yaknar Posted May 8, 2013 Posted May 8, 2013 I kayaked down the James Wednesday. The river was a little higher than I like, since I like to wade fish, and did very little paddling all the way down to the takeout. It turned out to be a great day fishing,caught a crazy amount of smallmouth and goggle-eyes. I returned all of them safely to the river but one . I thought I saw a piece of a soft swimbait sticking out of its throat, so I got my pliers and pulled it out. It just slid right out. As you can see it was partially digested fish. It did not hurt the fish and she was returned to the water unharmed but probably piss off. I caught some fish with strange wounds. On one of the picture the fish has several marks on it's back and another one has a mark on it's tail. I thought maybe from gigging but someone at work said maybe birds? One of the fish had only one eye. Of course these are only a few of the largest, I know I post too many pictures. CATCHING AND RELEASING
RSBreth Posted May 8, 2013 Posted May 8, 2013 Everyone likes pictures, although some people will say you are "advertising" how good the James is. Whatever. If I get a chance I'll hit the lower stretches this weekend.
yaknar Posted May 8, 2013 Author Posted May 8, 2013 Please do not fish in the James River. Let this serve as a warning. The James River always has a high e.coli level, loaded with trash and party crowds, broken bottles on the bank, sharp rocks hiding under the surface, water moccasins, snapping turtles, I think sharks have also been seen in the river, and bluffs where people can throw things down on you while you are fishing. The fish in this post weren't even caught in the James.
ozarkgunner Posted May 9, 2013 Posted May 9, 2013 Mosquitoes with AIDS fly over the river. Better move on.... Angler At Law
Wayne SW/MO Posted May 9, 2013 Posted May 9, 2013 I don't think the James is a secret, blame Jim Owens. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
ozarkgunner Posted May 9, 2013 Posted May 9, 2013 Turds float down it. Discharge from SPF sewage plant. No fish in the James! Angler At Law
exiledguide Posted May 9, 2013 Posted May 9, 2013 Beware of the COUGARS...............and the inbred hillbillys who like to make fly fishers scream like a pig............
Members Prestone Posted May 10, 2013 Members Posted May 10, 2013 Nice pics! I like it when people post their fishing pics on here.
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