05-02-2013, 10:11 PM
DS is right. When they get in the 24" range they are breeders. I know that some smaller will also breed but I have found that telling the difference is easier on big fish. The Males will be darker but also their lips and mouth will be darker and for the most part the males are more slender.
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The females will be lighter in color and their mouths will be lighter in color as well. This time of the year they are also the fatter ones. but that is just a loose guide line.
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The females will be lighter in color and their mouths will be lighter in color as well. This time of the year they are also the fatter ones. but that is just a loose guide line.
![[Image: 4-27-13G_zpsdd995c18.jpg]](http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd294/idahoron/Nyssa%20Or/4-27-13G_zpsdd995c18.jpg)
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