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Just to clarify...Bowfin and Burbot are completely different species. Bowfin are a warm water fish usually found in shallow weedy water, while Burbot are cold water fish usually found deep. Yes, Bowfin are commonly called Dogfish, and Burbot are called a number of names depending on the region...Ling, Eelpout, Lawyerfish. Burbot are great eating...they're also known as "Freshwater Cod"...sweet, white flaky meat. I often catch them incidently ice fishing for Walleye or Lake Trout/Whitefish...they make for a delicious meal of fish and chips.

Find the nastiest, shallow water and you'll find these critters. I always think I've got a monster largie on until I get a look.

The plastic gaff (not sharp) was used to hold the bowfin because of sharp teeth. It was released back into the lake.

The gaff type holder used in the picture may be as harmless as a finger in the gill plate.

I see we can't have an adult discussion on this. Art

That would be the creature one. Nice work bud.

A milestone in the history of the earth. The end of an era that goes beyond Britain. So much has changed and she provided a lot of grace and fortitude. It must be odd living with a sole purpose of being a figure head. She did a great job.

Long live the King.

In our home growing up, gravy was considered a beverage. 😁