DTro Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 So just recently, Eagle Eye Aanderud has been noticing some strange beings that are on the Flatheads we’ve been catching. For all I know they have been there all along and just lately started noticing them.At any rate the thing is about the size of a fish scale, is clear, gelatin like and sort of looks like a very tiny jellyfish or ray. If you look closely, you can see the thing swimming around on the surface of the fish like some sort of an amoeba. I have a picture I can post later.What the heck is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiskyknut Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Spiney Water Fleas.A guess from your description.I'm no NASA Icthyo-Limno Phycisist ya know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveD Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I don't think it is the Spiney Water Flea - at least they have not yet been determined to be this far south. By all accounts they are primarily located to the north, near Duluth, in the St Louis River system.I think what you have seen is some type of algea. The warm water allows that stuff to grow pretty aggressively at this time of year.Here is a link to some info on the Spiney Water Flea: Spiny Water Flea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTro Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 Well it was definately alive and moving. I'm sure the pictures will help with an ID. I looked up the water flea and there is a chance it could be that.Ok, looking at that link, there were no "spines" on this thing. It was round with little flaps like wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott K Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I have been noticing a lot of slime wrapped around my line this year, kinda a jelly substance and doesn't come off very easily. I haven't noticed anything on the fish, but I haven't inspected them much either. I will pay closer attention now that you bring it up. I cant wait for the picture, as I am curious now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiskyknut Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Well the jelly stuff on your line sounds like SWF's. We got them in the LOTW and that stuff balls up on your line in a jellyish looking mass with fur.dtro, suppose them bugs are maybe a fish louse of one kind or a nudder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTro Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 Anything is possible I guess. I've had the ball of jelly on my line several times but only after catching a smaller fish and having it roll up my line. I've just assumed that was just slime. Never had the spines or cottony deal (other than the darn cottonwood seeds ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBass Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Where is the pic DTRO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplspug Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Considering how the fish sit on the bottom without moving for long periods of time, it could be the larvae of many creatures. I am think maybe a mollusk larvae. Google the images of mollusk and clam larvae, maybe adding Minnesota to the search and see what comes up. You can also try Glochidia. Me at worky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here-Kitty-Kitty Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I have noticed it for the last few years and thought nothing of it. I was thinking some sort of frog egg, but ya they are flat and I noticed that they are on more of my fish the closer I get to jordan chaska area. There aren't as many the closer you get to the st.paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black_Bay Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Sounds like fish lice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTro Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 dtro, suppose them bugs are maybe a fish louse of one kind or a nudder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplspug Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Fish Louse Rare? Doesn't sound like it to me. Att least on the Minni. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTro Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 Here's a couple of pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surreal Deal Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Very cool link, mplspug! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott K Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Creepy little critters! I will have to keep an eye out and see if I can find any of those. Maybe they infect the meet on the large cats, and make the meat un-edible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplspug Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 If you are fishing with Darren and he complains of a tummy ache, I suggest you jump overboard and swim for shore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowhand Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 More critters the better if it adds weight to a fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckKiller Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 TINY ALIEN!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordie Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 More critters the better if it adds weight to a fish. they need to be all stacked up on the end of the tail for longer measurement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiskyknut Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Those things remind me of some alien critters I saw on an episode from the original Star Trek series!! I do see them somewhat regular on fishes from the LOTW, Walleye and Pikes, seems they like larger sized fish too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave S Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 TINY ALIEN!!!! Face-huggers from the alien movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesnowtaWild Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Creepy little critters! I will have to keep an eye out and see if I can find any of those. Maybe they infect the meet on the large cats, and make the meat un-edible That would be nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott K Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Originally Posted By: 4wanderingeyes Creepy little critters! I will have to keep an eye out and see if I can find any of those. Maybe they infect the meet on the large cats, and make the meat un-edible That would be nice! I think until this gets thoroughly investigated, all large cats should be immediately released! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat3820 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Best idea, yet ... hmmmm, I wonder if that'd work up here ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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