I'd lean towards a coppernose ID as well. If you use your imagination you can almost see a little colored tail fringing, which is a good coppernose ID.
Comment by Walt Foreman on August 31, 2010 at 7:06am
It has the body shape of a coppernose, which tend to be taller in the shoulders than northern-strain bluegill. At any rate, it's a fantastic fish! Your pond is doing well.
I have coppernose, bluegill, redear, and hybrid. Also, some redbreast caught in the creek. The coppernose should not be that large yet, as I only bought them early this summer, and they were 2-3". Course, that one could have already been there from the previous owner.
Comment by Walt Foreman on August 30, 2010 at 6:02pm
You have coppernose in your pond, correct? That looks like a female coppernose to me. Fantastic specimen - you'll have some real trophies in another couple years.
Comment by Walt Foreman on August 30, 2010 at 6:00pm
That bluegill needs liposuction. And a support group. Awesome fish, Sharon!
Yes, they are all fat, but losing some weight. I have cut the pelleted food by 1/3 as they were grossly fat, and not eating any of the minnows. I think they should eat some minnows instead of the food I have to buy. The catfish were the fattest.
Comment by John Cachel on August 30, 2010 at 2:21pm
Is other bluegills fat in your pond? If it is then the pond have a lot of food for them to eat!
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