A Fish Story

[Donna D.]

A resident saw a ball bouncing around kind of strange in a nearby pond and went to investigate.

It turned out to be a flathead catfish who had obviously tried to swallow a child's basketball which became stuck in its mouth!!

The fish was totally exhausted from trying to dive, but unable to because the ball would always bring him back up to the surface. The resident tried numerous times to get the ball out, but was unsuccessful. He finally had his wife cut the ball in order to deflate it and release the hungry catfish.

You probably wouldn't have believed this, if you hadn't seen the following pictures...

[Bob Cupp]

I have heard that story before and always said to myself-"Yah, riiight." I will now apologize for the negative thoughts that went through my head after seeing the pictures.

[Joanie]

Holy Carp!
Look at the size of that catfish!

Great pics, thanks

[Alf S.]

Hi: I wouldn't touch that one with a "Ten foot pole" Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie

[Gina D.]

Thats a small one..

Have you heard of catfish "Noodling"?

It's a sport in the south thats all the rage.

I'll Pass.

Is there anyone here that does this?

on edit.. I have been informed there's some nasty talk on that site. I didn't know. Apologies to anyone that saw and was offended! (Try this one instead!)

Gina

[CharlynnT]

Around here we just let the eagles get 'em

[Joanie]

WOW!
Who knew?
Well obviously you did Gina

Those could feed a family of four for a week!

Thats a small one..

Have you heard of catfish "Noodling"?

It's a sport in the south thats all the rage.

I'll Pass.

The sport of Noodling

Is there anyone here that does this?

[Mary F]

Thats a small one..

Have you heard of catfish "Noodling"?

It's a sport in the south thats all the rage.

I'll Pass.

The sport of Noodling

Is there anyone here that does this?

It's illegal in Texas...