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Anyone catching Grinnell's???

Discussion in 'ALL OTHER FISH' started by muddyjet, Apr 1, 2008.

  1. Apr 1, 2008 #1
    muddyjet

    muddyjet New Member

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    I went catfishing this past Sat night and caught 2 Grinnell or Bowfins. Both were just over 10lbs.
    Dont know how many people catch or have caught them, I figured I would ask.
    Seems like I am starting to catch them on a regular basis' when I am catfishing.
    Maybe they are just on an up swing here in South Alabama.? Is anyone else seeing them more often?
    The state record here is a little over 18lbs and am starting to feel like if I focused on catching them it could be broken but I have no use for them, guess I was brought up being told they were 'trash' fish. And will be honest, they are :wink:if they take my bait that was intended to for my beloved 'cats'............
     
  3. Apr 1, 2008 #2
    massa_jorge

    massa_jorge New Member

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    i caught bowfin in e. tx and arkansas. that has to be one of the toughest fish swimming for its size hands down. i used to throw them on the bank or give them to other fishermen, but i guarantee it will be a catch and release deal any time in the future.
     

  5. Apr 1, 2008 #3
    CountryHart

    CountryHart New Member

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    I use to catch alot in south ark. They make decent cut bait but thats all i know there good for other than puttin up a good fight.
     
  6. Apr 15, 2008 #4
    Migrator83

    Migrator83 New Member

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    We catch quite a few in our city lake here in town, bunch in the 10lb range, they put up one of the best fights of any fish. Gotta respect a animal like that, so they all go back, except for a few(my neighbor eats them). My bro hooked into one a couple of days ago, it came off after is smashed his spinnerbait.
     
  7. Apr 16, 2008 #5
    catfisherman_eky3

    catfisherman_eky3 New Member

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    sounds like you had a good time
     
  8. Apr 17, 2008 #6
    ChannelCatBen

    ChannelCatBen New Member

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    I love 'em. Pound for pound one of the toughest fish in North America. They fight dirty, too... They continue to fight once you land 'em. I have a lot of respect for these fish.

    I have caught most of mine while fishing cut bait. They hang out in a lot of the same spots I find cats. Once I catch one, I have to change my entire rig. They absolutely destroy my hooks, and the braided line comes back looking like a frayed piece of yarn.

    My first bowfin (grinnell, dogfish, whatever you call 'em in your neck of the woods) was on an ultralight. Talk about fun!
     
  9. May 5, 2008 #7
    huskerkat

    huskerkat New Member

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    Nebraska
    If anyone is interested, there is a pretty interesting site dedicated to bowfin. If you guys want to know more about them, it has some good info on them.
    http://www.garfishing.com/