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15 hours ago, Johnsfolly said:

Just based upon location it is more likely a shadow bass. Would have to look at it again with one of my field guides handy.

 

4 hours ago, Ham said:

Look at the long unbroken rows of darker scales. 

Boys I’m taking notes.  Was a goggleeye to me. Lol 

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Posted
9 hours ago, LittleRedFisherman said:

 

Boys I’m taking notes.  Was a goggleeye to me. Lol 

So if these fish were first caught 20 yrs ago would they be callled visor eyes😜?!?

With some species like these guys that have variable features like coloration patterns and don't have really distinctive characters that separates species easily in the field, it may be best to go based upon the historic distribution of the different species. Will still look at some guidebooks when I get home. Can't see the full dorsal and anal fins. Also can't see the scales real well.

Need to have Bret get a better camera ☺.

Posted
50 minutes ago, Ham said:

Mostly, John is right. He’s always right. 

         He knows his stuff.

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Posted

Pretty sure it's a shadow bass.  Although there are a lot of black spots in a row, there are also some gaps.  Northern rock bass have the black spots on pretty much every scale, no gaps at all.

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You guys are right that I should look at drainages and not worry about outward appearence so much. 

 

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