Henry V,
There must be more than one John Brown on here because I didnt post that question about "where's the triangle area". But I dont know where the triangle is either. And strangely I DO live just outside Hickory, though.
But I would love to meet some fisherman from this area and learn about some new game fish. So, where is the triangle? I'm going to the coast in South Carolina tomorrow for the weekend to do some fishing, so I certainly dont mind traveling a little for fishing.
I hope to hear back from you.
John
Wishin I was Fishin

Oh yeah, about eating them. Because they are top level predators, they accumulate a lot of toxins (mercury, etc). So I wouldn;t eat one unless it came from clean water. The taste is another story. Some people like them, but that's because they know how to cook them. If you don;t know how to cook them, then stay away, because the meat gets mushy if you don;t prepare it right.

John,

That's a small one. The IGFA world record is 20+ lbs. Bowfin are the South's best kept secret, an awesome, fierce game fish. They have the teeth of a pike, the aggression of a bass, and the athletic fighting ability of a trout. Just wait until you hook one, you'll see. It's great. See also www.bowfinanglers.com for tips, photos, etc.

Are you in the NC Triangle area? If so, me and the other Bowfin guys will be happy to take you out and introduce you to the world's toughest (and oldest) game fish.

Nice size fish. I've never heard of a bowfin. But I just moved to North Carolina a few weeks ago. How big do they get? Do people eat them?

nice fin

Nice fish!!

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