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Catfish with external parasites

by , Posted to on 06/12/2011 10:44 AM | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 06/12/2011
Location: nd
I caught a catfish out of the Little Muddy and it had small white worms stuck to it. What are they? I released the fish because of the worms. 
Re: Catfish with external parasites
by on 06/12/2011 10:46 AM | Reply #1 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 04/11/2008
Location: MN
Not to sure what they are ive caught cats out of the red last year had a bunch of things on it

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Re: Catfish with external parasites
by on 06/12/2011 1:36 PM | Reply #2 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 04/23/2011
Location: ND
most likely a small type of leech, if you catch one with them, remove them and kill them, the fish will still be good to eat.
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Tags: catfish, external, parasites, worms, muddy, little, caught, fish, stuck, released
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Region: North Dakota

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