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tys, causeways and dam were lined with literally thousands of longnosed gar hoping to pass on their genes. I shot until I nearly collapsed from heat exhaustion that Saturday. Reservoir spillways or outlets are also great areas to find these fish. Moving water provides some challenges that bodies of water don’t, and in the Midwest, clear water is the exception and not the rule. The muddy and murky waters I hunt in require you to sight shoot or peer into the water and look for moving shadows. Gar surface, carp and buffalo feed and roll along the edges and occasionally a drum cruises the shallow and channels as they travel from one hole to another. During a stretch of calm days you might have two to three feet of visibility in olive green water, but you must also remember it allows the fish to see your movements as well. Look into channels that funnel fish from
one pool to another and places that provide access to vegetation beds when the water rises. Look at areas where bait fish are active and plentiful. In June of 2005, after a week of heavy rains, I set up along the intersection of creeks and not only shot several gar and a big common carp feeding along the edge, but I noticed a silver scaled submersible cruise to within a couple of yards of where I stood. I quickly drew and ar-
rowed my largest fish to date. This big buffalo was feeding in the rain-swollen creek and I was lucky enough to have been there when it swam by. I nearly traded my shoes for the fish, however, as I sank up to my shins retrieving it. After a successful day bowfishing, I find it very easy to make time to check out my favorite locations. As the rains tail off and the heat builds, some of my hot spots have to be abandoned due to low water levels. I relocate where the “Shunga” meets the Kansas River. Same good conditions, but steep banks favor the use of my Jon boat. I purchased the modest 10’ boat for a small sum from a friend in our local club who preferred paddling a canoe. I love the fact that it’s easy to transport and can function in the shallowest of water. With a trolling motor, battery, a few addons and accessories I have less than $400 invested in my continued on page 8
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