
Originally Posted by
Ketchn
likely used as bait as a smaller fish is my vote , wound size and location indicate such to me ....
but like stated herons poke holes thru them too .....seen a really huge male fish one time ...
still lightly kicking near some spawning beds on the surface ....
had what looked like a point blank 410 hole right thru the middle of him when I picked him up ...
herons all over the bank spearing fish at the time as well ....
but one thig for certain , wildlife often heal up from what might have been a humans demise ....