Playin' Hooky Bowfishing Podcast

On this week's episode, Capt. Cody recaps his 2023 bowfishing season which includes big fish, weird spawning activity, broken equipment, people falling off the boat, and more! If you find yourself staring out the window wishing it was spring, take a listen to this episode and hopefully find your happy place thinking about your own season!

Facebook Event for LLBA Annual Meeting (02/24/2024) --> https://www.facebook.com/events/677421674564381?ref=newsfeed

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On this week's episode, Capt. Cody reconnects with one of the show's most popular guests, Travis and Jenni from Grinz N Finz Bowfishing! Travis and Jenni talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly from their 2023 season, and of course, more butterfly talk! It's a fun conversation and a great listen!

Grinz N Finz Bowfishing:
Website --> https://grinznfinzbowfishing.com
Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/grinznfinzbowfishing/
Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/grinz.n.finz/

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WE'RE BACK!!
This week host Capt. Cody is once again joined on the phone by with Stephen "The Fear" Banaszak. This week is all about some new proposed regulations down in Oklahoma. Stephen walks us through the situation and what the greater bowfishing community can do to help the fight against the anti-bowfishing agenda.

Meeting Details:
Date --> Monday, January 8th 2024
Location --> OK Department of Wildlife Conservation
1801 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105

The Fear Bowfishing:
YouTube --> https://www.youtube.com/@thefearbowfishing/featured
Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/thefearbanaszak/
Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070193388591

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WE'RE BACK!!
This week host Capt. Cody is on the phone with Addison Ley with the brand new American Bowfishing League. Addison talks all about the format, rules, locations, and plans for this innovative tournament series. This is one you won't want to miss listening to!

American Bowfishing League:
Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092711674037

Addison Ley:
Email --> [email protected]
Phone Number --> (405) 881-8860

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On this solo episode, host Capt. Cody checks in with a mini Minnesota update and goes over a short recap of the 12th annual AMS Big 20.

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On this episode, host Capt. Cody is joined by Lucas & Gaven Kelley. For those that don't know, Gaven (age 14) shot two youth state records in this year's U.S. Open.

The conversation is centered youth in the sport of bowfishing and includes stories about tournament night, shooting records, and several other funny & creepy stories. It's a great episode with awesome conversation about the future generations of this sport that we love so much!

Two Gen Outdoors:
Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/bloodMonkeys
Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/twogenoutdoors/

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On this episode, host Capt. Cody is joined by this year's U.S. Open team representing Playin' Hooky. The conversation is centered around this year's U.S. Open experience, talking about tournament night, the challenges that were had getting to and from, people guessing what you use your boat for, women in the sport, and a ton more! There is a lot in here, so give it a listen and write in with your stories of folks guessing what you use your boat for!

Illinois Dust Storm:
Story --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N5hHMfQOxA

Hold Fast Welding & Repair:
Website --> https://holdfastweldingandrepair.com/

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On this episode, host Capt. Cody is checking in and talking about tournaments. There are so many bowfishing tournaments that happen every year, and so this episode will help put a lot of those dates in one place where it is easy to find.

We hope everyone's season is starting out very well (for those that have already started) and that everyone who hasn't started yet will have their opportunity very soon!

U.S. Open Info:
Website --> https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/usopen-bowfishing
Facebook Page --> https://www.facebook.com/usopenbowfishingchampionship

BAA Worlds:
Facebook Page --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/163276430925507
Bowfishing Buzz World's Podcast Episode --> https://open.spotify.com/episode/3soaNn3YzXFAaYqDWZm11f?si=96e81236ad524f4f

Spring Fling Bowfishing Tournament:
Facebook Page --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/612073930050711

AMS Big 20:
Website --> https://www.amsbowfishing.com/product/2023-ams-bowfishing-big-20-challenge-registration/

Muzzy Classic:
Website --> https://www.feradyne.com/brands/muzzy-bowfishing/2023-tournament/?fbclid=IwAR38l3rekSWR4Z7dgAoxeQbky1LreGeCUtVfCbTilB7fiU-42LL6OlVVI40

Cajun Bowfishing:
Facebook Page --> https://www.facebook.com/cajunbowfishing

Land Of Lakes Bowfishing Association:
Membership --> https://www.landoflakesbowfishing.com/?page_id=118
Facebook Page --> https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063571184228
Instagram Page --> https://www.instagram.com/landoflakesbowfishing/

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On this episode, host Capt. Cody talks to Chris Crawley. Chris has worked 8 of the 9 total Bass Pro U.S. Open Bowfishing Tournaments. He talks about his experiences working this tournament over the years and tells some good bowfishing stories. It's a fun conversation and gets listeners excited and energized for the upcoming tournament!

U.S. Open Info:
Website --> https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/usopen-bowfishing
Facebook Page --> https://www.facebook.com/usopenbowfishingchampionship

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On this episode, host Capt. Cody chats with Mitchell Deegan of Water Predator about bowfishing all over the country. He films his outings and makes videos for his YouTube channel. Mitchell spent 10 straight months on the road, living in his truck, and bowfishing! It's a sweet conversation and worth a listen!

Water Predator:
YouTube --> https://www.youtube.com/@waterpredator7826
Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/water_predator/

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