Quillback Posted May 27, 2014 Posted May 27, 2014 I felt compelled to post this: FORSYTH, Mo. – A big fish and a state-record certificate has made a recent fishing trip to Bull Shoals Lake memorable for Evan Miller. While bowfishing on May 1, the Indianapolis resident harvested a 6-pound, 10-ounce quillback at Bull Shoals. A quillback is a member of the sucker family that’s found statewide, though it’s most common in the clear prairie streams of central and northeastern Missouri. Miller’s fish set the state record for quillback taken by alternative methods (the old mark was 1 pound, 14 ounces). The fish measured 23 ½ inches in length and had a girth of 16 inches. Miller’s catch was certified on scales at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery in Branson. The Missouri Department of Conservation's State Record Fish program recognizes an angler’s top achievement – catching the biggest fish of that species in state history. Anglers who have fish that meet the criteria are awarded a plaque and will be entered onto the state record fishing list. Anglers who catch unusually large fish but fall short of state record weight can get recognition through the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Master Angler Award program.
Flysmallie Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 I never knew there was a real quillback. I thought it was just you. That's interesting.
ness Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 I always thought it was a porcupine reference that fit 'cause you're so prickly John
Bill Babler Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 Can anyone post a picture of a Quillback? http://whiteriveroutfitters.com http://whiteriverlodgebb.com
Flysmallie Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 From MDC: By far the most abundant and widely distributed carpsucker in Missouri. Considered a sport fish, also harvested commercially. Also called "white carp," "silver carp," and "quillback."
Greasy B Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 He's a handsome devil. His father touches the Claw in spite of Kevin's warnings and breaks two legs just as a thunderstorm tears the house apart. Kevin runs away with the Claw. He becomes captain of the Greasy Bastard, a small ship carrying rubber goods between England and Burma. Michael Palin, Terry Jones, 1974
Fish24/7 Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 I think I might have seen one of those fish back in April with a bubblegum trick worm stuck in its mouth hahhaha
Bill Babler Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 How does he differ from a Buffalo? http://whiteriveroutfitters.com http://whiteriverlodgebb.com
Fish24/7 Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 Bill I think maybe it has something to do with the fins and/or nipples but I'm not 100%
Flysmallie Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 Buffalo Size: Total length: 15-27 inches. Maximum 48 inches. Quillback Size:Total length: 12 to 15 inches; maximum about 25 inches.
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