Originally Posted By: sprkplug
Here you go, stickem: http://txstate.fishesoftexas.org/lepomis%20megalotis.htm

Beautiful fish, common to creeks in my area. When males get their spawning colors, they are spectacular.

Hold up, check out the dollar sunfish. I don't know these fish personally, but ran across them in my search. The markings on the chest and opercular appear very similar to what you show in the photo: http://txstate.fishesoftexas.org/lepomis%20marginatus.htm


Tony,
....wow, nice information...I think you may have nailed it with the "dollar sunfish"....I was reading the article. The colors may be off a bit, but my fish are still a little pale from the new pond and somewhat cloudy water. I think it a greater possibility than the long ear...us being in east Texas...Thanks, for taking the time.
Charlie

...when in doubt...set the hook...