AMS Bowfishing Buzz Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

This week, Matt and Derrick are joined IN PERSON by Jody Bigalke. We discuss his recent induction into the BAA Hall of Fame and the emotions that came with it. Jody also discusses tournament tactics and how the sport has changed over the course of his bowfishing career. Derrick also plays a song that he heard on the radio last week – Bowfishing Rockstars. 

 PLUS! 

 • In-depth breakdown of all the AMS Points

• How to prepare for the spawn 

• Matt and Derrick arm wrestle for glory

• AMS Big 20 category prizes

• Alaskan bowfishing!?

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This week, Matt and Derrick tackle questions submitted by YOU, our listeners. These questions are very well stated by our listeners, and they cover a lot of the “touchy subjects” when it comes to bowfishing. We also dive into early season bowfishing tactics, discuss the TANK of a common carp we shot last week, and what we think the next “breakthrough” will be in the bowfishing world. Derrick also gets surprised with a fantastic gift from Jeff Neiball.
PLUS!

• BAA Scholarship program
• Bowfishing Buzz brand new sponsor
• A surprise phone call from a heartbroken friend
• Carp in Torpor stage
• The history behind the "Pittsdelphia Steagles" 

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It's alligator season and we are joined by Grayson Padrick with Central Florida Trophy Hunts. Grayson gives us a rundown on their alligator guide service and how they put their clients on gators. Mathew shares stories from his past 5 gator hunts. 

PLUS!

• 2025 BAA Worlds Bid
• BAA records
• Derrick's bears
• Fish You Wish
• Grass Carp poop turns into what?

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AMS Bowfishing
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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 fish

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AMS Bowfishing
Over 40 years of American made innovation. Bowfishing is our way of life, it runs through our veins.

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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

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AMS Bowfishing
Over 40 years of American made innovation. Bowfishing is our way of life, it runs through our veins.

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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

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AMS Bowfishing
Over 40 years of American made innovation. Bowfishing is our way of life, it runs through our veins.

MegaMouth Bowfishing
Proven to be the TOUGHEST bowfishing reel on the market. Built and designed to dominate.

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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 found a new lady
• Fish you Wish
• New bodies of waters and adapting to what fish are up for tournaments

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AMS Bowfishing
Over 40 years of American made innovation. Bowfishing is our way of life, it runs through our veins.

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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

• Chasing daytime Grass Carp
• One lake tournaments verse open water tournaments
• BAA Records
• Fish you wish
• Youth Bowfishing Championship June 22

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AMS Bowfishing
Over 40 years of American made innovation. Bowfishing is our way of life, it runs through our veins.

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In this episode, we recap the BAA Worlds Bowfishing Championship that was held in Kentucky this past weekend. The Battle in the Bluegrass produced one big 20 weight of over 860 lbs! 🤯
 
              Plus!

• Kranky the carp calls us!
• 2025 AMS Big 20 dates
• BAA records
• Schmidty's new podcast goggles! 😎

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MegaMouth Bowfishing
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AMS Bowfishing
Over 40 years of American made innovation. Bowfishing is our way of life, it runs through our veins.

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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:

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NDesigns
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MegaMouth Bowfishing
Proven to be the TOUGHEST bowfishing reel on the market. Built and designed to dominate.

AMS Bowfishing
Over 40 years of American made innovation. Bowfishing is our way of life, it runs through our veins.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.