What is it and where did it come from? - 03/20/12 06:22 PM
I wish I had a pic to post on here for you guys to look at but I can't catch these things and despite trying to net one I haven't grabbed one yet. I will do my best to describe...
I first noticed them this past weeked as I was taking a stroll enjoying the sight of my fish coming out for the nice weather we've had. When I reached a corner of the pond I saw a fish that doesn't look like anything I have ever seen in the pond. This is my 3rd spring with the pond and have never seen these guys before.
They are anywhere from an estimated 7-9" long, small mouth in front(almost looks like maybe some white on the lips), somewhat large eyes, silvery in color with a deeply forked tail that makes an obvious "V" shape outlined with a very defined black edge on the tail fins. They are approx 3-4" in height and maybe 1-1.5" thick. They are swimming in a school of 20-30 fish and are traveling up and down the edge of one of my cattail stands. I would describe the sight as swimming themselves stupid. They go back and forth non stop. I watched them do this for over an hour.
I did put some golden shiners in this past fall that were may 3" long or so. Is it possible that these guys grew that much in 6mos? They are the only fish I can think of that it could be or resemble in looking at pictures of them.
Just seems "fishy" to me that these things grew at that rate in such a short time.
Any suggestions as to what they are and how to possibly rig up some sort of way to catch one to take a pic would be greatly appreciated!
I first noticed them this past weeked as I was taking a stroll enjoying the sight of my fish coming out for the nice weather we've had. When I reached a corner of the pond I saw a fish that doesn't look like anything I have ever seen in the pond. This is my 3rd spring with the pond and have never seen these guys before.
They are anywhere from an estimated 7-9" long, small mouth in front(almost looks like maybe some white on the lips), somewhat large eyes, silvery in color with a deeply forked tail that makes an obvious "V" shape outlined with a very defined black edge on the tail fins. They are approx 3-4" in height and maybe 1-1.5" thick. They are swimming in a school of 20-30 fish and are traveling up and down the edge of one of my cattail stands. I would describe the sight as swimming themselves stupid. They go back and forth non stop. I watched them do this for over an hour.
I did put some golden shiners in this past fall that were may 3" long or so. Is it possible that these guys grew that much in 6mos? They are the only fish I can think of that it could be or resemble in looking at pictures of them.
Just seems "fishy" to me that these things grew at that rate in such a short time.
Any suggestions as to what they are and how to possibly rig up some sort of way to catch one to take a pic would be greatly appreciated!