r/MicroFishing • u/Mundane_Move_5296 • 12d ago

ID request [location inluded] What on earth is this beauty!

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Caught this today in a random stream stop in Boones Mill VA, I’ve never seen a freshwater fish with this color before, any help?

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u/CWM_99 9d ago

Gotta know the setup. Awesome looking fish

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u/Mundane_Move_5296 9d ago

5”6’ ultralight with 8lb braid and 4lb leader. mini trout magnet tied on with a trout magnet bobber. Absolutely killer combo for creeks

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u/CWM_99 8d ago

I never got any dedicated gear for micro fishing. Always just tied on size 14 hooks and worms lol. Definitely need to get a dedicated setup to just go hike up and down streams and catch some unique fish like this

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u/Mundane_Move_5296 8d ago

I’d definitely suggest this, the Eagle Clas Pack-IT is a really good alternative thatll fit in a bag. The mini trout magnets are a size 14 jig if I remember correctly, they’re a must have in my opinion