Wow, I didn't know this either.... There are freshwater jelly fish, but they are harmless. See this article: http://www.state.me.us/dep/blwq/doclake/jelly.htm
Ginger M. Allen Senior Biological Scientist University of Florida/IFAS -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eddie D Sent: Friday, July 01, 2005 2:45 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [VFB] Freshwater Jelly Fish?!!?! Was out fishing for bass today on a small lake/pond. Freshwater. As I moved into the shallow area, there were these transparent white things floating around. I had no idea what they were, but as I looked closer, I could clearly see they were jelly fish. They look like the smaller version of a Moon Jellyfish (i think that's what they're called. No tenticles.) They were about the size of a nickle, and literally there were hundreds of them. Has anyone seen anything like this before, know what they are, or have any information on these? It seems very strange to me. Any info is greatly appreciated. -Eddie >From: "Eddie D" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: <[email protected]> >To: <[email protected]> >Subject: RE: [VFB] Bug ID and immitation? >Date: Fri, 01 Jul 2005 02:37:26 -0400 > >Del, >Dobson flies are not part of a fishes diet, to my knowledge. From what >I understand, they dont hang out much near the water once they are >hatched, except to mate. Who knows though, maybe bass and trout love >them. Try an oversized crane fly to try to imitate it. > >The larva, as previously said, will catch small mouth all day long. >Trout love 'em too. There are many patterns out there. Black Wolly >Buggers, Whitlock's Helgramittes, Bill Skilton's Hellgramite. > >Bills is my favorite pattern. I believe his website is >www.usaflies.com and the product he uses is a very shaggy chenille. It >looks alive in the water, even when it isnt moving. It works wonders. >if there isnt a picture there, let me know off list and I'll tie one up for you. > >No affiliation with Mr. Skilton, just a big fan. Very nice guy. > > > >-Eddie > > > > >>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>Reply-To: <[email protected]> >>To: <[email protected]> >>Subject: [VFB] Bug ID and immitation? >>Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2005 04:54:00 EDT >> >>Anyone know what this is? >> >> I found one almost identical to it at work. Dang thing is like 8 >>inches long!! What would eat it and what can I use to imitate it?? >> >> > >
