DocEsox

"Not a huge fam of the IGFA....." Amen Chief Grey Bear

Thanks for the replies......I guess your answers show why the term "goggle-eye" is used for them all. Their are actually three recognized species that look like this. Largest is the Rock Bass...which range does not extend into Table Rock or the White River system. The other is the Roanoke bass which is found primarily in Virginia and the other is the Ozark bass found in the upper White River system. Each have been officially recognized as separate species and have world records by the IGFA. This was definitely identified as an Ozark.....have you guys seen other big ones out of Table Rock?

Caught this guy on Table Rock a few years ago.....I thought it was a rock bass but am a bit unfamiliar with midwestern sunfishes. My guide just called it a "goggle-eye" which could mean either. I had no clue what I had caught and released. I moderate on a taxidermy website (photos section) and posted this photo. One of the experts came back saying if this was caught in Table Rock it couldn't be a rock bass and it was definitely an Ozark Bass. He said it was probably the largest "beast" he had seen of Ozarks. Looked up the world record which is only 1 lbs 1oz which this easily surpassed. Guess I missed a chance at minor fame but he's still swimming. Anybody else caught any Ozark Bass this size on Table Rock?? BTW he whacked a LuckyCraft pointer right offshore.