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Am I crazy?
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05/21/21 10:47 PM
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Jared D.
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Saw this today claiming a new black bullhead record...11 pound, beating the previous record but 3 pounds. The photo to me looks like a channel catfish. The tail is forked. as seen below. Also the anal fin on a channel is generally longer than black bullhead. And channels are generally longer, while black bullheads are generally stubbier. Am I crazy? https://www.outdoorlife.com/fishing/world-record-bullhead/
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Re: Am I crazy?
[Re: Jared D.]
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05/21/21 11:12 PM
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BillS2006
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Looks like a male channel cat.
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Re: Am I crazy?
[Re: Jared D.]
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05/22/21 12:07 AM
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Caribou
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I agree itโs a channel cat.
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Re: Am I crazy?
[Re: Jared D.]
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05/22/21 03:41 AM
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Jimbo
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Re: Am I crazy?
[Re: Jared D.]
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05/23/21 12:47 PM
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Catfish Tim
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If you're crazy I think most of us are right there with you. I don't see how this could be classified as a black bullhead. All you have to do is look at the tail, or the anal fin, or the head, head is swollen like he's on the spawn. I read the story and I just don't get it. I will be curious to see if this gets certified. My money is on it not being a new world record.
Catfish Tim ๐๐"If it doesn't have whiskers, it's just bait"๐๐ Romans 8:1
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Re: Am I crazy?
[Re: Jared D.]
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05/23/21 06:09 PM
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Osbornfishing
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Not crazy. A black bullhead has a rounded tail and 17 to 21 anal rays. This fish has more anal rays. The current IGFA record is safe from this one. I am not sure why a magazine like Outdoor Life would publish the article without getting a verification.
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Re: Am I crazy?
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05/24/21 02:03 PM
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G Love
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