bowfishing limits at bay.   We also cover:  • Rest in peace to our Bowfishing Brothers • Accidentally passing up state record fish • 2024 tournament pre-registrat...

Episode 73 consists of a deep dive into the mythical, beautiful, and ultra rare butterfly carp with Grinz and Finz Guide Service owners, Travis and Jenni Oviatt. Travis and Jenni have amazing success out in Idaho getting their clients on these once in a lifetime butterfly carp.  We also cover:  • Our 2024 ATA Show in St. Louis• Oklahoma Limits and Regulations• Recent BAA Records• How to book your...