Al I wondered about the overall coloration, the projected nose, the mottling pattern on the cheeks, and it almost looks like a spot of color towards the bottom of the opercular?
And even though I've never fished for CNBG, I feel the same as you....they're still down there, and I think they could be caught during the colder months.
Last edited by sprkplug; 01/23/15 10:50 AM. Reason: added thoughts about CNBG