Quote Originally Posted by James Smith View Post
appalachian angler, Yes you are correct, stump knockers is one of the common names for Red Ear Sunfish. They are the largest of the bream hat I know of at least in Georgia. That said, I read an article earlier this year where a man in Arizona caught a 5 lb 2 oz Blue gill which is a new world record. I can't even imagine how that fish would fight on a 3 wt.


Jim Smith
In Florida, a stumpknocker is a spotted sunfish -- not a shellcracker. Funny how names differ depending on locale.