New species for me... As I was reeling the first one in I thought I had a black crappie...hmmm hadn't caught one of those in a while...then as I got it out of the water thought I had a...

Bruce10892 Loc: Northeast Ohio

As I was reeling the first one in I thought I had a black crappie...hmmm hadn't caught one of those in a while...then as I got it out of the water thought I had a Rock Bass...never caught one of those. Well after a quick picture and safe release, I caught a second one. To make a long story short after some research I was told that they were actually Warmouth. First ones for me ever.

Smokey2 Loc: San Diego

Pretty little buggers. They even take a large hook. New one for me, never heard of warmouth. Nicely done!

flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!

Bruce10892 wrote:

As I was reeling the first one in I thought I had a black crappie...hmmm hadn't caught one of those in a while...then as I got it out of the water thought I had a Rock Bass...never caught one of those. Well after a quick picture and safe release, I caught a second one. To make a long story short after some research I was told that they were actually Warmouth. First ones for me ever.

I have never caught one of those either, they must like crawlers, all freshwater fish do. Thanks for sharing.

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

I have heard of one, but have yet to catch one! Looks like a bada$$ bluegill.

Wv mike Loc: Parkersburg area. Wv

Them and green sunfish are abundant in my area they are hard to tell apart.

Sinker Rig Loc: Tampa area

Common here

Randyhartford Loc: Lawrence, Kansas

They like rock banks, fight like bluegill, but their mouths are bigger.
Fun to catch!

Whitey Loc: Southeast ohio

They aren't bad eating either 🤗

mistred64 Loc: Grayslake, illinois

OJdidit wrote:

I have heard of one, but have yet to catch one! Looks like a bada$$ bluegill.

Bluegill in steroids?

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

mistred64 wrote:

Bluegill in steroids?

Another smallmouth wannabe 😉

kandydisbar Loc: West Orange, NJ

Bruce10892 wrote:

As I was reeling the first one in I thought I had a black crappie...hmmm hadn't caught one of those in a while...then as I got it out of the water thought I had a Rock Bass...never caught one of those. Well after a quick picture and safe release, I caught a second one. To make a long story short after some research I was told that they were actually Warmouth. First ones for me ever.

Looks like a nice little fatty. New to me also!

Bruce10892 Loc: Northeast Ohio

Smokey2 wrote:

Pretty little buggers. They even take a large hook. New one for me, never heard of warmouth. Nicely done!

Thanks Smokey.....They are a nice looking fish with a purple tint. They are part of the sunfish family. Good observation on your part....their mouths are larger than other panfish like Bluegill etc. That was a #6 Mustad baitholder hook he took on.

Bruce10892 Loc: Northeast Ohio

flyguy wrote:

I have never caught one of those either, they must like crawlers, all freshwater fish do. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Flyguy.....NE Ohio waters accommodate them but not so much in NW Ohio. They like to dwell around tree stumps and deep rooted grasses. they are very good fighters for their size. Great ultralight matchup

Bruce10892 Loc: Northeast Ohio

OJdidit wrote:

I have heard of one, but have yet to catch one! Looks like a bada$$ bluegill.

Thanks for the reply. Yup...first 2 Warmouth for me. Ya they are a member of the sunfish family and fight like a Bluegill on steroids.

Bruce10892 Loc: Northeast Ohio

Wv mike wrote:

Them and green sunfish are abundant in my area they are hard to tell apart.

Thanks for the reply Mike. Ya I wasn't sure what they were at first. They look very similar to Rockies