26) Redbreast Sunfish (Lepomis auritus) (Lifer) this guy showed up in Toledo Bend. They were stocked there in the past, but I surely wasn’t expecting one.
20) Dusky Striped Shiner (Luxilus pilsbryi)
a Really common Shiner around here that is Very similar to several other species that it shares the Creek with.
I have a Love/Hate relationship with them TBH
Gizzard are fast but do not have much pulling power.
I thought you understood the frustration of trying to hook a skipjack is akin to the frustration of Trying to hook a darter.