I think it’s a tunaAny thoughts on what this is? I assume it's a silver Bass, just haven't seen one this color and kind of an odd body shape.View attachment 10238View attachment 10239View attachment 10240View attachment 10241
Thanks. First one I've caught on Erie, are they common in the lake?It's a white perch, not a white (silver) bass.
Josh
edible but nothing to write home to mother aboutHow are they on the table?
How are they on the table?
Thanks. I did not know their was a difference. Cooked one up once, not for me.Here's how you can tell the difference between the White/Silver Bass, and the White Perch.
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WHITE/SILVER BASS
---Notice the front dorsal fin is shorter than the rear dorsal fin.
---Notice the slope from the front dorsal fin to the eyes/head gradual
---Dark spots in horizontal lines, often faint and irregular second anal spine distinctly shorter than third
---length: 20-30 centimetres (8-12 inches)
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WHITE PERCH
---Notice the front Dorsal fin is the same size or larger than the rear dorsal fin.
---Notice the slope from the front dorsal fin to the eyes/head is sharper
---Colour variable with no obvious spots or stripes second and third anal spine roughly equal in length
---length: 15-25 centimetres (6-10 inches)
If there is a "silver lining" (pun intended) its that if that's all you're catching, they are fun. Plus, neither is a regulated species. You can catch and keep as many as you want.
Table tastes better @ch312How are they on the table?
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