Posted 19 May 2010 - 09:06 PM
Yeah, I wasn't trying to single you out but it happens a lot on the forum. I really do understand the desire to take newly found (and yet identified) fish home. The extra effort is really appreciated.
As far as ID skills....I just happen to know the fish you posted (not sure about the third darter) and don't worry about being able to ID everything in the first few years. I've been doing this a while now and still have a hard time with new fish. With experience in the water and in front of books, you'll keep getting better and I find the time with the books trying to ID really help me cement features.