Is this a flathead a channel or a hybrid opinions please.

[StacyR]

It's a male channel in spawning colors. It's their breeding season right now. The males turn very dark brown and grow bumps on their head. The fact your wife caught it under a log is another indication. Channels nest in crevices with the male guarding the eggs and fry until they are old enough to take care of themselves. Makes them tough to catch because they won't come out of their hole for food.
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