7.14 Evening (Fish ID too?)

[dboyd101]

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!!

[catfishonthelake]

Rock bass.

[njfisherman1975]

Yup...definitley rock bass.

[dboyd101]

Awesome! Either way, one off the list!

Thanks for the ID, NJF & CFOTL

[bunker dunker]

fresh water grouper!!! rock bass

[dboyd101]

Why do you say that? They taste good?

[kcritch]

Originally Posted by bunker dunker

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.

[ChaosStarter]

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]

Originally Posted by ChaosStarter

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!