Boyd Lake Bonanza II - May 21, 2011
After five years of tournaments in state, the Colorado Bowfishing Association held its first night bowfishing completion this past Saturday. 14 teams showed for the inaugural event and were greeted with a participants’ BBQ and encouraged to stock up on sponsor provided Go-Fast and Powerade drinks. Cold temperatures and winds the week prior had everyone worried, but initial tournament conditions were calm and cool.
In total 108 Carp were harvested from Boyd Lake. Most teams reported good fish action the first few hours of the event, with carp numbers dwindling after midnight, as winds from the north began to pick up. What is normally a ridiculous lake for night bowfishing, Boyd Lake produced fewer than expected carp for each team. The winning team brought home 31 fish with the heaviest for the tournament being a 12lbs 5oz carp. The only shoreline team present, managed to earn their prize bag by arrowing seven fish.
By the 6a.m. checkout, most teams looked like soldiers after a battle, as the long day and longer night took their toll. In general, however, everyone was excited to have been a part of the first night tournament, and all were looking forward to the remaining events for the 2011 season.
We would like to thank everyone who came out to participate, all the Boyd Lake staff, and all of our generous sponsors who provided some awesome prizes. A special thank you goes to PowerAde and Go Fast drinks, which kept everyone hydrated and awake for the entire event. All harvested Carp were donated to feed the rescued animals at the Wild Animal Sanctuary outside of Denver.
In total 108 Carp were harvested from Boyd Lake. Most teams reported good fish action the first few hours of the event, with carp numbers dwindling after midnight, as winds from the north began to pick up. What is normally a ridiculous lake for night bowfishing, Boyd Lake produced fewer than expected carp for each team. The winning team brought home 31 fish with the heaviest for the tournament being a 12lbs 5oz carp. The only shoreline team present, managed to earn their prize bag by arrowing seven fish.
By the 6a.m. checkout, most teams looked like soldiers after a battle, as the long day and longer night took their toll. In general, however, everyone was excited to have been a part of the first night tournament, and all were looking forward to the remaining events for the 2011 season.
We would like to thank everyone who came out to participate, all the Boyd Lake staff, and all of our generous sponsors who provided some awesome prizes. A special thank you goes to PowerAde and Go Fast drinks, which kept everyone hydrated and awake for the entire event. All harvested Carp were donated to feed the rescued animals at the Wild Animal Sanctuary outside of Denver.
Total Numbers 1st Place
COBF Member Team: “DOA” 31 fish Prizes: 50% cash payout, COBF certificates, N0S Energy Drink flag, 2 x Muzzy Bowfishing stickers small, 2 x Muzzy Bowfishing stickers large, N0S Energy Drink sticker, Sportsman’s Warehouse DVD, 2 x AMS Bowfishing stickers small, Dicks Sporting Goods discount cards, AMS Bowfishing sticker, Muzzy Bowfishing hat, RIBZ gear pack, $25 Sportsman’s Warehouse gift card, extreme bowstrings free string card, Dicks Sporting Goods $50 gift card, Buck Knives discount card Total Numbers 3rd Place
COBF Member Team: “Sofa Kings” 15 fish Prizes: 20% cash payout, COBF certificates, N0S Energy Drink flag, 2 x Muzzy Bowfishing stickers small, 2 x Muzzy Bowfishing stickers large, N0S Energy Drink sticker, Sportsman’s Warehouse DVD, 2 x AMS Bowfishing stickers small, Dicks Sporting Goods discount cards, $25 Sportsman’s Warehouse gift card, Muzzy Bowfishing hat, AMS Bowfishing dvd, Cajun Bowfishing arrow, Dicks Sporting Goods $20 gift card Heaviest Fish Team Winner
COBF Member Team DOA Total Weight: 12lbs 5 oz Prizes:100% cash payout, COBF certificates, N0S Energy Drink flag, 2 x Muzzy Bowfishing stickers small, 2 x Muzzy Bowfishing stickers large, N0S Energy Drink sticker, Sportsman’s Warehouse DVD, 2 x AMS Bowfishing stickers small, Dicks Sporting Goods discount cards, Hammond’s Candy pack, Bohning shirt, RiversEdge Productions DVD, AMS Bowfishing hat Prize #2 Drawing Winners
Team “Tail Chasers” Prize: N0S Energy Drink flag, 2 x Muzzy Bowfishing stickers small, 2 x Muzzy Bowfishing stickers large, N0S Energy Drink sticker, Sportsman’s Warehouse DVD, 2 x AMS Bowfishing stickers small, Dicks Sporting Goods discount cards, AMS Bowfishing sticker, AMS Bowfishing dvd, Bohning hat, 2 x Dicks Sporting Goods $20 gift card, Cajun Bowfishing arrow |
Total Numbers 2nd Place
COBF Member Team: “One Man Show” 17 fish Prizes: 30% cash payout, COBF certificates, N0S Energy Drink flag, 2 x Muzzy Bowfishing stickers small, 2 x Muzzy Bowfishing stickers large, N0S Energy Drink sticker, Sportsman’s Warehouse DVD, 2 x AMS Bowfishing stickers small, Dicks Sporting Goods discount cards, Muzzy Bowfishing dvd, Muzzy Bowfishing hat, AMS Bowfishing towel, Quick Draw night beenie, Bohning arrow tip, Dicks Sporting Goods $20 gift card, Cajun Bowfishing arrow, Bowfisher magazine subscription Further Results4th: Teams “Bassturds” : 11 fish
5th: “Last Minute”: 8 Fish 6th: “Fishstix”: 7 fish, 8lb 7oz heavy 7th: “Double Tab”: 7 fish, 7lb 15oz heavy 8th: “Tail Chasers” : 5 fish 9th: “SWAG”: 4 fish 10th “Drake”: 3 fish 11th: “Peele” : 1 fish Teams “Rusty Nuts”, “Ranger” & “Backstabbersl”: 0 fish had tough days on the water with zero fish or did not return at the end of the event. Shorebound 1st Place
COBF Member Team: “Double Tap” 7 fish Prizes: COBF certificates, N0S Energy Drink flag, 2 x Muzzy Bowfishing stickers small, 2 x Muzzy Bowfishing stickers large, N0S Energy Drink sticker, Sportsman’s Warehouse DVD, 2 x AMS Bowfishing stickers small, Dicks Sporting Goods discount cards, AMS Bowfishing arrow rest, AMS Bowfishing slide kit, Muzzy Bowfishing arrow tip accessory, Bohning visor, 2 x Cajun Bowfishing arrows Prize #1 Drawing Winners
Team “Bassturds” Prize: N0S Energy Drink flag, 2 x Muzzy Bowfishing stickers small, 2 x Muzzy Bowfishing stickers large, N0S Energy Drink sticker, Sportsman’s Warehouse DVD, 2 x AMS Bowfishing stickers small, Dicks Sporting Goods discount cards, AMS Bowfishing hat, AMS Bowfishing pro reel, Muzzy Bowfishing dvd |