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What kind of fish is this? #504684 04/21/19 06:27 PM
Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 5 NC E ejosey3 OP
OP ejosey3 E Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 5 NC	I've been catching these for years but never knew exactly what they were, my grandfather used to call them "Fly Perch". After doing some research the only fish that I can find that resembles it is the Roanoke Bass. This would make sense as our pond is less than 2 miles from the Roanoke River. If anyone has any idea if this is in fact, a Roanoke Bass I'd be very curious to know. Thanks -Eric Attached Images

Re: What kind of fish is this? ejosey3 #504686 04/21/19 07:10 PM
Joined: Oct 2018 Posts: 2,247 Likes: 548 NW Kansas S Snipe
Snipe S Joined: Oct 2018 Posts: 2,247 Likes: 548 NW Kansas	Looks like Ambloplites rupestris (Rock bass) to me.. Actually a Centrarchidae not a percidae. Last edited by Snipe; 04/21/19 07:12 PM. www.aquaticspecialties.info I Subscribe!

Re: What kind of fish is this? ejosey3 #504697 04/21/19 09:47 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 15,148 Likes: 489 Northwest Ohio - Malinta OH B Bill Cody Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker
Bill Cody Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker B Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 15,148 Likes: 489 Northwest Ohio - Malinta OH	Rock bass usually have red eyes. Since you are in NC I think it is commonly called flier. The spot on the soft dorsal fin disappears with age. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flier_%28fish%29 https://www.outdooralabama.com/bream/flier aka Pond Doctor & Dr. Perca Read Pond Boss Magazine - America's Journal of Pond Management

Re: What kind of fish is this? ejosey3 #504699 04/21/19 10:12 PM
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Snipe S Joined: Oct 2018 Posts: 2,247 Likes: 548 NW Kansas	I'd say you are correct Bill.. Looking back at picture with screen turned sideways. Incredible how secluded I am!! Looks very "Crappie-ish". Cool! Last edited by Snipe; 04/21/19 10:13 PM. www.aquaticspecialties.info I Subscribe!