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Richmond Mill coppernose bluegill--male vs. female characteristics

Bruce Condello with two big Richmond Mill coppernose bluegill trying to demonstrate sexual dimorphism of bluegill.

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Comment by Tony Livingston on May 3, 2012 at 4:17pm

 I don't wish to take anything away from this pair of truly jaw-dropping, magnificent fish, but just how on earth are you holding those Bruce? Every time I try that the fish either flops out of my grasp and gets covered in grass clippings/pine needles/ dandelion fluff,  or, succeeds in driving a spine into my hand.

Are the fish lethargic? Do you have really grippy Spiderman fingers? Novacaine on your fingertips?

I have seen untold photos where the fish is seemingly balanced atop your fingers, you have got the technique down for sure, so do you have any tips for the rest of us?

Comment by Leo Nguyen on May 3, 2012 at 3:51pm

Goodness! This is one massive pair. No wonder Richmond Mill's get the reputation that it truly deserves. Too bad we don't have a warp tunnel that could be tapped directly into this BOW. Lord mighty!

Comment by dick tabbert on May 3, 2012 at 3:21pm

Nice looking pair of coppernose Bruce I like the way your holding them side by side for the comparison of the Male and Female. Great fish you are truly the Gill King for sure.

Comment by Jen Nayfly on May 3, 2012 at 1:53pm

That size of fish will only be in my dreams. WTG Bruce!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comment by John Sheehan on May 3, 2012 at 12:57pm

Ha ha good comment Greg . Fantastic Bruce and I like the comparison shot! Those fish are lookin' tough and proud!

Comment by Greg McWilliams on May 3, 2012 at 12:08pm

LAWZEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!! I can see posing for this picture and with the FLIP of The GILL and the SPLASH of WATER!!!!! The resulting photo would be the DUMB FOUNDED LOOK of HORROR, as they swim into the WATERY DEPTHS!!!!!! AWESOME FISH BRUCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comment by 10.5" RES Sharon on May 3, 2012 at 11:06am

Impressive bruce

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