Had a chance to get out to the local river for about an hour yesterday and managed around a dozen bream. These
fish were slamming about anything on top that fell within the shade line of the trees on the bank, where they seek refuge from the heat of the day. These wild
river gills, like the Steelhead of the Pacific Northwest have earned their place in the stream, fending off attacks from wild and surly otters, snakes, gar and
herons that would seek to end their life short. They are magnificent fighters and a treat for the eye.
Tengas, Fenwick, and Marryat photo by Alpago |
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Posts: 57 (08/06/08 08:12:35) |
Good narrative and excellent camera work. I can almost make out your reflection in the first picture.
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Posts: 786 (08/06/08 09:45:32) Projects Coordinator |
Ditto Scooter- amazing photographs. Thanks!
middlemac
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Posts: 246 (08/06/08 11:45:48) |
Wild river 'gills. As good as brookies and your feet don't get cold wading. Great pic's!
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Posts: 585 (08/06/08 12:31:10) Administrator |
Outstanding photographs, thanks for sharing. Truly wonderful!
And I couldn't agree with you more. Bluegill are some of the most magnificent of all freshwater fishes and they may be among the toughest to catch when they don't want to eat. I'd love for someone to show me where all those 8 and 9 inch bluegills are in my local 600 acre impoundement this month - there were thousands in June, but in August I can't seem to find a one! Of course the pics you took aren't of Lepomis macrochirus, they look more like Lepomis megalotis, the Longear Sunfish. It may well be a hybrid, also. Lot's of that happens in small creeks. Either way, they are each stunning jewels and worthy of our best efforts. Yes indeed, those are Midwestern brook trout! Joe C. "Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the
drink, taste the fruit,
- Henry David Thoreau
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Posts: 484 (08/06/08 15:07:41) |
This thread reminds me that I need to check out our local creeks here for gills....First task for the lami I guess!
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Posts: 68 (08/06/08 15:20:46) |
Beautiful photos and it does make me want to get out there and try my luck on those Bluegills. They are truly a great little fighting fish and so much fun.
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Posts: 3 (08/06/08 20:43:45) |
Cool photos.
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Posts: 302 (08/07/08 18:57:47) |
Corey, great post and pics.
Joe, those look like Red-breast sunnies to me (Lepomis auritus). The Opercular flap is too long and skinny to be a long-ear. J.
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Posts: 45 (08/07/08 19:56:22) |
A great fish for glass. HH, your post brings back memories. Several years ago I ran into a small pod on the Youghiogheny River in the fall that were feeding
on flying ants. River gills are impressive fish, very strong for their size and colorful.
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