Gar and bowfin remain unchanged since the days of the dinosaur; truly a unique opportunity to catch a living relic.
Gar: Longnose, Shortnose. Toothy and extremely bony, it is quite difficult to set a hook in their jaw. Rope flies are effective for patterns for capturing these fish, where filaments from the nylon rope get caught in the comb-like teeth of the gar. Gars possess sharp, abrasive scales. These fish can breathe air.
Bowfin. A living fossil, the bowfin is the only species still in existence from the order Amiiformes. Bowfins possess a modified swim bladder and have the ability to breather air during periods of low dissolved oxygen. A top level predator, bowfins have a ferocious appetite, and sharp teeth. Great for controlling stunted panfish populations. Spawning males exhibit a bright turquoise blue hue in their fins and portions of their body, a brilliant display.