Jethro Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Hi all I caught a flathead a while ago up in Lake Macquarie. When I cleaned it, it had smome small yellow growths around its gills... see photo.. I havent noticed it any flathead I have caught in the past. Any know what it might be?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 sr20lux Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 ouch, that flattie dont look like its in the best shape, i want to know what it was if you have any info post it up ill be really interested in knowing what it is. - dom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Jethro Posted December 20, 2006 Author Share Posted December 20, 2006 I have been speaking with a bloke at the Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute (EMAI) and he is intersted in doing some testing on the growths... The only problem is with the head being frozen it is not in the best condition for this type of testing.... The idea sample would be live, if that cant be done just fresh and chilled..... not frozen. A fresh sample is much better for a histopathology (what ever that is) If I come across any more I have to drop it off to the local fisheries office and they will express courier it to EMAI for testing... I will be fishing the lake a bit over the holidays and will be keeping an eye out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mrmoshe Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Good work Jethro, It will be interesting to get to the bottom of what's ailing the flatties up your way. Keep us all posted. Cheers, Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DaveD Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Scary stuff, all being solved. I'm glad there's people like that out there who are willing to help out and offer assistance cause they realise it can make a big different for everyone in the long run, and good on ya Jethro for taking some initiative, even if it has ruined your nice flathead catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jethro
Hi all
I caught a flathead a while ago up in Lake Macquarie. When I cleaned it, it had smome small yellow growths around its gills... see photo..
I havent noticed it any flathead I have caught in the past.
Any know what it might be??
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