Sexing a Flathead

  • moosemj
    Fox River, NE IL
    Posts: 121
    August 5, 2012 at 12:57 pm #1222758

    Robby’s post made me wonder as I often have in the past, does anyone know a non-intrusive reliable way to determine whether a flathead is a male or female? We all have theories, but I’m talking a legit scientific way.

    herb
    6ft under
    Posts: 3242
    August 5, 2012 at 3:07 pm #1089823

    Such a loaded question with so much opportunity.
    Please, someone give a straight answer before the smartie pants guys see this.
    And sorry no, can’t help.

    fishthumper
    Sartell, MN.
    Posts: 12103
    August 5, 2012 at 3:49 pm #1089828

    I am not sure about Il. But I am almost sure that is illigal here in Minnesota

    Ed Stern
    Goodhue, MN, Goodhue County,
    Posts: 510
    August 5, 2012 at 4:02 pm #1089831

    I usually wait until they leave to go to the bathroom, then watch which door they come out! Sorry about that. My godfather told me that once.

    Chris
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 1396
    August 6, 2012 at 1:15 am #1089887

    This thread stayed much more tame than I figured it would…

    chirp
    Rochester
    Posts: 1471
    August 6, 2012 at 1:30 am #1089891

    Brian hasn’t answered yet.

    BBKK
    IA
    Posts: 4033
    August 6, 2012 at 2:37 am #1089895

    Sexing a flathead, hmm. Sounds like something they do down in Arkansas.

    mplspug
    Palmetto, Florida
    Posts: 25026
    August 6, 2012 at 2:50 am #1089901

    I always bring wine and candles in the boat…

    …ain’t that right Brian.

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    August 6, 2012 at 4:00 am #1089907

    Lovem’ and leave leavem.

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    August 6, 2012 at 4:01 am #1089908

    I was planing on giving a serious answer…but I saw the

    Quote:

    a non-intrusive

    Pug and I have nothing of value to add.

    jeff_huberty
    Inactive
    Posts: 4941
    August 6, 2012 at 11:27 am #1089926

    Go ahead… it’s dark out anyway

    Whiskerkev
    Madison
    Posts: 3835
    August 6, 2012 at 3:43 pm #1089977

    Sorry I couldn’t resist this one. The females are the the ones that talk too much. They also seem to have larger mouths and are more moody than the males.

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    August 6, 2012 at 3:53 pm #1089979

    Understandable.

    It’s hard isn’t it.

    lhprop1
    Eagan
    Posts: 1899
    August 6, 2012 at 4:28 pm #1089987

    It’s not a totally reliable method, but the males usually have whiskers. The females generally don’t have whiskers because they wax.

    Jakob
    Keymaster
    Rogers
    Posts: 1282
    August 6, 2012 at 4:59 pm #1089997

    Quote:

    It’s not a totally reliable method, but the males usually have whiskers. The females generally don’t have whiskers because they wax.

    Whiskerkev
    Madison
    Posts: 3835
    August 6, 2012 at 5:55 pm #1090021

    Let’s ask Stu. I bet he knows.

    chirp
    Rochester
    Posts: 1471
    August 7, 2012 at 1:28 am #1090154

    I knew this thread would go down hill once Brian chimed in and he didn’t disappoint me. Thanks Brian.

    lhprop1
    Eagan
    Posts: 1899
    August 7, 2012 at 1:54 pm #1090258

    Quote:

    I knew this thread would go down hill once Brian chimed in and he didn’t disappoint me. Thanks Brian.

    Once Brian chimed in? This thread was doomed from the instant it was created. I mean, c’mon. We all know the type of clowns we are and you (not necessarily you) still decide to create a thread titled ‘sexing a flathead’? What did you think was going to happen.

    I’m not being a negative nancy, I just think it’s funny that anyone would expect anything less.

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    August 7, 2012 at 2:32 pm #1090278

    I expected less.

    Chris
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 1396
    August 7, 2012 at 5:48 pm #1090375

    Quote:

    I expected less.

    Ha! much less…

    moosemj
    Fox River, NE IL
    Posts: 121
    August 7, 2012 at 11:50 pm #1090501

    I too should have known better, perhaps a better choice of words for the title…

    jeff_huberty
    Inactive
    Posts: 4941
    August 8, 2012 at 10:56 am #1090605

    Hillbilly hand fishing?
    Snaging?
    Noodling?
    And now Sexing?

    They have to be the most abused fish in the country

    katfish
    Ohio
    Posts: 65
    August 8, 2012 at 4:36 pm #1090685

    Large flatheads sex determination can be made by observing body shape. Males head are much wider than their body. Females body will equal or exceed the width of their head.

    Male flathead

    Female flathead

    Immature fish must be identified by direct examination of the sex organs. You must open a flap in the anal area. Males have 2 opennings and females have an addition openning for eggs.

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    August 8, 2012 at 6:16 pm #1090729

    Quote:

    Immature fish must be identified by direct examination of the sex organs. You must open a flap in the anal area. Males have 2 opennings and females have an addition openning for eggs.

    Robbie? Where are your fingers on your left hand in the bottom photo?

    chirp
    Rochester
    Posts: 1471
    August 8, 2012 at 10:35 pm #1090817

    Ok let’s not go serious on this thread now.

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