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silver fish

Started by Guest_Ghopper_* , May 04 2012 02:53 PM

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#1 Guest_Ghopper_*

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Posted 04 May 2012 - 02:53 PM

I caught this fish in Elkhorn Creek in Kentucky. The creek flows into the Kentucky River. The fish was in calm water about 5ft. deep. I'm sure this is a common fish but I have not caught one before. any help would be appreciated. thanks

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#2 Guest_Skipjack_*

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Posted 04 May 2012 - 03:14 PM

I would guess that you caught a Mooneye. Nice! And where I am from that is not that common.

Edited by Skipjack, 04 May 2012 - 03:15 PM.

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#3 Guest_Orangespotted_*

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Posted 04 May 2012 - 07:17 PM

Looks like 11-ish dorsal rays (kind of fuzzy) so I agree with Skipjack; the fish you have there is a Mooneye. Apparantly, they taste good smoked - they are close relatives to the herrings and anchovies. They appear to be widespread in Kentucky, but I've fished long hours in lakes that supposedly contain them here and have failed to catch any. Kudos to you!