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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: fishingwithjohn on October 23, 2017, 08:21:42 PM

Title: Snaggers or Parasite
Post by: fishingwithjohn on October 23, 2017, 08:21:42 PM

Been fishing the Capilano and many of the fish I have caught have these distinct punctures in their skin...

This specific fish had 2. I think they are scars from hooks but cant be sure.

(http://i67.tinypic.com/65o2uq.jpg)

(http://i68.tinypic.com/2nkigs1.jpg)

Title: Re: Snaggers or Parasite
Post by: Noahs Arc on October 23, 2017, 08:35:34 PM

Could be, but seems kind of in a tough spot to snag a hook.
Usually i see snag marks along the back around the dorsal to the adipose.

Lamprey maybe?

Title: Re: Snaggers or Parasite
Post by: zap brannigan on October 23, 2017, 09:21:41 PM

lamprey.

Title: Re: Snaggers or Parasite
Post by: Rodney on October 23, 2017, 09:45:04 PM

Lamprey marks.

Title: Re: Snaggers or Parasite
Post by: hammer on October 23, 2017, 10:12:44 PM

Pacific lamprey x3

Title: Re: Snaggers or Parasite
Post by: fishingwithjohn on October 23, 2017, 10:23:43 PM

The Coho schools were prime targets for these guys...

Thanks for the replies!