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Was fishing the ottawa up river from britannia bay.
Wading out at the standing reed edge.
First hour or so, I got 2 smallish pike and 3 sunfish.
Hour 2 is nothing for the first half. Change lure to a bigger diver, 3 casts and I think I'm into a nice pike....NOPE.... thank god for braid cause this thing was so tangled in line after getting it in, I had to cut it off.
7lb 14oz. 27in.

Fun fish...any idea if they are edible? Not that I'm into one, but they dont look great for the fryer :)
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Post by FishingIsHealing »

Very nice catch! Those fish are very interesting indeed!!!

So prehistoric looking.......Next time bring a camera so we can see the beast up close :lol: :lol: :lol:

I believe they are "edible" but their eggs are rumoured to be poisonous or something.....and can kill a human being..so i'm not sure if it would be wise to eat one haha....

They are probably extremely bony and taste similar to pike or Musky but that is just a guess.....

Take Care!

==Tom==
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Post by taylor »

They are great pickeled. Just becareful not to eat the poison areas.
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Post by BrianS »

I have heard from a good friend of mine that GAR are extremely tasty and are definitley edible. He even has a bit as sushi. Got one myselfe at the top of the season. nice fish.
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Post by wolfe »

digitalchef,

cool catch -- they are one bizarre looking freshwater fish.

W.
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I've always wanted to make a pair of boots out of one...
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Only a chef would ask about cooking one of those dinofish.

Congrats on the catch.... I wouldn't be munching on one if I was you. :shock:
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Post by Duckbrat »

Will be in Ottawa on Friday and would love to fish. Are there any access points you would recommend for a shore fisherman? Is there a boat rental place in the ottawa area. Would like to try for bass, muskie, carp, and maybe one of those gar. Thanks for your help.
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