...After you hack ‘em apart with a hatchet and / or reciprocating saw. Granted, I’ve only caught longnose and spotted gar, but, they are the toughest fish to clean I ever tried to harvest. Pretty good smoked, but, not worth the effort.
Use to live South of Possum Kingdom Lake.
When the spillways opened the river would rise about 10 feet. Then they close the spillways and Gar and catfish were left stranded in the trees along the bank. It’s the easiest fishing you’ll ever do!