Fat pond gill

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Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on June 16, 2013 at 12:21pm

Thanks, Tony.
The obvious trait for me was the edging on the ear tab.
Also the markings had that variegated, red ear pattern... but with bluegill
colors.
There isn't alot of this hybridization up at the big lake near my home, I don't believe.
It is 56,000 acres, and many habitats. I'm pretty sure the fish don't really need to cross, since they don't have to share habitat. At least now I know what they look like.

Comment by Tony Livingston on June 16, 2013 at 12:04pm

Yep, that's a gillcracker....

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on June 16, 2013 at 11:32am

Sorry...the details:

bait... worms, what else?
hook... #4 Aberdeen
line... 4 lb mono
rig... weighted mini float, 18" weightless dropper.

The fish in this pond respond best to a slow fall, natural bait.
I've watched them approach artificials and just swim off.

Comment by carl hendrix on June 16, 2013 at 8:27am

hey david-- nice gill!! is that a trout magnet your using?