Bowfin in Missouri

[Bill Tetley]

I've read a lot of the guides and watched some videos but have really been struggling to find those bowfin. What is your setup for catching bowfin?

[darrren]

preety much any lure that bass hit bowfin hit to inc bass jigs also cutbait/large minnow/shinner/shrimp all work for bowfin in the areas that you catch bass

[TTV_itzParkman]

i heard the alligator gar spot with a 99inch leader and medium cut / largecut bait works nicely for bowfin

[Capt_Mac_141]

Originally posted by darrren:

preety much any lure that bass hit bowfin hit to inc bass jigs also cutbait/large minnow/shinner/shrimp all work for bowfin in the areas that you catch bass

Agreed.

If you are floating and only want to target Bowfin, I would suggest only using cut bait, as it keeps others from biting.

[ShadowGod]

Same setup as the catfish, just a different spot. You know where you stand with the two boats, cast to the right of the lillies and further out about 85-90 feet, close to the opposite shore

[LadyofGames]

Here is a vid I made last week about the bowfin in Missouri. You can catch them with jigheads too, btw, at the line of reeds on Last Songs of Summer.

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=704139171

[Bill Tetley]

Thank you Lady of Games! I caught two regular and one trophy this morning using advice from your video.
PinkPantha I'll try that spot using Lady's setup and see what happens.

[Streaky]

Fish for cat at the lilies and you're guaranteed a bowfin :)