Anyone lose a (probably) 3lb fish on the MMP?

[EdFNJ]

Lot's of lost and founds posted recently so here's real fishy one. Wife and I were on our daily morning walk down the MMP on Morse this morning between O'Dell and LSL around 9-ish when she spotted what she thought was dead squirrel and did her usual "eeeewwwwww" but upon a second look it turned out it was a LARGE WHOLE FISH bleeding from it's gills. Was going to bring it to the L & F but decided that was a "stinky" idea. So if anyone dropped their uncooked fish dinner it's probably still on the MMP about 75 yards before the Stillwater gate heading North. Weather has been pretty cool so it's probably still edible. :1rotfl:

We've seen a lot of strange stuff on that part of the Morse MMP over the last 5 years but this took the fish cake.

[Dana1963]

Might have been dropped by Osprey or Eagle, they haven't been advised about catch and release policy here.

[EdFNJ]

Might have been dropped by Osprey or Eagle, they haven't been advised about catch and release policy here. :1rotfl:

Good point on the bird drop as well. Never crossed my mind. I had no idea how it could have got there.

[Laker14]

I thought he was done flopping when I put him in the cooler.

[Bay Kid]

Might have been dropped by Osprey or Eagle, they haven't been advised about catch and release policy here.

They will try to carry a fish too big for them.

[Mortal1]

Might have been dropped by Osprey or Eagle, they haven't been advised about catch and release policy here.

policy here is a suggestion as per the villages fishing website page.

[Stu from NYC]

Had a hole in my pocket didnt realize the fish fell out.

[fdpaq0580]

Had a hole in my pocket didnt realize the fish fell out.

Ah, a "pocket trout".
😃

[fdpaq0580]

They will try to carry a fish too big for them.

Supposedly, limit for osprey 4-5 lbs, eagles. 5-6 ... In Alaska I saw eagles routinely carrying fish I judged to be significantly larger. Also witnessed an eagle snatch a small dog off the bow of a boat.

[New Englander]

Lot's of lost and founds posted recently so here's real fishy one. Wife and I were on our daily morning walk down the MMP on Morse this morning between O'Dell and LSL around 9-ish when she spotted what she thought was dead squirrel and did her usual "eeeewwwwww" but upon a second look it turned out it was a LARGE WHOLE FISH bleeding from it's gills. Was going to bring it to the L & F but decided that was a "stinky" idea. So if anyone dropped their uncooked fish dinner it's probably still on the MMP about 75 yards before the Stillwater gate heading North. Weather has been pretty cool so it's probably still edible. :1rotfl:

We've seen a lot of strange stuff on that part of the Morse MMP over the last 5 years but this took the fish cake.

This story sounds very fishy to me.

[triflex]

How far did the eagle get with the dog?

Supposedly, limit for osprey 4-5 lbs, eagles. 5-6 ... In Alaska I saw eagles routinely carrying fish I judged to be significantly larger. Also witnessed an eagle snatch a small dog off the bow of a boat.

[fdpaq0580]

How far did the eagle get with the dog?

My guess is all the way back to her chicks. Eagles have to eat too. Sadly, owners learn the hard way to keep small pets very close if they don't want to lose them.😥

[Bjeanj]

I have nothing to add, other than the thread is pretty entertaining.

[Topspinmo]

Lot's of lost and founds posted recently so here's real fishy one. Wife and I were on our daily morning walk down the MMP on Morse this morning between O'Dell and LSL around 9-ish when she spotted what she thought was dead squirrel and did her usual "eeeewwwwww" but upon a second look it turned out it was a LARGE WHOLE FISH bleeding from it's gills. Was going to bring it to the L & F but decided that was a "stinky" idea. So if anyone dropped their uncooked fish dinner it's probably still on the MMP about 75 yards before the Stillwater gate heading North. Weather has been pretty cool so it's probably still edible. :1rotfl:

We've seen a lot of strange stuff on that part of the Morse MMP over the last 5 years but this took the fish cake.


Sounds like fish story to me. You know how the fish grows and weighs more each time the story told. :duck:

[EdFNJ]

This story sounds very fishy to me.HAHA! God's honest truth! Cross my heart and hope to die! :pray: I should have taken a photo but it was kinda bloody. It wasn't there today so someone/thing had a good dinner. :shrug:

[jparsoneau@aol.com]

Yes I agree it was probably a Bird of some sort the dropped it. I’m lucky enough to to live on the river. When I’m not in Florida and I have had trout dropped on my driveway before with a couple puncture holes in it I believe from Claws. I have also found turkey eggs on my driveway, I think they were from a turkey.
3 pounds would’ve been enough for a fish fry

[George Page]

Ahhh, the fish that got away. I would have sworn it was a 10#er.

[xcaligirl]

Might have been dropped by Osprey or Eagle, they haven't been advised about catch and release policy here.
My first thought too

[DaleDivine]

Might have been dropped by Osprey or Eagle, they haven't been advised about catch and release policy here.

Well, they obviously did know the rules. That's why they released it. Their release aim was off a little and missed the nearest swimming pool.
:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[GOLFER54]

I have Tarter sauce.

[Mulliganguy]

Might have been dropped by Osprey or Eagle, they haven't been advised about catch and release policy here.

We found one about the same size in our yard one morning

[Boston1945]

Yes I agree it was probably a Bird of some sort the dropped it. I’m lucky enough to to live on the river. When I’m not in Florida and I have had trout dropped on my driveway before with a couple puncture holes in it I believe from Claws. I have also found turkey eggs on my driveway, I think they were from a turkey.
3 pounds would’ve been enough for a fish fry

No fish tail here. Back in the 80's while living in Leesburg, I had a knock on my door with this fellow holding a fish in one hand. He told me he needed someone to witness the hole in the windshield of his car. I walked out to see his windshield was indeed smashed from this fish.He said his wife would never believe him. It was a nice bass.

[Rodneysblue]

Well, they obviously did know the rules. That's why they released it. Their release aim was off a little and missed the nearest swimming pool.
:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Catch and release is suggested not mandatory per the the fishing section of the villages.gov

[davem4616]

HAHA! God's honest truth! Cross my heart and hope to die! :pray: I should have taken a photo but it was kinda bloody. It wasn't there today so someone/thing had a good dinner. :shrug:


Thanks for posting...nice break from the dog poop and 'the developer done me wrong' posts

[jimjamuser]

Lot's of lost and founds posted recently so here's real fishy one. Wife and I were on our daily morning walk down the MMP on Morse this morning between O'Dell and LSL around 9-ish when she spotted what she thought was dead squirrel and did her usual "eeeewwwwww" but upon a second look it turned out it was a LARGE WHOLE FISH bleeding from it's gills. Was going to bring it to the L & F but decided that was a "stinky" idea. So if anyone dropped their uncooked fish dinner it's probably still on the MMP about 75 yards before the Stillwater gate heading North. Weather has been pretty cool so it's probably still edible. :1rotfl:

We've seen a lot of strange stuff on that part of the Morse MMP over the last 5 years but this took the fish cake.
The real "fishy" story is why are so many subjects so lightweight lately?

[fdpaq0580]

The real "fishy" story is why are so many subjects so lightweight lately?

Possibly because when the repartee gets a bit "pointed", or the participants get a bit strong or enthusiastic in their comments, the thread gets closed even though the participation is still high, showing people want to participate. Popular, if not loved, threads get closed while threads with little or no posts become Yesterdays Hot Topics. Go figure!😑

[jimjamuser]

Possibly because when the repartee gets a bit "pointed", or the participants get a bit strong or enthusiastic in their comments, the thread gets closed even though the participation is still high, showing people want to participate. Popular, if not loved, threads get closed while threads with little or no posts become Yesterdays Hot Topics. Go figure!😑
Thanks, I agree.

[triflex]

Gator probably dropped it.

[EdFNJ]

The real "fishy" story is why are so many subjects so lightweight lately? Low calorie flying fish diet?

[jaj523]

The image in my mind is peacefully walking along the trail and having a fish fall on my head.