joe_retro on January 28, 2026 12:06 am Send it into Beckett to have it graded. Looks like it could go as high as 9.5 (Gem Mint).
unicornman5d on January 28, 2026 12:35 am Just happens sometimes. I’ve seen it in bluegill and perch as well. Genetic mutation.
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Send it into Beckett to have it graded. Looks like it could go as high as 9.5 (Gem Mint).
I don’t know but that is a haul! Nice!
Based on your sample, id say its pretty rare
I feel like in my area most of them look like that
Too many keepers
Looks like a black crappie
He’s a minority
Shiny one star
Just happens sometimes. I’ve seen it in bluegill and perch as well. Genetic mutation.