Red Spotted Sunfish......Also caught great numbers in Louisiana bayous earlier this year
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Caught this one today with my Ultra-Lite and 4lb test line!! Almost 2lbs He hit a CRICKET
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Comment by Jason Preslar on July 26, 2013 at 6:01am
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2lbs? Nice!
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Comment by Mark on July 26, 2013 at 12:26am
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good looking gill! i hope i have the same luck after that you did,cant wait to get my truck back every time i pull out in traffic in the rental car i feel like a minnow in the ocean.
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Comment by Vince Fusco on July 25, 2013 at 6:35pm
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A true knothead! What a good thick gill!!!
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Comment by Jeffrey D. Abney on July 25, 2013 at 5:09pm
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Great fish James.....must have been a blast to catch!
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Comment by Leo Nguyen on July 25, 2013 at 2:33pm
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That is one great looking fish.
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Comment by dick tabbert on July 25, 2013 at 2:21pm
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James what a great looking helmet head. To think you caught him on an ultra light with 4lb test I know your heart was pumping buddy. Terrific fish and thank you for sharing.
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