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dboyd101
07-15-2011, 08:52 AM
Hit a local reservoir last night at 6:30, stayed til 8:45. Got a chance to explore one part of the lake that I haven't been to yet since I just started fishing there. Caught a real thin white crappie. First time catching that species. Looked very fragile... especially since it hit a lipless 'Blaze' crank from Sports Authority. I imagine that's like me going after a full rack of ribs... with no hands.

Anyway, next fish was what's in the picture below. I have never caught a smallmouth bass before, but I think that's what this is. A fish ID would help so I would know for sure.

Also got a few sunfish because the spoon I used was a bit small, but I had a good time either way. I'm using a carbon fiber and a Stradic 2500 and even the tiny fish are fun to reel in.... or maybe I'm just not catching enough fish! Either way, can you help with a fish ID on the pic below? Thanks!!

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/267888_694427424892_18100863_36725811_902601_n.jpg
catfishonthelake
07-15-2011, 08:55 AM
Rock bass.
njfisherman1975
07-15-2011, 08:57 AM
Yup...definitley rock bass.
dboyd101
07-15-2011, 09:00 AM
Awesome! Either way, one off the list!

Thanks for the ID, NJF & CFOTL
bunker dunker
07-15-2011, 09:17 AM
fresh water grouper!!! rock bass
dboyd101
07-15-2011, 09:32 AM
Why do you say that? They taste good?
kcritch
07-15-2011, 09:47 AM
fresh water grouper!!! rock bass

Never heard that before...that's funny....

Those things are voracious at RV when you are NOT trying to catch them. caught one on a 6' senko with a 3/O wide gap worm hook once....not sure how it got it in its mouth but it sure was a bitch to get out.
johnnyc08
07-15-2011, 07:15 PM
caught a handful of them on the D in june...they seemed to like the nightcrawlers...throw in and get a hit...was with the mrs, hooked her up and she threw and before i could get my bait on i had to help her bring in...close to shore too
jmurr711
07-15-2011, 08:16 PM
red eyed rock bass and they are pretty in a pan but what isn't :)
ChaosStarter
07-15-2011, 09:20 PM
I feel dumb asking this as I've caught SMB before, but nothing that small. How do you guys know it's a rock bass vs. a junior smallie?
lunkertaker
07-15-2011, 09:33 PM
I feel dumb asking this as I've caught SMB before, but nothing that small. How do you guys know it's a rock bass vs. a junior smallie?


Rock Bass...small stocky, not a crappie and not a bass...Rock Bass!
AJFISH13
07-16-2011, 12:16 PM
red eyed rock bass and they are pretty in a pan but what isn't :)

Defintely are when they get big enough. Caught some big ones out of Merrill Creek and Round Valley.