While fishing this past weekend, I caught a LMB with what appeared to have a parasite (worm) just at the surface near the caudal fin area. I had a folding box blade in my pocket, stuck the parasite, popped it right out, and released the fish. This is the only fish I've ever caught out of my pond that had any kind of parasite. Is this a common occurrence, can it be ID'd, and should I be concerned?
Charlie
