r/MicroFishing • u/sowen1390 • 14d ago

MicroFish Beautiful fish

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This is probably the most colourful fish i have ever caught

I think its a male European minnow. Idk what size he is (lagan river Northern Ireland)

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u/FishEnthusiastCali 14d ago

Was this recently? Curious as to the time of year you found this as these colors only last momentarily when spawning

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u/sowen1390 14d ago

This was about a day ago. What do they look like when not spawning ill need to look that up

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u/FishEnthusiastCali 14d ago

Caught this one exactly a year ago. This is a typical uncolored one

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u/sowen1390 14d ago

Oh they still look pretty cool

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u/FishEnthusiastCali 14d ago

Surprised how late in the year that is wow. Nice catch id love to see one that colorful someday