The high lateral line is just one trait common in CNBG but other strains of bluegill also have a high lateral line. The high line and round body shape is seen often in northern Mississippi River bluegills as well.

Here's a pair http://bigbluegill.com/photo/gills-14


How many other bluegills have you caught from the pond?

Last edited by Matzilla; 02/24/17 11:56 AM.

Mat Peirce
1.25 acre southeast Iowa pond
LMB, BG, YP, WE, HSB, RES, BCP