Went on a short camping/fishing trip a few hours northeast with the goal to target Gar and possibly nab a species that's eluded me thus far, Bowfin. The title spoils it, we were both successful in landing our first few Bowfin! These are the biggest for each of us, all but one Bowfin came on cut Bluegill fished on the bottom.

This one was my first and the largest of the day


They're such gorgeous fish!


Probably could've lipped this one but I wasn't going to chance it lol


Damon with his first, they were producing slime like crazy when out of the water.

Great pictures and great fish. Congratulations on a new species. That is always fun.

Great Fighters!

Awesome fish. Congrats! I caught one over 10 lbs at Lake Fork back in the eighties on a 10'' black worm. When I set the hook, I knew for sure I had caught the new state record.

Congrats on the successfil trip guys! Those bowfin are AMAZING!

Have never caught a bowfin. For that matter, have never seen one in person. Very cool!

The photos put me mind of the big fish in South America . . . and my memory is so foggy this morning that I'll have to look the name up.

Congrats on your catch

Congrats on the new species. I love catching Bowfin!

Like Banker said, they are great fighters. I caught my first on a closed face reel back in the early 70's on a Boy Scout campout on the Sabine River in a slough. Talk about a thrill for a young teenager. Have caught many since them and they always give a rush and a strong fight,
Congratulations on a new to you species.

Love catching Bowfin, congrats on the new species, that's a nice one! 2nd pic is awesome.