Steve S. Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Bass fishing was rather poor, but I had a blast one day on the St. Johns River catching these on the 5 weight. These were all of the same fish as I took 3 hoping to get one good one. All the fish had this head pigment thing going and this one was most pronounced as well as the biggest caught. Initially I thought I was catching shellcrackers (redear sunfish), but after searching the web, I think these were just bluegill with some kind of spawning pigment. Any thoughts on an ID? A great alternative fish to catch while waiting for the bass to work through their spawning period. Loads of fun on the fly rod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skjordan Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 That would make one heck of a bluegill fillet. I think I good spend all day catching those on the long rod and it would be totally enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjensen Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 What you have there is a fully mature "Coppernose Bluegill". Mostly indigenous to the lower states (Alabama, Louisiana, etc.) but have been stocked throughout the U.S., although I haven't seen any in Illinois. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronk Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Nobody likes catching big sunfish on a flyrod more than me but that's an often long way to go for panfishing.You should've hired a guide and gone after Tarpon.May is prime Tarpon time in Florida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S. Posted May 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Nobody likes catching big sunfish on a flyrod more than me but that's an often long way to go for panfishing.You should've hired a guide and gone after Tarpon.May is prime Tarpon time in Florida. Maybe some day.............never fished saltwater other than deep sea trolling but I'd definitely try inland waters some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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