2009.08.03
A huge bowfish stingray from the Virginia coast
My good buddy Christian Berg, who is the editor of Petersen's Bowhunting magazine, sent me this shot that he got from his bowhunting pal, Bob Danenhower Sr. (right).
Danenhower, who lives in Orefield, Pa., had an awesome day of bowfishing for rays around Chincoteague with his son Brent. Over three days of hunting with guide Randy Birch they saw more than 50 rays, and got nine of them into the boat. This one hanging is 120 pounds.
I talked to Danenhower and he said the meat from these things is really tasty. I've heard that before but have never tried it.
These guys are using rigs similar to the one I use for bowfishing, except my recurve is newer (and less valuable). Brent's bow is a Bear Super Kodiak Magnum and Bob's is an old, metal riser Black Widow. I told Danenhower I thought he was crazy to use vintage bows for bowfishing, which is really hard on gear. But Danenhower, who said he has about 300 bows in his collection, said he'd rather be using them than just letting them sit and collect dust.
WOW! That 120 pounder is a Hog!!!!!
I bet that was an absolute blast fighting that big ray.
Congratulations guys on a very impressive harvest !
Comment by Ralph Barton — August 3, 2009 @ 3:13 pm
Congratulations to those guys and am glad they had a good day. However, this picture can't compare to those beauties Dr. Julie Ball was showing in her photo.LOL (PS, noticed that Blog was deleted and I bet I can imagine why)
Comment by CRS — August 3, 2009 @ 3:45 pm
Yes Mark, where are those pics of Dr. Ball?
--She sent some last week of some good amberjack and sheepshead action. I'll post one in the next day or so. mt
Comment by Stephen — August 4, 2009 @ 10:15 am
You can always keep up with Dr. Julie Ball at her website that includes photos at http://www.drjball.com/
Comment by Dewey Knight — August 5, 2009 @ 7:40 am
WOW WEEEE!!!!!
That's a Whopper of a Ray!!
Mark
just checked out Julie Ball's Web site of her great catches one word.
MAGNIFICENT!!!!
Comment by Static Lines — August 5, 2009 @ 12:46 pm