the fish that got away by danapommet
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Another photo while fishing at the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. The game is to reel in the fish so that the alligators do not steal your fish right off the hook. The old rule was that the game wardens can take away our fishing license if we feed the alligators. But once you reach your 65th birthday, we do not require a fishing license in a freshwaters in a national park or refuge. So starting in 2013, there is now a fine of $150 for feeding the alligators. So keeping the grackles out of the bait box, not feeding the alligators and keeping an eye out for the game wardens, it is a full time job. This is a fresh water bass, I am told by the experts, and s/he was trying to avoid being caught and not get eaten by the alligators. This bass was about 20 inches (51 cm) long and with all that was going on, got away. We did catch a bunch of blue gills and released them all, safely out of the reach of the alligators. Zoom works and we do fish from an elevated platform, high above the waterline.
Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated.
Dana
Comments (27)
mickeyrony
Hoooo.... More than tree to eat this one lol ... But no fishing ....Great pic of this fish my friend ((5++))
jocko500
yes you for sure do not want to feed the gators with yourselfs too. I fish off a bank one time and a gator got between me and the boat. good thing some one came in a boat and help me out. i never going to do that again.
durleybeachbum
A healthy looking specimen! Super pic, too. How interesting that you don't need a licence in retirement.
Jean_C
Very nice capture!
jayfar
I can see by her/his 'scales' that she/he weighs 4lb 13oz Dana!! Lol. A super shot and story.
Katraz
That looks a great fish, as for feeding the alligators perhaps you should, can I suggest grackle and game warden pie. And watch your back those alligators sound sneaky.
whaleman
Bad enough these poor fish have to avoid the cleverly-designed lures but they have to avoid alligators too! Tough place to be a fish! Like trying to live life as a cod near Newfoundland!
rainbows
A wonderful capture, dear Dana. Sterling work. Hugs for all day. Di. xx
Leije
Excellent capture, all in blue, Dana, and funny text with "full time job"!
Richardphotos
when I was camping as a teenager, turtles was stealing our fish. I loved eating blue gills and was mostly what I caught beautiful fish capture
morningglory
Danger above and below the water. Poor fish. Nice capture of the one that got away.
dakotabluemoon
That is one big fish great shot.
Faemike55
very cool capture
eekdog
cool pic my friend.
jendellas
A beauty, well s/he is a big devil so maybe knows how to keep the alligators at bay? xxx
bobrgallegos
Super POV of this awesome fish Dana!
adrie
Very good photoshot Dana.
rbowen
Very good photo!
alanwilliams
it just Wanda'd off i suppose
flavia49
wonderful shot
MrsRatbag
Shows what I know, I would have pegged it for a carp. But then I've only fished a bit, and never caught anything other than striped bass, catfish and flounder. Excellent shot of this beauty trying to elude certain death!
JaneEden
Can't help but feel sorry for the fish having to avoid the anglers and alligators also must mean a full time job for them :D Great shot Dana looks great on zoom, hugs Jane xx
blondeblurr
WOW - I really do like this 'Symphony in Blue' Dana, - and I rather see a photo of this gorgeous specimen, then seeing it being snapped up by anything or anyone ... BB ... mind you, I love eating fish! in fact any type of seafood, but I could never go out to fish for it ... I leave that to the real fishermen ;P Very interesting, what Jeff F. has to say about the size and weight of it!
Jay-el-Jay
Between the all the distractions,it sure adds an extra edge to the sport.A good shot of this bid bass.
clbsmiley
Sounds complicated... Great image.
junge1
Great capture and story Dana. With all the rules and regulations to observe and comply, plus with an eye out for the gators - and the wardens it is keeping you from getting bored!
Cyve
WOW... stunning capture and great fish!!!