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 Bowfin Question
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02/28/12 02:24 AM
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neal_david50
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I'm new to this section of the forum and have a question about bowfin. I live in north Texas (right around Sherman) and was wondering if there are any good bowfin spots up here. Also, what kind of tackle would you recommend for catching bowfins? They look like an awesome fish to catch!!
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Re: Bowfin Question
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02/28/12 02:40 AM
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LoneStarCarper
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Your about 4 months early for the fins also you may have to drive south and east to find them in populations you could target
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Re: Bowfin Question
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02/28/12 04:46 AM
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davidsonbasser
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Not too many areas around North Texas but East texas has a good population. I caught several at Lake O The Pines last summer. I used cut bluegill and a few live ones. It seems to work the best for me but they are mean fish and will take any bass lure you throw at em!
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Re: Bowfin Question
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02/28/12 05:36 AM
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Fishbonz
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Caught one on a Jig once at Cedar Creek Lake off hwy 175 and Didn`t even know what it was.When I reached down with my hand to get the jig out,some guy hollered out " YOU DON`T WANT TO DO THAT CAUSE THAT THANG is GOT TEETH"
HE aka Fishbonz
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Re: Bowfin Question
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02/28/12 06:42 AM
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Cyprinus
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Just a few! 
Ben
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Re: Bowfin Question
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02/28/12 12:26 PM
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neal_david50
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Thanks guys! I've got family in East Texas, so I may have to check a few lakes out when I'm down that way.
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Re: Bowfin Question
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02/28/12 12:37 PM
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Comeonfish
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yup what they said east texas also in lake houston i hear.
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Re: Bowfin Question
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02/28/12 04:12 PM
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theCARPenter
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Cut bait or trick worms worked slow in really shallow water.
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Re: Bowfin Question
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02/28/12 04:22 PM
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Nick220722
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You can catch them in the bayous a lot of times too.
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Re: Bowfin Question
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02/28/12 06:03 PM
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joe in livingston
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i've caught them in lake livingston. they put up a very good fight!
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Re: Bowfin Question
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02/29/12 12:55 AM
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davidsonbasser
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They seem to be getting alot of attention in the fishing universe. Caught one at Lake o the Pines last summer and it was a blast. Bout time they start getting the recog they deserve.
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Re: Bowfin Question
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02/29/12 03:07 AM
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Comeonfish
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never caught one but i head they fight harder than a bass of the same size so im surprised alot of people dont know what they are.
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Re: Bowfin Question
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02/29/12 06:06 AM
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davidsonbasser
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I really wish it was possible to catch more of em! They outfight bass by far. One of the most distinct bites too...feels like a pit bull is on the end of your line!
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Re: Bowfin Question
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02/29/12 01:51 PM
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wrknonit
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Used to catch a ton of them when I was living in the Carolinas. They are a blast to fight, will bite when nothing else will, and can get pretty dang big. Large live bait seemed the best back then. Even heard tell of people that would eat the ugly things.
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Re: Bowfin Question
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02/29/12 03:09 PM
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davidsonbasser
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I too heard of people that ate them. I'd feel guilty to take something so hardcore tho haha. I used a six inch bluegill at lake of the pines and got one that pushed eight. Was fishing for bass but got bored and went to them lol.
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