New Oklahoma state record paddlefish is official

[Master Carper]

I agree 110%!!!

We were very glad they were out there in force, and serious enough to put people in handcuffs. We applaud their efforts and will gladly do what we can to help...

We don't eat spoonbill, but it sure is fun to catch them and turn them loose to fight again another day...

 

[MrShooter]

I'm all for the efforts to preserve the spoonie population as well. They are prehistoric fish that existed even before dinosaurs (300 million years for the oldest fossil). Oklahoma is lucky to have this many, in Texas its illegal to fish them and in Illinois, you need to draw a tag for one. I'm not a huge fan of the meat but i will eat it, especially smoked and wrapped in bacon. I have processed eggs from the roe and tried caviar, it was okay as well.. I just love snaggin them, the smaller ones usually fight alot harder than a big 60-70lber +. Its best to bring kids to snag them. I can recommend a guy who guides spoonie trips, if you dont have a boat or equipment to get out there. I've sent him quite a few customers.. Also, its a 30 minute drive from the Hard Rock casino

Here is a pretty decent paddle i harvested from Grand/Neosho and Skulls Unlimited used their beetles to clean it up, pic doesnt do it justice.

 

[indi]

I'm all for the efforts to preserve the spoonie population as well. They are prehistoric fish that existed even before dinosaurs (300 million years for the oldest fossil). Oklahoma is lucky to have this many, in Texas its illegal to fish them and in Illinois, you need to draw a tag for one. I'm not a huge fan of the meat but i will eat it, especially smoked and wrapped in bacon. I have processed eggs from the roe and tried caviar, it was okay as well.. I just love snaggin them, the smaller ones usually fight alot harder than a big 60-70lber +. Its best to bring kids to snag them. I can recommend a guy who guides spoonie trips, if you dont have a boat or equipment to get out there. I've sent him quite a few customers.. Also, its a 30 minute drive from the Hard Rock casino

Here is a pretty decent paddle i harvested from Grand/Neosho and Skulls Unlimited used their beetles to clean it up, pic doesnt do it justice.

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That is very cool!

 

[Master Carper]

Very cool indeed!