red fins on catfish - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T17:09:29Zhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/red-fins-on-catfish?feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe record is something like…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-11-30:2036984:Comment:4578652013-11-30T22:55:04.485ZDavid, aka, "McScruff"http://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/david553
The record is something like 7 pounds?<br />
Depends on the species and location. I've seen em that go 2-3 pounds.<br />
But you're right, in that most don't get bigger than a frying pan (hint, hint)...
The record is something like 7 pounds?<br />
Depends on the species and location. I've seen em that go 2-3 pounds.<br />
But you're right, in that most don't get bigger than a frying pan (hint, hint)... I caught one (a bullhead) bac…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-11-30:2036984:Comment:4578992013-11-30T22:41:41.677ZVince Fuscohttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/VinceFusco
<p>I caught one (a bullhead) back in the early 90's that weighed 2 lbs even on a 10' little jewel telescopic, while gill fishing off a dock . I had more than my hands full with that one, as it was my personal best bullhead. I wish I still had a picture of that one to post. </p>
<p>I caught one (a bullhead) back in the early 90's that weighed 2 lbs even on a 10' little jewel telescopic, while gill fishing off a dock . I had more than my hands full with that one, as it was my personal best bullhead. I wish I still had a picture of that one to post. </p> last time I remember reading…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-11-30:2036984:Comment:4577712013-11-30T22:05:40.927Zjason grimmhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/jasonalangrimm878
<p>last time I remember reading on catfish species, bullheads don't get that big?</p>
<p>last time I remember reading on catfish species, bullheads don't get that big?</p> And here, I was thinking it w…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-11-28:2036984:Comment:4571192013-11-28T22:38:23.967ZAllen Morganhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/AllenMorgan
<p>And here, I was thinking it was a small Flathead, due to the coloration and the squared-off tail. Did you get a good look at the tooth pads in the mouth? On bullheads, the sides of the tooth pads are square with the lips. On a Flathead, the ends of the tooth pads angle back, giving the tooth pads a really funky look. This is probably the best way to tell a juvenile Flathead from a decent Bullhead.</p>
<p>BTW, nice fish! Bullheads here in OK rarely get more than 8" long. I think all the…</p>
<p>And here, I was thinking it was a small Flathead, due to the coloration and the squared-off tail. Did you get a good look at the tooth pads in the mouth? On bullheads, the sides of the tooth pads are square with the lips. On a Flathead, the ends of the tooth pads angle back, giving the tooth pads a really funky look. This is probably the best way to tell a juvenile Flathead from a decent Bullhead.</p>
<p>BTW, nice fish! Bullheads here in OK rarely get more than 8" long. I think all the Flatheads eat them.</p>
<p>I've never seen red fins like that on cats that I bring home. That's probably because I cut their blood vessels between the heart of gills when I put them on ice. I do that at the first available gas station after I leave the water.</p> Hahaha! I've caught bass in d…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-11-28:2036984:Comment:4573842013-11-28T19:12:25.694ZDavid, aka, "McScruff"http://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/david553
Hahaha! I've caught bass in drainage ponds in Florida!<br />
Roadside ditches? Oh yeah.<br />
Golf course water? Yep.<br />
Small creeks and backwaters? Of course.<br />
I wish I'd had a kayak, back then. Park the truck, toss her in and go.
Hahaha! I've caught bass in drainage ponds in Florida!<br />
Roadside ditches? Oh yeah.<br />
Golf course water? Yep.<br />
Small creeks and backwaters? Of course.<br />
I wish I'd had a kayak, back then. Park the truck, toss her in and go. There's a lot of freshwater i…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-11-28:2036984:Comment:4568782013-11-28T16:58:19.798ZChick Richardshttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/ChickRichards
<p>There's a lot of freshwater in Florida. The problem is finding a spot to fling a worm that from that somebodys not already built a house or condo on!</p>
<p>There's a lot of freshwater in Florida. The problem is finding a spot to fling a worm that from that somebodys not already built a house or condo on!</p> I never realized there were f…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-11-28:2036984:Comment:4568752013-11-28T16:52:04.235ZBruce Tomasellihttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/BruceTomaselli
<p>I never realized there were freshwater fish in Florida.</p>
<p>I never realized there were freshwater fish in Florida.</p> Yes...it's a fine bullhead, e…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-11-28:2036984:Comment:4570632013-11-28T15:12:11.610ZJim Gronawhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JimGronaw
<p>Yes...it's a fine bullhead, either a black or a brown. Colors of these twp species can vary from one body of water to the next. Black bullheads tend to have white bellies and brown and yellow bullheads have yellow underbellys.</p>
<p>Nice feeesh!</p>
<p>Yes...it's a fine bullhead, either a black or a brown. Colors of these twp species can vary from one body of water to the next. Black bullheads tend to have white bellies and brown and yellow bullheads have yellow underbellys.</p>
<p>Nice feeesh!</p> Thanks Jeff. I have never ob…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-11-28:2036984:Comment:4570952013-11-28T14:22:30.134ZChick Richardshttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/ChickRichards
<p>Thanks Jeff. I have never observed this before. It makes sense. I really appreciate all the responses to my question. BBG certainly has a great bunch of folks. </p>
<p>Thanks Jeff. I have never observed this before. It makes sense. I really appreciate all the responses to my question. BBG certainly has a great bunch of folks. </p> Often when cats are placed in…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-11-28:2036984:Comment:4570932013-11-28T14:15:12.567ZJeffrey D. Abneyhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JeffreyDavidAbney
<p>Often when cats are placed in ice the fins will go red from blood circulation as the body reacts to the colder temperatures.......I see it in channel cats pretty often......this fish looks like a black bullhead to me and a nice one.........</p>
<p>Often when cats are placed in ice the fins will go red from blood circulation as the body reacts to the colder temperatures.......I see it in channel cats pretty often......this fish looks like a black bullhead to me and a nice one.........</p>