Dead stuff found while fishing (beware gross picture)

[CharlieTuna]

rip316 that was good that you tried to help the gull out. It's not always possible to get them unhooked, but if you don't, they risk death from the line, especially if you use braid. I try to always have a towel with me in case this happens. No matter how much they scream, try not to pay attention to them. Bring them as close as you can. Keep them on or near to the ground. Then, when they are within arm's reach, put the towel over their head and grasp firmly. They should stop moving or at least calm down a bit when that happens. I found a gull near some pilings one time that was so tangled in braid he couldn't fly. We brought him in, covered with a towel, snipped the braid, and he was good as new.

[Monty]

CT Good story, great deed.
I have hooked one bird (successful release ).

rip316 that was good that you tried to help the gull out. It's not always possible to get them unhooked, but if you don't, they risk death from the line, especially if you use braid. I try to always have a towel with me in case this happens. No matter how much they scream, try not to pay attention to them. Bring them as close as you can. Keep them on or near to the ground. Then, when they are within arm's reach, put the towel over their head and grasp firmly. They should stop moving or at least calm down a bit when that happens. I found a gull near some pilings one time that was so tangled in braid he couldn't fly. We brought him in, covered with a towel, snipped the braid, and he was good as new.

[LennyD]

Thanx Monty!
i found some weird things too, last october i found this.

[lostatsea]

That almost looks like the Montauk monster, Lenny.

[LennyD]

I think it was a sea sunfish!

[rip316]

I do know the towel trick. This particular bird hit my plug as soon as it landed. Pretty far out. I couldn't get him in. Trust me, I felt really bad.

[Monty]

Another dead thing today, ocean side.
I think I got LennyD beat with this one..
Turtle or alien?

[DarkSkies]

I think you found the Montauk Monster, Jersey style!

[J Barbosa]

Epic day for finding dead things (thanks Monty for going to China).


Dead drum

bluefish #1




bluefish #2

[robmedina]

getting into the dead things post.

[storminsteve]

You guys are finding some cool stuff. Rob that dead blowfish looks pretty awesome posed on the driftwood like that nice pic. I'll be out this weekend looking.

[cowherder]

Whose going to be the first to take a pic of a dead thing? I haven't found one yet. monty? storminsteve? bueller?

[Monty]

Whose going to be the first to take a pic of a dead thing? I haven't found one yet. monty? storminsteve? bueller?

I'm having a difficult time getting out there now. This thing called work is getting in the way. Early May things should pick up big time (stuff just dies in May (that old saying "April showers bring May Dead Stuff )).

[hookedonbass]

Agreed. we need a couple good noreasters to tear stuff up and wash those dead creatures up on the beach

[storminsteve]

I'm having a difficult time getting out there now. This thing called work is getting in the way. Early May things should pick up big time (stuff just dies in May (that old saying "April showers bring May Dead Stuff )).

If you're having a hard time getting out I could always spot you a week or two. lmk if you want me to hold back on my scouting. Don't want to leave you too far behind in the dust this year.

[storminsteve]

Whose going to be the first to take a pic of a dead thing? I haven't found one yet. monty? storminsteve? bueller?

already my fans await! Yes thank you dude. I will be the first this year. I'm going out friday night. i will spend 3 hours fishing and 3 hours scouting dead things. If I can't find them in one place I will drive to another. One of us has to take the reins here. It might as well be me.

[hookset]

My boss was down there and got pics of that whale. It was big

[storminsteve]

Ok come on fellas we are coming into storm and hurricane season. Keep your eyes out for the dead things on the beach, I will too because I intend to win the title this year. Thought I would give you all a little advance notice!

[porgy75]

Got something very unusual for you guys. Not mine, saw it on FB, and had to copy and post it.