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CMJeepster

05-13-2015 02:33 PM

Fish identification help

Picked this guy up twice in the same spot with only two casts in between hook-ups. Red/orange eyes, jaws (felt like bass teeth in there) expand wide enough to thumb hold while removing the hook. I'm thinking rock bass?

http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/w...h/IMG_1207.jpg

AndrewT

05-13-2015 02:57 PM

Re: Fish identification help

Rock Bass

CMJeepster

05-13-2015 03:03 PM

Re: Fish identification help

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewT (Post 403399)

Rock Bass

Thanks for the confirmation! I've never caught on before, either in this state or others. :cool:

Eskimo

05-13-2015 10:16 PM

Re: Fish identification help

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Yup, Rock Bass.
There are massive numbers of those on some parts of the Delaware River.

http://www.current-works.com/wp-cont...ly-Fishing.jpg

gwl2oneida

05-14-2015 01:24 PM

Re: Fish identification help

Lots of fun on light gear.

CMJeepster

05-17-2015 11:19 PM

Re: Fish identification help

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwl2oneida (Post 403519)

Lots of fun on light gear.

Oh yeah! It tugged really good!

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