Eric landed a Friend on a Live Minnow....

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Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on November 15, 2012 at 8:01am

They are similar to snake heads, in many ways. Both provide some excellent sport, too.

I really enjoy the bowfin story, which is all I have... I have only caught one in many years of angling. But they are devoted parents, as are the Asian snake heads. All of these are really fascinating animals and there is a bow fin group with website on the internet. Just google them.

Comment by Jeffrey D. Abney on November 15, 2012 at 4:53am

Check out the picture of a baby bowfin in the comments.....don't know how many folks have ever seen one....look amazingly close to their parents....

Comment by Derrick Bustle on November 14, 2012 at 7:16pm

I know this is a Bowfin, but its amazing how close they are to SnakeHeads. which are in NC for sure. I've caught a few bass fishing.

Comment by Jeffrey D. Abney on November 14, 2012 at 7:14pm

Here's a baby bowfin that stays together in a cluster pod instinctively with the rest of the babies and the male guards them relentlessly......

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on November 13, 2012 at 11:36am

Sweet. Id love to catch those.

Comment by chris kowaleski on November 13, 2012 at 10:19am

Yessir, those are some crazy colors. I haven't seen them in person but i looked them up on the internet and it's incredible that they turn colors like that!

Comment by Jeffrey D. Abney on November 13, 2012 at 4:15am

Yes Chris....I assume you're talking about the turquoise fin colors...it's not as distinct on our dark fish but I'll try to post some pics next spring when they are guarding the little ones.....It is unique!

Comment by chris kowaleski on November 12, 2012 at 11:15pm

Nice! Went fishing at a pond back home hoping i could catch some of these. Have you ever seen their spawning colors?

Comment by Jeffrey D. Abney on November 12, 2012 at 8:03pm

The dot on this Bowfin's tail is so distinct.....fish don't know what end to run from.....