I've caught a half dozen or more. They put up a good fight, and tend to jump, IIRC. They have wicked little teeth, so don't even try to lip one. The meat is bony, and I find it has an unappetizing color and taste. I hear they are tough to raise in a pond because of peculiar breeding needs. I find them repulsive, but that's just me. If you can warm up to a catfish, then a bowfin should be easy.
