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red fins on catfish
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I caught this catfish this morning in South West Florida in a freshwater canal. This is the first time I have ever seen red fins on a catfish. Is this normal or is this some kind of catfish…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by David, aka, "McScruff" Nov 30, 2013.
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Sounds like you got a good fishing partner glad to hear. Chick keep us informed and if you got any questions were only as far as your computer. GOOD FISHIN....
Welcome Chick to Big Bluegill. I am also a member of Big Bluegill wanting to welcome you and to share some of what goes on here at the site. This is a site with loads of information where we can learn and enjoy in what we like doing best, fishing. In this site we have loads of information we can feed off of and share and learn and having a good time doing so. We have FORUMS, BLOGS, CHAT ROOM, SPECIAL GROUPS, VIDEO'S, and the best PHOTO'S you can find anywhere on the internet. Feel free to jump in and investigate the site it is loaded with information and above all don't be afraid to participate we are all still in the learning process and improving and honing our skills making us better fishermen/fisherwoman and enjoying it all throughout the process.
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