"Took 78 tidal crappie over the last three days….air temperatures in the mid 80s rapidly warming the shallows into the 60s"
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Choupique
Louisiana Bowfin,Mudfish 12/18/10
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Comment by Michael Fishbone Blackmon on January 7, 2011 at 3:31pm
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@Vang, The meat is very soft, but It was really good! I deep fryed it, it taste like a big chicken nugget.
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Comment by Xeev Xwm Vang on January 6, 2011 at 4:02pm
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Thats a big one! Honestly, I really hate these. These have always freaked me out when fishing. how do they taste?
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@Zach, yes! the Cajuns here in Louisiana call them Choupiques. They are strong, and give a great fight. plus they have sharp teeth.
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Comment by Zach Pierce on December 21, 2010 at 11:30am
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So is this the same as a bowfin?
What other names are there for this fish?
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@Jim, 21" just right for eatin. @ Rick, One of my fav fishin spots in Southern Louisiana.
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Comment by Jim Gronaw on December 19, 2010 at 2:45pm
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How big is that guy? Looks like a male from the size of the spot on it's tail.
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Comment by Magnolia Rick on December 19, 2010 at 2:13pm
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nice fish and look like a good spot too
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