WV record Bowfin

[Johnsfolly]

Here's a target for those that like to chase and catch those swamp muskies😉

https://www.mariettatimes.com/news/local-news/2024/04/record-fish-caught-in-ohio-river-giant-bowfin-record-hooked-in-area/

[snagged in outlet 3]

29 minutes ago, Johnsfolly said:

Here's a target for those that like to chase and catch those swamp muskies😉

https://www.mariettatimes.com/news/local-news/2024/04/record-fish-caught-in-ohio-river-giant-bowfin-record-hooked-in-area/

I’m headed back to SC next week and I have 2 trips booked.  They’re bass fishing trips but last time I caught a big bowfin on a senko.   Smoked it too.  

[Johnsfolly]

1 hour ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

... but last time I caught a big bowfin on a senko.   Smoked it too.  

I saw photos 😁!

Good luck on this next trip Pete!

[FishnDave]

The local gents are sporting spawning colors already.

A few of the ladies had some pretty funky patterns, too.

[Ham]

6 hours ago, Johnsfolly said:

Here's a target for those that like to chase and catch those swamp muskies😉

https://www.mariettatimes.com/news/local-news/2024/04/record-fish-caught-in-ohio-river-giant-bowfin-record-hooked-in-area/

That’s a Nice fish. I’m not sure that I’ve caught one that Big, but my Son has. 

[FishnDave]

1 hour ago, Ham said:

That’s a Nice fish. I’m not sure that I’ve caught one that Big, but my Son has. 

Your son must have a great guide! 😁

[Gumboot]

We used to crappie fish our duck hole in Cross County AR and catch those things by the bucketful.  I'd cut the line and give them the jig. 

And you guys are tryin to catch them. 🙂

 

 

[snagged in outlet 3]

40 minutes ago, Gumboot said:

And you guys are tryin to catch them. 🙂

Yes.  Loads of fun on bass tackle.

[FishnDave]

15 minutes ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

Yes.  Loads of fun on bass tackle.

And flyfishing gear.  

[Ham]

2 hours ago, Gumboot said:

We used to crappie fish our duck hole in Cross County AR and catch those things by the bucketful.  I'd cut the line and give them the jig. 

And you guys are tryin to catch them. 🙂

 

 

Was that on public water? Can you PM me a location?