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I see the difference now...it's pretty distinct...

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I think it would be very hard or impossible for a Neosho to remain recognizable outside of their range. That may even hold true for their native range. Maybe some took exception with the OK DW and took matters into their own hands?

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Wayne, I hadn't seen that. Without a hands on look at the mouth, I can't say whether it is a Neosho or northern. If it is a northern, that could suck bad.

Andy

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There are no known northerns in Grand.

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I am aware of that. If that is still the case, the top end size of Neoshos could be a lot bigger than is known.

Andy

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Well in the picture it doesn't appear that the jaw would line up with back of the eye, it doesn't appear to have the common body shape of a Neosho and it would certainly be a monster if it was. I don't know, but I do know that there has been a big push to stock lake smallmouths in Grand and it wouldn't be the first time that some fishermen took matters into their own hands.

Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.

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Well in the picture it doesn't appear that the jaw would line up with back of the eye, it doesn't appear to have the common body shape of a Neosho and it would certainly be a monster if it was. I don't know, but I do know that there has been a big push to stock lake smallmouths in Grand and it wouldn't be the first time that some fishermen took matters into their own hands.

Agree on that. I know that marina's have been pushing for northerns but the biologist have balked because of the relative rarity of the Neosho. I think OK has stopped stocking smallmouths completely anywhere.

Enjoy the Neosho's while you can. Some fool will put some northerns in Grand at some point in time and it will be all over. It won't take long to spoil the mix with their massive migrations.

Chief Grey Bear

Living is dangerous to your health

Owner Ozark Fishing Expeditions

Co-Owner, Chief Executive Product Development Team Jerm Werm

Executive Pro Staff Team Agnew

Executive Pro Staff Paul Dallas Productions

Executive Pro Staff Team Heddon, River Division

Chief Primary Consultant Missouri Smallmouth Alliance

Executive Vice President Ronnie Moore Outdoors

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