Sure, even we hardcore carp folk can appreciate the beauty of these fish. I only wish TPWD would dedicate their trout stocking funds to stocking more of these beauties instead!

"crack to trout" really got my attention! Thanks for the heads up, Robert.

Thats a big sassy slab i second the bettis poppers

My favorite thing about sunfish is you can pretty much throw anything and if you place it right, they'll hit. It's a good thing they don't have teeth because if they did, Texas waters would be dangerous to swim in. I caught this Longear on a Boogle Bug popper that was almost as big as he was. Can't get enough of their spring colors!



My best success has been with Bennett's Rio Getter. If fish are chasing but reluctant to bite, the rio getter always solves the problem.

Made a short trip this afternoon. TFO Finesse 2wt, Cortland Retro II reel, small Betts Popper and a #12 squirmy worm.






Could see a lot of beds, most empty. Gills were abundant, and fell pray to the barbless squirmy worm and the lone bass to the popper.

I only started fly fishing a couple of years ago, and still have a lot to learn. Been practicing out a Oak Point park, with a popper/dropper. The dropper being a size 20 Copper John. This last Saturday every 5th~6th cast the Copper John gets hit with a bluegill. One of the more pretty ones I got was this guy.