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Posted By: Tbar Another What Is It Thread......... - 08/03/17 05:38 PM
Please ID for me.

They are only about 3" long but are defending what appears to be a nest.

Posted By: catmandoo Re: Another What Is It Thread......... - 08/03/17 05:59 PM
Because of their shape and dark colored opercular flap (ear flap), they certainly seem to be some kind of sunfish -- stunted bluegill, green sunfish, some kind of hybrid, etc.

The best way to identify them is to catch one using to use a trout hook, like a #10 fly hook, with a small piece of redworm. Put a small splitshot sinker about 12 inches above the hook and toss it into the nest.
Posted By: Bob Lusk Re: Another What Is It Thread......... - 08/03/17 06:21 PM
Blurry image, but the fish I see mid-frame, moving right to left appears to be a bluegill.
Posted By: Tbar Re: Another What Is It Thread......... - 08/03/17 07:03 PM
Aren't they a little small to be spawning/protecting a nest?

Posted By: catmandoo Re: Another What Is It Thread......... - 08/03/17 07:46 PM
Not if they are stunted bluegill. That is why catching one for positive identification is important.
Posted By: Tbar Re: Another What Is It Thread......... - 08/04/17 02:23 AM
Thanks!
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