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Here in Texas the flathead is the very top of the eating list. They can only be kept if over 18" in length and you can only keep 5 per day. They are considered a game fish so you cannot sell them. I used to keep a trotline out 24/7 for them but got old and lazy. Not unusual to catch a 25-45 lb fish and that will dress out several lbs of good eating but till you get some practice you will earn every ounce.