We want to hear from our fellow bowfishers! Shoot us a text! Who knew a broken truck could lead to one of the best bowfishing adventures of the year? In Episode 123, we recap an awesome weekend at the Bluegrass Youth Bowfishing Bonanza, and tell the story of how mechanical problems in Kentucky somehow turned into Dennis sticking a 50+ pound spoonbill. Mathew eventually made it back to retrieve the truck (and even found a few fish along the way), and then we sit down with Parker LaRue fo...

We want to hear from our fellow bowfishers! Shoot us a text! On this episode of the Bowfishing Buzz, Derrick and Mathew sit down with Jeb Verhalen and Eric Coggon from Team Bottom Feeders, the 2026 AMS Big 20 Champions. After coming close in previous years with a runner-up finish in 2022, 5th place finish in 2023, and a 4th place finish in 2024 Team Bottom Feeders finally sealed the deal and took home the win. We talk with Jeb and Eric about scouting, takeoff, tournament night decisions...

We want to hear from our fellow bowfishers! Shoot us a text! This week on Bowfishing Buzz, we’re recapping the 15th Annual AMS Big 20 Challenge and breaking down all the results from one of Wisconsin’s biggest bowfishing weekends. We’ll also talk about Mathew and Julie’s Memorial Day carp beatdown, where they filled the boat with dirt donkeys. Then we’re looking ahead to the next stretch of road trips. The crew heads to Maryland on June 1st to chase Northern Snakeheads with Working Clas...

We want to hear from our fellow bowfishers! Shoot us a text! The countdown is on! On this episode of the Bowfishing Buzz Podcast, Derrick and Mathew are officially in Big 20 mode as the 15th Annual AMS Big 20 Challenge is only days away. Joining the show for a portion of the episode is Joshua Mertens, team captain from last year’s winning team. Joshua talks about what it was like taking home the Big 20 title, the pressure of coming back as defending champs, how his team is preparing, whether ...

We want to hear from our fellow bowfishers! Shoot us a text! The fish are moving and things are heating up in Episode 119 of Bowfishing Buzz. We break down everything you need to know heading into the AMS Big 20 Tournament, including key rule changes, strategy shifts, and why this year could be one of the wildest yet. We also share one of our favorite listener success stories—Isaac from Minnesota went from struggling to find fish… to stacking carp in one night after applying a few simple tips...

We want to hear from our fellow bowfishers! Shoot us a text! Spring is waking up and the bowfishing grind is officially ON. In Episode 118, the boys break down everything you need to know about April bowfishing — where to find fish, how conditions are changing, and why right now might be one of the most underrated times to be on the water. We’re also talking tournament season prep, as Lance Brantley joins the show to dive into how Team AMS is getting dialed in, what it takes to compete at a h...

We want to hear from our fellow bowfishers! Shoot us a text! This week on the Bowfishing Buzz Podcast, we’re joined by a true legend of the sport — Ron “Shot” Willet. Shot has been bowfishing since the 1970’s and has seen the sport evolve from homemade setups to what it is today. From attending youth events and inspiring the next generation, to winning the AMS Big 30, Shot brings stories, laughs, and wisdom that every bowfisher needs to hear. We also cover: 🌨️ Winter Storm Iona derailin...

We want to hear from our fellow bowfishers! Shoot us a text! The man behind G-Rex Bows joins the Buzz. This week on the Bowfishing Buzz, Mathew and D-Schmidty sit down with Joey Greenwell — the builder, machinist, and bowfishing junkie who turned a crowded basement shop into one of the most respected lever-bow operations in the game. We rewind the tape to Joey’s early bowfishing days, talk about squeezing machines into a basement workspace, cutting down walls to make room for more lathes, and...

We want to hear from our fellow bowfishers! Shoot us a text! This episode hits deep and still brings the laughs. We’re joined by Casey Lee, who opens up about his journey through addiction, bad decisions, jail time, and finally hitting rock bottom—before finding a lifeline in bowfishing. Casey shares how bowfishing gave him purpose again, brought excitement back into his life, and helped him reconnect with what matters most: his kids and his future. Mathew and D-Schmidty go head-to-head (agai...

We want to hear from our fellow bowfishers! Shoot us a text! Episode 114 of the Bowfishing Buzz Podcast is absolutely loaded from start to finish. We cover everything from wallaby’s to koi carp, boating safety and cold-water trivia, an Archery Trade Show recap, and the wild story behind how nighttime bowfishing was finally legalized in Wisconsin. We’re joined by Chris Cass, better known as Shaggy Dog, founder of the Wisconsin Bowfishing Association. Chris takes us on an incredible journey—fro...