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VA Redline

Started by Guest_jblaylock_* , Dec 01 2008 09:08 PM

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#1 Guest_jblaylock_*

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Posted 01 December 2008 - 09:08 PM

I collected a bit in VA over the weekend. It didn't go as planned, the small moutain spring creek didn't have anything in it. I found out that it suffered a diesel spill over the summer from a mine, so I'm guessing most of the fish were gone.

I also sampled in the Powell River...it was too fast and deep at the one spot I stopped at to catch anything. With it being 40 degrees I didn't want to just jump in. However, I found/saw several spots that I'd like to sample in the spring/summer. I stopped at another small creek that feeds into the powell and caught several Redlines and several Snubnose. I never found an adult male snubnose. I did find this beautiful male Redline, he has beautiful long flowing fins...reminds me of a betta when he swims

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redline & orangethroat
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#2 Guest_jblaylock_*

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Posted 27 January 2009 - 05:21 PM

Couple updated pics

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#3 Guest_bart_*

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Posted 27 January 2009 - 08:04 PM

That redline is magnificent! I would love to have one of them. Thanks for sharing those great pics. :smile2:

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#4 Guest_jblaylock_*

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Posted 06 April 2009 - 08:59 AM

Well, I caught a one more over the weekend. This was a big male. I also caught about 10+ females.

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#5 Guest_natureman187_*

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Posted 06 April 2009 - 10:11 AM

My favorite aquarium darter by far.

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#6 Guest_skason_*

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Posted 06 April 2009 - 11:21 AM

What is their range?

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#7 Guest_JohnO_*

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Posted 06 April 2009 - 11:44 AM

Impressive, Josh! Those fins are something else.

I have to get down past Livingston soon and get a couple more. That one I got from you is looking a bit lonely.

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#8 Guest_gdthom2_*

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Posted 06 April 2009 - 12:31 PM

Wow, very impressive. Cant wait to see it in your aquarium. Thanks for the one you brought me back, I am sure he will quickly become the king of the tank. Their range is primarily around Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky border I think. There are other spots, but that is where they are most abundant I believe, I will let someone else chime in if I am wrong here.

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#9 Guest_fundulus_*

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Posted 06 April 2009 - 12:53 PM

And the northern tier of Alabama has redlines.

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#10 Guest_skason_*

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Posted 06 April 2009 - 01:26 PM

Simply beautiful.

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#11 Guest_jblaylock_*

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Posted 07 April 2009 - 05:55 PM

So, this guy is really pumped. His breathing is heavy and rapid. I need to calm him down so he doesn't die. Any suggestions?

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#12 Guest_BTDarters_*

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Posted 07 April 2009 - 06:51 PM

A cold shower??? :lol:

Seriously, do you have any Bag Buddies? One of those per gallon may cool him down.

Brian

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#13 Guest_Jim_*

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Posted 08 April 2009 - 05:26 AM

A cold shower??? Seriously, do you have any Bag Buddies? One of those per gallon may cool him down.

Brian

Seriously!!! maybe you were right the first time Brian

a gradual drop in temp might get him out of hurry-up mode, probably would lose some of that color though, what do you think

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#14 Guest_bumpylemon_*

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Posted 28 August 2009 - 07:42 PM

josh those pics were awesome. what a beauty

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#15 Guest_jblaylock_*

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Posted 28 August 2009 - 09:13 PM

josh those pics were awesome. what a beauty

The Redline is most def a beautiful fish.

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#16 Guest_phatfish_*

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Posted 28 August 2009 - 09:27 PM

Absolutly stuning fish thank you for shareing. Makes my orange fantails look dull

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#17 Guest_JohnO_*

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Posted 30 August 2009 - 08:14 AM

Zowie - VA definitely has spectacular redlines.

I have to get over there some day.

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#18 Guest_bumpylemon_*

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Posted 30 August 2009 - 08:17 AM

Zowie - VA definitely has spectacular redlines.

I have to get over there some day.

john why dont you head over to VA this coming weekend. i believe a few or four NANFA members will be headed down there

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#19 Guest_JohnO_*

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Posted 30 August 2009 - 08:01 PM

john why dont you head over to VA this coming weekend. i believe a few or four NANFA members will be headed down there

Boy, that would be a bit of a drive for me. I am planning to hit up the BSF area next weekend - Buck Creek, S Rockcastle and tributaries. Got my truck fixed, time to go exploring.

I might be willing to swap a couple of fine looking bluebreasts for a couple of redlines...