disgustipated Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 there were many of them, shoaling together... this is the first time i've seen them here, and i've been visiting this park for years. always heaps of shortfin eels. i have often seen koi carp, goldfish, grass carp, gambusia, and something trout/mullet like. but today all i saw was these monsters, some well over a foot long. and of course the eels. a swarm of eels. or the collective noun i prefer to use.. a spaghetti of eels... anyway that's my show and tell for today. i'm sure someone geeky will inform us of their scientific name very soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 I caught some while i was there putting bread around my finger then grabbing there bottom jaw once they bit. From my last count there where 4 species of unwanted fish in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calculator Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 I do like the picture of the spaghetti of eels in the last pic, it s very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 those guys have been there a long time I kind of like them.. :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 They're brown bullheads, Ameiurus nebulosus, and illegal to keep or return to the water alive. I caught some while i was there putting bread around my finger then grabbing there bottom jaw once they bit. From my last count there where 4 species of unwanted fish in there. quite a popular redneck past-time I believe! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted August 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 they were extremely friendly, fat and docile. many had decent battle wounds. i was very tempted to return at dusk with my hawaiian sling... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 They are becoming a major problem in some places here now They are also the reason you no longer see any other species &c:ry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 noxious species, but very tasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 noxious species, but very tasty You can buy them and koi at Thai Ping lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr A Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 i was very tempted to return at dusk with my hawaiian sling... Bugger the catfish, why not the swans/geese/ducks ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted August 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 the swans and geese are annoying as. they attack little kids. personally i think i could solve the problem in a day or two with nothing but a baseball bat... last time they did a bit of culling on the geese, heaps of people complained. and apparently swans are protected by the queen? what the...!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li@m Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 The catfish have been there for the last 5 years or so. It is a closed lake/stream system meaning the catfish cannot travel to other water ways. They have just culled the geese recently (last year) but they are still annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 I hate the geese. Aggressive critters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovmoller Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 I hate the geese. Aggressive critters I wonder what the geese say about you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calculator Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 I wonder what the geese say about you Before or after the try and attack me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 The geese say I am a walking target for their sticky beaks. They can get stuffed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 The catfish have been there for the last 5 years or so. It is a closed lake/stream system meaning the catfish cannot travel to other water ways. does this mean that the Auckland City Council is illegally keeping a noxious species???? why not just tell the local fish and chip shop, turn a blind eye, and they will disappear overnight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 it's the elephant in the room of Auckland - everyone knows about it but pretends it isn't there except us: no beating around the bush here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camtang Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 What type of fish are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insectile Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 They are bullhead catfish dude. :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Their young are fabulous little fish to keep, but grow fast. caught some back in the early 80's as a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li@m Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 does this mean that the Auckland City Council is illegally keeping a noxious species???? why not just tell the local fish and chip shop, turn a blind eye, and they will disappear overnight Western Springs Lake suffers from algae blooms from all the bread and bird poop in the water. They leave them just like the Koi to keep the water clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Eagle Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 umm how did they get there? how did they get into the country? :dunno: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 In the good old days..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li@m Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 In the good old days.....Pretty much sums it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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