Had a chance to get to the local ponds.

[Daryk Campbell Sr]

New species, I believe it's a Red Ear Sunfish,  just doesn't have a prominent red mark.  Personal best crappie in a public pond I never knew held crappie.   

[JestersHK]

Glad to see you getting out there buddy. 

I'm sure somebody will be asking to ID the bait lol

[Daryk Campbell Sr]

Oh, forgot that part.  Two different flies that I tied.  No specific pattern.  Just imitating wooly bugger and a partial scud, I lost that one, so no picture. I'll upload the Crappie catching one tomorrow.  

[Quillback]

5 hours ago, Daryk Campbell Sr said:

Oh, forgot that part.  Two different flies that I tied.  No specific pattern.  Just imitating wooly bugger and a partial scud, I lost that one, so no picture. I'll upload the Crappie catching one tomorrow.  

How are the legs doing?

[FishnDave]

Wow, way to go, Daryk!  That sunfish is really interesting!  Not a Redear.... Looks to be a Green Sunfish or Green Sunfish hybrid...but really colorful with unusual markings!  Beautiful!  Thanks for sharing those pictures! 😍

[Johnsfolly]

@Daryk Campbell Sr I agree with Dave that it is likely a green sunfish hybrid. Looks like there might a little bluegill in the mix somewhere.

[Daryk Campbell Sr]

The Crappie was caught on the yellow tailed wooly bugger imitation.  The green sunfish hybrid was on something similar to the pink scud thing but without a bead head and a shorter tail.

[Daryk Campbell Sr]

On 4/17/2023 at 4:05 AM, Quillback said:

How are the legs doing?

Sorry,  I seen this and forgot to respond.   It is hit and miss.  One day I feel great, well always some pain, but other days I get severe pain and can't move for a while.  Got another surgery this Friday to remove some screws that may be affecting my I T band.  I just keep trying to stay mobile. Uneven ground is still very difficult.