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Discussion starter · #21 · (Edited)
We bighead fish mainly.. so we use a spotlight ALL the time..And i'm not going to put lights and a genny on anytime soon.. I don't see it being worth it for our stlye of fishing!! My boat's an 1860 so it's big enough.. I just don't see how 12-24 inches of height can help you see that much better in a muddy river?? I understand that people have differing oppinions and to each is own.. but I want to know WHY you do what you do?? And, obviously 2 inches is a raised deck but I would never raise a deck for 2 inches.. So at what height does it become worth it?? I can see how being 5 foot in the air would help you SEE fish.. I plan on taking a couple milk crates with me this summer to see the diff. but i'm building the deck now.. so It's going to be flush with the ability to raise it.. I'd love to have an adjustable deck but that's a different thread all together!!

I have fished off the flush a lot and haven't had any trouble and like it.. I know what it's like.. but i've never shot from a raised so i have NO idea how they compare BUT before I finish my deck project I'm just trying to decide if i'm really missing THAT much.. My personal opinion is i'm not.. but maybe i'm wrong and that's why i'm asking those that really know what the hell they're talking about v/s just do'n what everybody else does!! (Sorry to offend any sheep in the crowd) LOL.. Not really!!



 
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I have fished several raised and flush... Ours is flush. We don't day shoot around here much... I can see the advantages to both, I think elevated is definitely better for day. It all boils down to what type of fish you shoot, whether it is day or night, what size boat you have and what type of water you shoot. I can't see a few inches making a big enough difference to be cost effective, but it is what works best for you. On a smaller boat, an elevated deck makes me nervous...I don't like heights a whole lot.
 
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most of you guys shoot fish that are close to the top of the water, and close to the boat, i say that because you say a flush deck is the way to go. So, then it's a matter of opinion, and choice that you shoot on a flush deck. As i have said before on this issue, out west a flush deck will get you last place. WE have to see the spooky buffs in clear water before they see us, so that's why we shoot off a high deck. Mine is 4 feet off my deck, that puts my bow when drawn about 10 feet off the water. It reduces the angle of my shots. there is no arguement from me about "past world champions" shooting from a flush deck.the fish i shot in Texas at night @ Conroe, Chorpus Christy, choke, Trinity. Livinston, were right there in front of me in the lights, so in those cases no elevation was needed at all. and I won the worlds/international shoot @ Lake mead way back in 79, beat 228 teams.So i fit in that class of champions mentioned above, and i choose an elevated deck. cause it's my choice, you have yours. let's just go fishin, when the dam snow melts
 
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You will be surprised at how much a few inches will help (with a genny and lights anyway) I've shot my share with a spot for biggies and if that's all your doing I wouldn't raise it. But if I Can tell a difference in how well I see fish at night just by standing on the gunnel of my boat vs standing on the deck (when running the big lights) but I still prefer the other advantages of a flush deck over being able to see a couple more feet further. But that's just me
 
#27 ·
Mine is raised just enough to get the 400's under it. It's an 1860 and this allows more room up top. I don't know that it's better but it's comfortable for me. I don't see where raised allows you to shoot bigger fish but flush definitely puts you closer. Just go with what works for you.
 
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And DWO u hit it perfect. It's bowls down to what and where you shoot. If I'm going out west to shoot clear
deep water for spooky fish in the day time I wouldn't have anything but a raised platform
 
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Hoodwinked said:
IMO you dont have to win anything to be a serious bowfisher
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I guess that went over your head. This has nothing to do with winning. I was simply pointing out that you said.......

''agreed! raised deck is the way to go.... if you got the money and are serious about bowfishing i would put atleast a 10 in. raised deck.''

You pretty much said that you are not serious about bowfishing if you don't have a raised deck. So..... I said, try and tell the past world champs and record holders with flush decks that they are not serious about bowfishing. :spank:
 
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JpEater said:
I guess that went over your head. This has nothing to do with winning. I was simply pointing out that you said.......

''agreed! raised deck is the way to go.... if you got the money and are serious about bowfishing i would put atleast a 10 in. raised deck.''

You pretty much said that you are not serious about bowfishing if you don't have a raised deck. So..... I said, try and tell the past world champs and record holders with flush decks that they are not serious about bowfishing. :spank:
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You pretty much said that you are not serious about bowfishing im pretty serious and we have a 16in raised deck that were working on now...
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i just think bowfishing is all about gettin a boat riged up with a deck and lights... i perfer a nice deck for better visual on fish... all im tryin to say...
 
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mike said:
A raised deck helps you spot the fish much further out in front of you. This makes the longer shots possible as well as being able to run them down before they disappear ;)

We use the same theory when we shoot the Campbells bowfishing challenge.

Our cameramans (being much higher) spots the fish and guides the shooters to the fish. You can't imagine the fish you drive by just 15-20 yards off to the side of the boat. Or the fish that bolt for deep water before the shooters even see them
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just seen an older one from 2007 it was only day one and aint seen any others....u still do it every year? if so keep us posted as to when it is on
 
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