Final Microfishing Session on the Panhandle | Florida Panhandle Microfishing

This was an interesting fishing session as the first spot didn't produce much, but the backup location ended up being a gold mine. The marshy pond at the second location had plenty of topminnows near shore that would eagerly take my bait, but identifying them was tough. The differences between bayou topminnows (Fundulus nottii) and russetfin topminnows (Fundulus escambiae) are minimal and sometimes difficult to see. Some of the individuals I caught I can't positively identify and might've been either species, but I'm confident that at least one or two were bayou topminnows. I'm certain enough of that that I added the bayou topminnow to my lifelist. If anyone has any opinions on the identity of these fish I'd love to hear it.
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Fishing Equipment Used
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[@dt4676]

Heck yeah! This is my favorite kinda fishing! I go to the pond and catch tiny bluegill and sometimes little shad

[@TheFishingNomad]

Thanks. No matter the size, it's all fun.

[@chipseiler1766]

It never ceases to amaze me that you are able to catch such tiny fish. IS it all by sight? I can't imagine you're feeling a bite with some of those really small fish. ...and what size hooks and what type bait do you typically use? I'm sure you've shared that but I've slept since I watched those videos.

[@TheFishingNomad]

Almost always bit sight. Very rarely I'll feel the bite. The links to all the gear I use is always in the description of the video. Check it out.

[@johnaufderheide6117]

@@chipseiler1766 you would be amazed at how aggressive some of those micro species can be. Lots of fun to catch and sometimes frustrating as well when you can't get a new species to bite.

[@johnaufderheide6117]

Great job on those topminnows! I haven't seen that species before.

[@TheFishingNomad]

Thanks. They've got a somewhat small range. Mostly on the Florida panhandle and into Alabama a bit, I believe.

[@jimmieandrews8585]

The beaver pond is a little south of Blackwater River. Catching and identifying minnows! It was still interesting though.

[@TheFishingNomad]

Thank you.