That body pattern and coloration looks very much like the hybrids I am getting out of my sediment pond that has both CNBG and RES (as well as a few GSF).

It is like the green flecks of the GSF are incorporated within the vertical stripes of the BG. That pattern/coloration shows up vividly in my 2-3" fish that I catch in the minnow traps. It has stayed evident in the 4-5" fish as they have grown. About 6" is as big as any I have got so far.

The reddish/orange translucent ear tab border also prevalent. Mouth size about half way between GSF and BG.

I was hoping for RESxGSF but it is likely they are CNBGxGSF or reciprocal.

Last edited by snrub; 06/26/16 11:51 PM.

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