Carpsucker, Highfin perkinsdonald

Submitted by perkinsdonald on Tue, 09/03/2013 - 19:55
Photo: 

Species:

  • Carpsucker, Highfin
Location: 
WI River
Date Caught: 
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Notes: 
Also caught two longnose, and one shortnose.
Strains, Subspecies, and Hybrids: 

Comments

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Corey

Wed, 09/04/2013 - 10:55

Wow, cool catch.  The "Grain-Belt Grayling" is a difficult species.

 

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perkinsdonald

Wed, 09/04/2013 - 19:15

Caught on #2 pound line with a micro hook.

 

 

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Gunnar

Fri, 01/17/2014 - 10:08

As much as I want that to be a highfin, the first dorsal ray(s) don't look long enough. Doesn't look like it would reach past the end of the fin if folded down. Head shape looks right, though. Got any close-ups for scale or ray counting?

 

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perkinsdonald

Sat, 01/18/2014 - 20:13

I thought a "nipple" on the lip is a confirmation on the species... yes no?

 

 

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Corey

Sat, 01/18/2014 - 20:57

Yes, if it had the nipple-like bump on the lip, then it's a highfin regardless of the fin length. Fins can erode or be damaged, but the lip bump is diagnostic.

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perkinsdonald

Sat, 01/18/2014 - 21:00

I'll post a nip pic here as well....thanks...

 

 

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