AMS Bowfishing Buzz Podcast

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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 high level, and what separates the top teams from the rest of the pack.

We’ve got a few key updates:

• Breakdown projected spawn temperatures on a variety of fish and where you should look for them
•  Mathew heading to the Kicking Bear banquet to help grow the next generation of bowfishing 
•  A MONSTER 75 lb Tennessee State Record Black Buffalo shot by Adam Allen 

Plus, we preview this weekend’s episode of Above & Below H2O – Badger State Bowfishing Blitz Part 2 airing on CarbonTV — packed with nonstop action from Wisconsin waters.

And of course… we wrap it up with Fish You Wish.

This week’s fish comes from a state where it’s illegal to shoot rabbits from motorboats… so you know it’s gotta be a good one 😏

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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 derailing Mathew’s trip to the BAA Spring Meeting
🏆 Jack LaSee, inventor of the AMS Retriever, being inducted into the BAA Hall of Fame — and the incredible story of how it all started
🎥 Fan-submitted 2026 goals — get featured and win a limited edition Bowfishing Buzz T-Shirt
😂 Derrick compares Landon Lee Conley to LeBron James… and yeah, the flopping gets called out

Plus your favorite segments:
 🎯 Fish You Wish
🔥 BB banter
…and plenty more

If you love bowfishing, this episode is packed with history, humor, and straight-up legendary moments.

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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 what it really takes to quit your job and chase the American dream in manufacturing. From humble beginnings to the partnership with MegaMouth Bowfishing, this one’s about grit, growth, and building bows that flat-out perform.

We also break down big changes to the 2026 AMS Big 20 Challenge:

• First place adjusted from $10,000 to $7,500 to spread payouts deeper
• Buffalo limit reduced from 10 to 5 to tighten up weights and increase competition
   What does it mean for strategy? For teams chasing checks? We dig into it.

Then things get… uncomfortable.

Mathew shares his now-infamous Oklahoma City “Bubble Gut” incident — featuring a desperate sprint, an Omni hotel lobby restroom, and the worst possible toilet paper scenario. Yes. It’s as bad as it sounds.

Kranky the Carp calls in with underwater intel.
 We relive the heartbreak of the Big Fish That Got Away.

 And of course… it wouldn’t be complete without Fish You Wish — where the fish gets bigger, the stories get wilder, and someone’s definitely stretching the truth. 

From basement builds to bathroom battles… this one’s loaded.

🎯 Listen now on your favorite platform and make sure you’re locked in for the 2026 season.

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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 (again) on daytime vs. nighttime bowfishing, break down a brutally cold ice-fishing adventure, and cover important upcoming bowfishing dates you won’t want to miss.

Plus:

• Timmy Boy attempts to eat 10 pounds of deep-fried fish
• AMS Big 20 pre-registration dates
• Fish You Wish
• And yes… we read poems about each other (for better or worse)

Real talk, real laughs, and real bowfishing—this one’s got it all. 🎯🎣

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

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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—from walking the banks at 16 years old sticking carp, to leading the charge that forever changed Wisconsin bowfishing laws.

The story doesn’t stop there. Chris shares his international adventures competing in New Zealand’s Koi Carp Classics, hunting Wallaby’s and Peacocks, and earning the prestigious New Zealand Master Hunting Award.

Plus:

• 🎯 Mathew and D-Schmidty lock in a brand-new bowfishing bet for the year
• 🐟 Fish You Wish  — straight from the Pelican State
• 🎯 Bowfishing New Year’s Resolutions
• ⚠️ Boating safety & cold-water trivia to keep you sharp and safe
• 🥃 And ask the important question:
   “You paid HOW much for a Captain and Coke?!”

If you love bowfishing history, hard-earned wins, and stories that prove one person really can change the sport—this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

 🎧 Available wherever you listen to podcasts.

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🎄🔥  We cranked the Christmas spirit to FULL SEND for our final episode of 2025, and this one’s an absolute heater. We officially unleash the ALL-NEW Mega-Rex bow, then rip through fan questions covering the craziest stuff that happens in the boat, how AMS gear has evolved over the years, and why the EverGlide Safety Slide is non-negotiable on the water.

Things get extra spicy when DJ-Schmidty and MC Mathew go full send and perform a brand-new Christmas song LIVE on the pod — 🎶 “Bowfishing Bells.” 🎶

We’re also joined by Justin Cook, dropping the details on a youth bowfishing tournament being brought back from the dead, because the next generation matters,  and we wrap things up with Fish You Wish. 

 Christmas chaos. New gear. Loud laughs.
 Grab some eggnog, turn it up, and close out the year with Bowfishing Buzz! 🎯🎄 

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Hold onto your bowstrings — Episode 112 is LOADED.

D-Schmidty and Mathew are back from rutcation with stories of bucks, airboats, adrenaline, and… bubble gut in the treestand?

Then we drop big news for 2025:

⭐ The 15th Annual AMS Big 20 dates are officially announced
⭐ The Youth Tournament returns to Kentucky — now called the Bluegrass Bonanza Youth Bowfishing Tournament

You’ll also hear why bowfishers deserve more credit than we get — from conservation, to fish removal, to being straight-up aquatic snipers.

And for the first time ever…
 🎵 we debut the brand-new bowfishing anthem: “Save a Walleye, Thank a Bowfisher.”
(Yes, it’s catchy. You will be singing it all day.)

PLUS — we roll back to the 14th Annual AMS Big 20 to chat with 12-year-old bowfishing phenom Brody Brossman, fresh off the tournament and full of energy.

Other chaos inside this episode:

• Wild and weird carp facts
• Bucks headed to barrel town (via airboat!)
• Bubble Gut + TP Shuffle survival story
• Gear talk: why bowfishers are more technical than people think

💥 Tournaments. Music. Hunting. Bowfishing chaos.
 This episode has it all.

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Think you know bowfishing? Mathew and D-Schmidty go head-to-head in a trivia battle packed with bragging rights, wrong answers, and plenty of laughs.

We’re also tipping our hats to Parker Larue and crew for snagging the bid to host the 2026 BAA Worlds Bowfishing Championship in Arkansas – huge congrats!

Plus:
 🎯 Does scent control really make a difference for deer hunters?
 💦 Summersaults off the bowfishing deck (yes… literally) and some unexpected “mooning” moments
 🐟 The fish-you-wish that tips the scales at over 500 pounds
🏆 Fresh looks at BAA records and stories from the water

It’s all the chaos, competition, and comedy you’ve come to expect from The Bowfishing Buzz. Tune in and test your skills!

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On this episode of the Bowfishing Buzz, we’re joined by Christina Hayden as she lays out why Virginia should be your pick to host the 2026 BAA Worlds. From what numbers teams and Big 20 teams can expect, to boundaries, fishable waters, tournament site, time of year, and side pots—Christina makes the case for casting your vote for Virginia and the Chesapeake Challenge.

But that’s not all—this episode is packed with action:

• 🐍 Species Breakdown: The Northern Snakehead
• 🐊 Kyle Snelgrove’s 12-foot Gator
• 🦅 Mathew’s wild run-in with a hawk while apple picking
• 🎣 Fish You Wish
• 🏆 Landon Conley chasing down more youth records

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

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

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This week we’re joined by Parker La Rue from Arkansas, and he’s here to tell us why the Razorback State is throwing down a bid to host the 2026 BAA World Championship.
We’re talking:
🔥 What Numbers and Big 20 teams can expect
🌊 Boundaries and legal waters on the table
📍 The tournament site and time of year
💪 And most importantly—why YOU should cast your vote for Arkansas.
Tune in and hear Parker’s pitch—for Arkansas Worlds 2026

Plus

🎯 Why Fall Bowfishing is Special
Cooler temps, crisp air, fiery sunsets, and monster fish moving in the shallows—it’s the season that turns every trip into a memory.

🏈 My Fantasy Football Team Name Rocks 🤘
Because if you can’t dominate your league, at least your team name better be legendary.

🐊 Big Game Bowfishing for Alligator
Where adrenaline meets armor-plated giants—bowfishing on beast-mode.

🎣 Fish U Wish
Dream fish, dream shot—because on the water, anything can happen.

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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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