Free discus, basically

[Hybridfish7]

Caught a reverse trio of these today. Going off of where I caught them and the angle of their ears, I can say with confidence that these are (probably) natural intergrades between northern and longear sunfish. They seem to have lost the red in their ears though, so it's probably been a long time since they interacted with their northern ancestors. I'm surprised how well they keep their colors in captivity, green sunfish would be jet black or slate grey by now.

 

[Preacher]

Nice! Love the colors.

 

[jjohnwm]

You're comparing plain ol' sunfish out of the local canal...with discus???

That's ludicrous. Sunfish are far more attractive and interesting than discus...

Asbestos suit buckled up and ready...

 

[Fishyboy🐟🐟🐟]

Niceeeeee
Maybe you can use fish traps as a suggestion so there is no hook injury and a higher chance of getting stuff
I want someee

 

[Hybridfish7]

Niceeeeee
Maybe you can use fish traps as a suggestion so there is no hook injury and a higher chance of getting stuff
I want someee

You're not catching spawning bull male longears in traps. I use size 12 and 16 hooks, for a more discrete presentation and less injury.

 

[Hybridfish7]

You're comparing plain ol' sunfish out of the local canal...with discus???

That's ludicrous. Sunfish are far more attractive and interesting than discus...

Asbestos suit buckled up and ready...

I see no difference...