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Location: Atlanta, GA
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Targeting Suckers

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Started by John Sheehan Feb 16, 2017.

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Comment by John Sheehan on February 21, 2023 at 5:32pm

New Jersey Natives: 

Catostomidae
Creek Chubsucker Erimyzon oblongus Native Fresh G5 S4 This widely distributed species is an important forage fish and is particularly sensitive to siltation.
Northern Hog Sucker Hypentelium nigricans Native Fresh G5 S3 Special Concern Common in neighboring states of PA and NY, it is rarely encountered in NJ and seems limited to the Delaware River and a few of its northern coldwater streams.
Quillback Carpiodes cyprinus Native Fresh G5 S4 Limited primarily to the Delaware and Raritan Rivers, this sucker species is easily identified by its tall dorsal fin.
White Sucker Catostomus commersonii Native Fresh G5 S5 Very abundant in most rivers and streams outside of the Pinelands, and frequently account for the much of the biomass in the aquatic ecosystem.
Comment by John Sheehan on October 4, 2022 at 12:37pm

Comment by John Sheehan on May 13, 2018 at 8:37am

Small stream Fallfish grabbed a classic Swiss Swing Spinner .

FallFish

Comment by John Sheehan on May 13, 2018 at 8:36am

Small Stream White Sucker . Strong Fish ! White Sucker

Comment by John Sheehan on August 10, 2012 at 8:12am

How cool is this ? Catching White Suckers by Hand ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RCDwjT-oVo

Comment by John Sheehan on November 30, 2011 at 2:04pm

I want to target them in a certain lake that is near me.

Dont know much about fishing them though . I know they are early spawners that'll come up creeks from lakes shortly after iceout . Ya think thats the best time to go after them or would a post spawn return to the lake be better?

 

Comment by John Sheehan on November 30, 2011 at 2:01pm

On bottom with a worm in streams and river system lakes.

 

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