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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.
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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. Nailed it. FINE eating. We fish for them every year. Caught a 76# one 2 years ago that was fantastic eating. I share all the Blue Cats and Channel cats but the FlatHeads come home with us..
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The best tasting catfish bar none. You can eat the bellies of the flathead. Awesome tasting.
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