b_rathen
07-18-2007, 09:19 AM
Got a decent 24” fish this morning, what was interesting is that during the fight he coughed up a bait fish he’d eaten.
Description: It was about 5 inches long and about 1 inch thick, with a narrow body shape. The coloration was tan over white, with gold flash along its shoulders, and more silver/white flash to its side/belly. The eyes were jet black, with a white circle around. The lower jaw protruded slightly.
Not sure what this was, after releasing the striper, I actually fetched it, took it on my boat, studied it and took a few snap shots.
Lucky for me, I’d just switched to a Joe Calcaveccia 6” large deceiver that did a very fine job replicating this exact bait fish! Had a few more takers, but none that got the hook, only nipped at the fly. Then it was time to head home.
But not sure what the bait fish was, never seen this type. Anyone know what it might be? Are there any good fish identification web sites out there?
PS, also saw a heron-like bird that I couldn't identify, same question, are there any good bird identification sites? I can't find any myself. None that had this bird featured, anyway.
Description: It was about 5 inches long and about 1 inch thick, with a narrow body shape. The coloration was tan over white, with gold flash along its shoulders, and more silver/white flash to its side/belly. The eyes were jet black, with a white circle around. The lower jaw protruded slightly.
Not sure what this was, after releasing the striper, I actually fetched it, took it on my boat, studied it and took a few snap shots.
Lucky for me, I’d just switched to a Joe Calcaveccia 6” large deceiver that did a very fine job replicating this exact bait fish! Had a few more takers, but none that got the hook, only nipped at the fly. Then it was time to head home.
But not sure what the bait fish was, never seen this type. Anyone know what it might be? Are there any good fish identification web sites out there?
PS, also saw a heron-like bird that I couldn't identify, same question, are there any good bird identification sites? I can't find any myself. None that had this bird featured, anyway.