I agree with Theo.

That was a stab from a GBH's bill. I have been trying to reduce the #s of BGs in the pond. When I toss one to the GBH, he stabs it & then picks it up & swallows it. That is the location & mark he leaves.

They strike at any fish they can. If to big they just abandon it. I have found dead 12" LMB & 10" BG dead abandoned onshore with that mark.

Last edited by J. E. Craig; 05/17/26 03:19 PM.