Bowfin fish.
Jan 1, 2022 19:54:42 #
Jan 1, 2022 20:09:13 #
mdegraw wrote:
Never eaten one but watched Cajun UTube (thanks FourchonLa): the filets certainly look great and Cajuns know a thing or two about good eating. We have bowfins in NC as well, and they are not highly regraded. Bowfins are highly predatory and great fighters. I feel their status should be elevated as a gamefish, regardless of local opinions as table fare.
You’re welcome. As with many fish, the smaller ones are the better eating. I’ve eaten parts of cows, pigs and chickens I’d never thought I’d eat but it’s all in the preparation.
Jan 1, 2022 20:14:39 #
[quote=mistred64]
Here you go Ed.
Like gars, bowfin are bimodal breathers, which means they’re able to breathe in both water and air. They utilize their gills to breathe underwater and have a specialized gas bladder which allows them to breathe in air similar to a lung.
MuskyHunter wrote:
Although not considered a good eating fish, they are actually a very prehistoric fish and they put up a great fight. They can actually breathe air.
About the breathing air. I remember my dad catching one and throwing it on the grass to die. The next morning it seemed to still be alive. The grass was very wet from overnight dew. Is it possible this fish was still alive?
About the breathing air. I remember my dad catching one and throwing it on the grass to die. The next morning it seemed to still be alive. The grass was very wet from overnight dew. Is it possible this fish was still alive?
Here you go Ed.
Like gars, bowfin are bimodal breathers, which means they’re able to breathe in both water and air. They utilize their gills to breathe underwater and have a specialized gas bladder which allows them to breathe in air similar to a lung.
Jan 1, 2022 20:51:24 #
MuskyHunter wrote:
Although not considered a good eating fish, they a... (show quote)
That’s a pig bowfin, bet that was fun!
Jan 1, 2022 20:59:35 #
FourchonLa. wrote:
Here you go Ed.
Like gars, bowfin are bimodal breathers, which means they’re able to breathe in both water and air. They utilize their gills to breathe underwater and have a specialized gas bladder which allows them to breathe in air similar to a lung.
Like gars, bowfin are bimodal breathers, which means they’re able to breathe in both water and air. They utilize their gills to breathe underwater and have a specialized gas bladder which allows them to breathe in air similar to a lung.
When bowfin gulp air, does it make a noise?
Jan 1, 2022 21:23:39 #
Jan 1, 2022 21:44:47 #
FourchonLa. wrote:
Here you go Ed.
Like gars, bowfin are bimodal breathers, which means they’re able to breathe in both water and air. They utilize their gills to breathe underwater and have a specialized gas bladder which allows them to breathe in air similar to a lung.
Like gars, bowfin are bimodal breathers, which means they’re able to breathe in both water and air. They utilize their gills to breathe underwater and have a specialized gas bladder which allows them to breathe in air similar to a lung.
So I wasn't crazy. That thing was still alive. Thanks Four
Jan 1, 2022 21:51:56 #
mistred64 wrote:
So I wasn't crazy. That thing was still alive. Thanks Four
You’re welcome Ed but I believe the crazy part may be debatable. 😁😁😁
Jan 1, 2022 21:58:15 #
FourchonLa. wrote:
You’re welcome Ed but I believe the crazy part may be debatable. 😁😁😁
Ha Ha funnyman. I'm not crazy, my mom had me tested.
Jan 1, 2022 22:33:01 #
mistred64 wrote:
Ha Ha funnyman. I'm not crazy, my mom had me tested.
Mine too. 🤣🤣🤣
Jan 1, 2022 22:39:08 #
FourchonLa. wrote:
Mine too. 🤣🤣🤣
Have a good night Four. I'll dream of Bowfin or Dogfish as I know them.
Jan 2, 2022 17:39:27 #
i hear thatJan 2, 2022 18:15:21 #
Jim Kay
Loc: Franklin, Virginia
They are not very good eating but as a sport fish their fight exceptional.. It an ancient species and does not tend to overpopulate so enjoy the fight and release them for others to enjoy. They do have powerful jaws so do not grab them by the lip.
Jan 3, 2022 14:49:12 #
Lip Ripper
Loc: San Carlos in the San Francisco Bay Area
Just looked up "grinnel fish recipes" on line. You might want to have a look
Jan 3, 2022 20:32:35 #
Jwid
Loc: Lake Killarney, Ironton, MO
I spent sometime at Scott AFB. The Philipino wives could cook up bowfin that anyone would like.
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