gentlemang Posted May 21, 2012 Posted May 21, 2012 I was out yesterday for a while, fishing in town. I was dragging some nymphs and snagged this monster. When I say snagged I mean quite litterally. I have not seen a fish like this before. the head kinda resembled a catfish and the tail resembled and eel. When I dragged the fish to the side of the bank I thought that it was dead, It hadn't fought or moved or anything, I thought it was a tree branch until I could see it. The eyes were glassed over and the scales did not look healthy. The fish was not moving at all and seemed kind of stiff. I kept it in the water while went to take my hook out of the side of its head, you can see it in the picture by the gill. when I grabbed the hook to take it out the fish moved, scared the crap out of me, because as I said it sure looked dead. After I got the hook out the fish moved again, but only a bit. This fish was over 24", and I was sad to see this one on its death bed. Hopefully it revives but my guess is that it wont. Sad day on the river, Greg Quote
gentlemang Posted May 21, 2012 Author Posted May 21, 2012 Thanks, I googled it and looked at some pictures. Sure looks like a burbot to me, after seeing the pictures. Appreciate it. Greg Quote
Guest 420FLYFISHIN Posted May 22, 2012 Posted May 22, 2012 god i hope not, looks like a berb to me Quote
troutlover Posted May 22, 2012 Posted May 22, 2012 You were SOOOOOO close to being part of the zombie fish club! Better luck next time!! Quote
Guest Grinr Posted May 24, 2012 Posted May 24, 2012 I dream of getting to zombiefish level. Speaking of.....is there a list of some kind on the site explaining the member ranking levels:post count,ie;baetis nymph,mayfly,brown trout,bait fisherman(lol) etc?? Quote
SanJuanWorm Posted May 24, 2012 Posted May 24, 2012 Speaking of.....is there a list of some kind on the site explaining the member ranking levels:post count,ie;baetis nymph,mayfly,brown trout,bait fisherman(lol) etc?? New member 0 Chironomid 10 Baetis Nymph 30 Mayfly 100 Stonefly 250 Cutthrout 500 Rainbow Trout 1000 Brown Trout 1500 BULL trout 2500 Master Angler 5000 If you want a custom user title it has to be clever or if not clever you can obtain one by donating any amount to a charity of your choice and prove it by uploading the paperwork. Quote
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