Those boys look to be having a big time. Congrats to 'em on the catch!
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Those boys look to be having a big time. Congrats to 'em on the catch!
gillchaser999,
Your fish looks to be a Gillcracker. Cross between a Bluegill and Shellcracker. I hear they can get pretty big!
Here's a pic of one my buddy caught. It doesn't have the red ear flap, but the top portion of the body has the markings of a Redear. The guys on **************** said it was a Gillcracker.
No matter what you call them....they're fun to catch and great to eat.
http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/a...t/DSCF0030.jpg
caught this one last spring just never got around to showing it off i dont think. Measured 11".
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Heres another 11 incher i got along with the 132 we found the same day.
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Wade, tell me you put that beautiful fish on the wall... :D
Young gun...NICE! CAN I GO!
Sorry sbcpower!
That fish did not go on the wall. My buddy's holding out for a BIGGER one.
Great catch "Southern Young Gun"! Where did those come from?
If anyone is looking for a taxidermist who does incredible work and will do a free replica of your actual fish......check out Tim Overbaugh's work. He does the best Crappie and Gills, etc. that I have ever seen.
Here's a pic of a 3+ lb. Crappie he did for a friend.
http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/a...010560copy.jpg
I caught all the fish on Orange Lake down here in Florida. I wish that guy was closer, i catch a few 11" gills every year and would love a replica, have 2 16" black crappie in the freezer as well.
we chased some gills of size for the 1st time this past year....heres a few of our better ones.....was a fun new experience for us....looking forward to doing it again more this year....even considering a trip after some shellcrackers somewhere.....any way have a great one all, God blessAttachment 59965sAttachment 59964
Here's an 11" shellcracker i caught last week at Ky lake.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...il14-15008.jpg
Chaunc,
How many did you catch? I'm headed down the 2nd week in May, which is typically a good time. Gonna fish Lake Barkley, which is next to KY Lake. Hoping to get into some good ones!
How was the Crappie fishing? I heard things are picking up down there, after a slow start to the season.
Guys, lets keep this thread devoted to "big fish". Please address related issues with PM's or by starting a new thread.
Thanks. :)