AMS Bowfishing Buzz Podcast

AMS Bowfishing
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Bowfishing Buzz brings you all the current and new information, tactics, strategies, tournament news, interviews, product highlights and funny stories that all revolve around the great sport of bowfishing. Bowfishing is the fastest growing outdoor sport in North America. It's fast paced, exciting, comedic, adrenaline pumping, non stop bowfishing fun. Bowfishing Buzz is your podcast for everything bowfishing.

  1. 4d ago

    Bottom Feeders Win. Big 20 Champs Jeb Verhalen & Eric Coggon join the Buzz (Ep.122)

    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, the pressure of weigh-in, and what it felt like to finally hear their names called as AMS Big 20 champions. Derrick and Mathew also recap their trip to Maryland chasing Northern Snakeheads and stingrays with Working Class Outdoorsman, preview Mathew’s upcoming trip to Kentucky for the Bluegrass Youth Bonanza, and discuss Team AMS Bowfishing’s big win at the Kentucky Lake Outdoors Bowfishing Tournament with a Big 20 weight of 585 pounds and Big Fish honors with a 64-pound Bighead. Plus a Youth Fish You Wish segment It’s an episode packed with Big 20 stories, Kentucky bowfishing, snakeheads, stingrays, and plenty of bowfishing talk. MegaMouth BowfishingProven to be the TOUGHEST bowfishing reel on the market. Built and designed to dominate. AMS BowfishingOver 40 years of American made innovation. Bowfishing is our way of life, it runs through our veins.NDesignsNDesigns prides itself on attention to detail in every product produced.E-FISH-N-SEE Bowfishing LightsExperience night bowfishing like never before with the E-FISH-N-SEE® Bowfishing LightDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    1h 26m

  2. May 27

    Big 20 Recap and a Snakehead road trip (Ep.121)

    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 Class Outdoorsman, followed by Matt and Derrick heading to Kentucky on June 10th for the Bluegrass Bonanza Youth Bowfishing Tournament. Plus, AMS Bowfishing Above & Below H2O Episode 4: Dirt Donkey Country airs June 6th on CarbonTV. Big 20 results. Memorial Day carp chaos. Maryland snakeheads. Kentucky youth bowfishing. Fish U Wish. Dirt Donkey Country. This episode is stacked. MegaMouth BowfishingProven to be the TOUGHEST bowfishing reel on the market. Built and designed to dominate. AMS BowfishingOver 40 years of American made innovation. Bowfishing is our way of life, it runs through our veins.NDesignsNDesigns prides itself on attention to detail in every product produced.E-FISH-N-SEE Bowfishing LightsExperience night bowfishing like never before with the E-FISH-N-SEE® Bowfishing LightDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    1h 4m

  3. May 6

    Defending the Crown - 2025 AMS Big 20 Champion Joshua Mertens joins the BB (Ep.120)

    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 any scouting has started, and what expectations look like heading into tournament weekend. Derrick and Mathew also dive into tournament prep, scouting talk, changing conditions, strategy, and the excitement building around one of the biggest weekends in bowfishing. They cover new BAA records, break down the Big Fish Categories and the prizes up for grabs, and reveal a staggering Big 20 average weight that proves the state of Wisconsin means business when it comes to giant common carp. Plus, this week’s Fish You Wish and Derrick and Mathew make their official winning weight predictions for the 2026 AMS Big 20 Challenge. Boats are getting rigged, weather apps are getting abused, and every bowfisherman in Wisconsin is trying to figure out where the big fish are hiding. It’s Episode 120 of the Bowfishing Buzz Podcast — and the road to the Big 20 starts now. MegaMouth BowfishingProven to be the TOUGHEST bowfishing reel on the market. Built and designed to dominate. AMS BowfishingOver 40 years of American made innovation. Bowfishing is our way of life, it runs through our veins.E-FISH-N-SEE Bowfishing LightsExperience night bowfishing like never before with the E-FISH-N-SEE® Bowfishing LightNDesignsNDesigns prides itself on attention to detail in every product produced.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    1h 37m

  4. Apr 23

    The Time Is Now (Ep.119)

    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. On the water, the crew has been busy. Garrett drops a personal best Buffalo weighing 27.8 pounds, and one lucky fan nails the exact weight guess out of over 360 entries. We cover recent BAA state records, dive into current tournament trends, and wrap it up with a massive Fish You Wish out of Iowa—a 49.40 lb state record Common Carp. Plus, we have a little fun imagining what rough fish would sound like if they could talk. And don’t forget—Above & Below H2O returns May 9th on CarbonTV with “Go Bighead or Go Home” as the crew heads to Kentucky in search of giants. 🎯 Real stories. Real fish. Real bowfishing. MegaMouth BowfishingProven to be the TOUGHEST bowfishing reel on the market. Built and designed to dominate. AMS BowfishingOver 40 years of American made innovation. Bowfishing is our way of life, it runs through our veins.NDesignsNDesigns prides itself on attention to detail in every product produced.E-FISH-N-SEE Bowfishing LightsExperience night bowfishing like never before with the E-FISH-N-SEE® Bowfishing LightDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    1h 4m

  5. Apr 7

    April Grind, Tournament Time & a D-Koi Situation |Lance Brantley joins BB (Ep.118)

    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 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 😏 AMS BowfishingOver 40 years of American made innovation. Bowfishing is our way of life, it runs through our veins.MegaMouth BowfishingProven to be the TOUGHEST bowfishing reel on the market. Built and designed to dominate. NDesignsNDesigns prides itself on attention to detail in every product produced.E-FISH-N-SEE Bowfishing LightsExperience night bowfishing like never before with the E-FISH-N-SEE® Bowfishing LightDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    1h 13m

  6. Mar 18

    Storm Chaos & Hall of Fame Legends | Shot Willet Joins BB (Ep117)

    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 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. MegaMouth BowfishingProven to be the TOUGHEST bowfishing reel on the market. Built and designed to dominate. AMS BowfishingOver 40 years of American made innovation. Bowfishing is our way of life, it runs through our veins.E-FISH-N-SEE Bowfishing LightsExperience night bowfishing like never before with the E-FISH-N-SEE® Bowfishing LightNDesignsNDesigns prides itself on attention to detail in every product produced.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    1h 35m

  7. Feb 25

    The Man Behind the Mega-Rex - The Joey Greenwell Story (Ep.116)

    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 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 deeperBuffalo 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. E-FISH-N-SEE Bowfishing LightsExperience night bowfishing like never before with the E-FISH-N-SEE® Bowfishing LightNDesignsNDesigns prides itself on attention to detail in every product produced.MegaMouth BowfishingProven to be the TOUGHEST bowfishing reel on the market. Built and designed to dominate. AMS BowfishingOver 40 years of American made innovation. Bowfishing is our way of life, it runs through our veins.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    1h 51m

  8. Feb 4

    From One Bottle to Another, The Casey Lee Story (Ep.115)

    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 (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 fishAMS Big 20 pre-registration datesFish You WishAnd yes… we read poems about each other (for better or worse)Real talk, real laughs, and real bowfishing—this one’s got it all. 🎯🎣 MegaMouth BowfishingProven to be the TOUGHEST bowfishing reel on the market. Built and designed to dominate. AMS BowfishingOver 40 years of American made innovation. Bowfishing is our way of life, it runs through our veins.NDesignsNDesigns prides itself on attention to detail in every product produced.E-FISH-N-SEE Bowfishing LightsExperience night bowfishing like never before with the E-FISH-N-SEE® Bowfishing LightDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    1h 27m
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Bowfishing Buzz brings you all the current and new information, tactics, strategies, tournament news, interviews, product highlights and funny stories that all revolve around the great sport of bowfishing. Bowfishing is the fastest growing outdoor sport in North America. It's fast paced, exciting, comedic, adrenaline pumping, non stop bowfishing fun. Bowfishing Buzz is your podcast for everything bowfishing.

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  • Creator
    AMS Bowfishing
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    122
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 AMS Bowfishing Buzz Podcast
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