Newbie with an Odd Catch

[Bigbass101]

First post on the board as I had an invite to check this board out. This is the second seagull I've saved in the last year. The first one had a reef runner stuck in its feet. This one was tangled in something completely different. It managed to get a couple good pecks in to before I was able to release it. Have any of you ever experienced this on the water before. Luckily, I managed to capture it on video.

Saved Seagull Video Link

 

[Solitario Lupo]

Welcome aboard.

Never saved a bird before. I usually clean up line that I see tossed to the sides.

 

[Bigbass101]

Welcome aboard.

Never saved a bird before. I usually clean up line that I see tossed to the sides.

I always try to do that too. It amazes me how much trash people discard around the shorelines.

 

[truecrimson]

Welcome. And we'll done.

I haven't ever saved a bird, but like others I try to pick up discarded line.

 

[troutspinner]

Welcome to the site and nicely done!

I once rescued a small shark that was beached with a hook and sinker stuck in him. My family and I wanted to do a sea shell hunt one morning as the sun rose and I saw him. Removed the hook, revived him and watched him swim away. Have I ever mentioned how much I hate sharks! It's true but I'm a sucker for helping out something in nature that needs it.

 

[Melvinp]

How do from Wyoming county and nice save

 

[Don M]

Welcome aboard.
I once was on a creek and found 2 baby ducks tangled in line. Took about 5-10 mins. to free them. Meanwhile the mom was dive bombing me.

 

[Bigbass101]

Some great stories. Thanks for the warm welcome guys.

 

[A-5]

Welcome bass brother! Now that you posted. We need all hot spots downloaded to the server. Immediately!

 

[MB3]

Welcome aboard!! I actually had a gull get tangled in my line fishing from the surf in NJ. I was able to get him free, I actually saved a Bluefish who beached himself. I have a video of it somewhere. We have saved a few animals like ducks and geese in our travels, even a chipmunk swimming across the middle of a large lake.

 

[Bigbass101]

Welcome bass brother! Now that you posted. We need all hot spots downloaded to the server. Immediately!

I was hoping you were going to volunteer your honey holes.

Welcome aboard!! I actually had a gull get tangled in my line fishing from the surf in NJ. I was able to get him free, I actually saved a Bluefish who beached himself. I have a video of it somewhere. We have saved a few animals like ducks and geese in our travels, even a chipmunk swimming across the middle of a large lake.

I'm surprised something didn't slurp in that chipmunk. Nice job saving those creatures.

 

[A-5]

Should have known. Northern Ohio. That’s a tank smallie. One of my favorites! These guys here have figured out NY and Ohio are real places to fish.