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Ok, this is kinda gross, but I have heard several people talking about finding worms in the crappie they are catching. Does anyone know what causes this and it will hurt you to eat them? I too have seen some in the past but not lately. I fillet mine, and the worms were between the skin and the meat. if you dont fillet them, then you would not no they are there. Makes me wonder if I have ever eaten any before, because I use to not fillet them. Anyway, sorry to bring up such a nasty subject.
I haven't heard of anything like that from the DNR. I know that stripers have been reported to have mouth maggots and heard they don't hurt the fish. There is no visible sign on the outside skin and scales correct? Is this in Clark hill lake only? Let me know and I will research that.
The crappie I am talking about came out of Greenwood.Quote:
Originally Posted by Inkdabber
Needs to be talked about if they are showing up. First off I wouldn't eat them if I found any worms in em. Sounds like the fish has a parasite in them. What lake are the fish coming from or, are they being caught in a pond, if so it may be a water run off problem with something being washed into the water. I have not alway filleted my fish either so I just hope I have not ate any before.:(
GreenwoodQuote:
Originally Posted by STUMP HUNTER
I didn't see your response until after I posted. I will be checking the fish from there closely. Thanks for the info.
I have not seen any in the fish I have caught in Greenwood.
caught some bream in a pond a few years back that had little worms wigglin in the fins. I saw them before I cleaned them so back they went.
Yeah I have seen em in pond fish too.Quote:
Originally Posted by lightnin
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Call the DNR. Some can be digested just fine with no ill effects, some may be harmful. It depends on what kind of parasite it is. I wouldn't eat 'em.
I promise you, if I find a worm in my little river crappie it WILL NOT be ate! I would contact DNR TimK...they might can provide some insight into the subject.
The old saying is bugs in a squirrel means it's healthy too.:rolleyes: I aint eating NOTHING tht has worms (or wolves) in it.:o
I researched this and the verdict is the same in nearly all states that have crappie. The worms are parasites, they are harmless to humans and are quite common. Most say to remove the worm and cook the fish until well done.
Lucky for me but I aint never heard of anyone finding any worms in the fish from Russell or Clark Hill lakes. It seems you cannot tell until you fillet 'em. Should I ever find any then those will be the fillets I give away.;):D
Now Boys, lets don't get all upset about about a little old worm. Just remember the fish eat worms and they digest them so the worms are only coming back out to give a better protein and taste.:D:rolleyes:
Well, that's just my luck! I went from filleting my fish to scaling and leaving the skin on because my wife and I think they taste better. I just put a big catch of crappie from Greenwood in the freezer. Oh well, I will check them when I thaw them and I usually cook mine thoroughly.
I always give my fish away from Gwd lake. Thanks for the post.
I have been cleaning a good many from G-wood and eating some....I haven't noticed it yet, but thanks for telling us, I am going to look harder next time. Anytime I clean a fish I always cut the so called butt hole out of them b/c that's where the parasites would be if there are any (or that's how I have been told).
It's all protein guys,
once cooked, you're good to go!
unless somehow some little worm eggs survive the cooking process,
well, then you got worms.
well alls i can say is this south carolina country boy aint knowingly eating anything thats toting worms. no way shape form or fashion
Dang Rango!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you fish with Uglies:eek::eek::eek: Is there any difference????????????????????????????
i have seen them in wylie crappie:eek:, around 6 a year . if you don't look for them you won't notice them. the ones in wylie look like a red spot in the meat like a small blood spot 1/4-1/2" . you take your knife dig it out and it will uncoil to about a 1 1/2" long and about as round as thread have seen them 3" before but still really thin. i have seen them most time near surface or in between the ribs so you think it is a injury from being caught. never seen more than one or two per fish.:eek: you been eatin'em and didn't no it yuck:DDoh i will try to get you a pic soon
yeah, the ones I saw were all curled up , and when you pull them out, they uncurl. dang, i dont know what to do. i guess if I see them again, I will throw the fish away. But from what I am hearing, you should be ok as long as you cook them all the way done.Quote:
Originally Posted by bowler man
Quit worring about them worms, they won't eat much..
RoflRoflQuote:
Originally Posted by gcromer
You will find parasites beneath the skin of a lot of fish in ponds in Okla. Nothing new around here . You can flick them out with the point of a knife . If you skin the fish .
Aint nothing but a little more meat anyways.:rolleyes:RoflRofl
A lot of fish have parasites. Go to a sushi bar and watch the when they slice the fish. You will see them fling off the parasites.
no thank you!!!!i like my sushi southern fried:D:D:DThumbs UpQuote:
Originally Posted by steelytom
No sushi for me either.
Rango, I think we're talking about them Ga boys. Theyz powerful hungry, ever since that northern fellow burnt down their only city!!Quote:
Originally Posted by rango
A 325 degree wesson oil bath will take care of the problem, guarenteed,
After reading bowlerman's reply I have seen some of those red spot's on some of the fish I have cleaned this year,but I didn't notice any worm's after cleaning them good.There in the freezer now,wished I didn't read this thread.
Jay hawk u don't look like u missed a meal. I think u ate those gwd fish and had the bucket u had them in for dessert LolQuote:
Originally Posted by Jay_Hawk06
Me neither!!! :pukeQuote:
Originally Posted by gabowman
I havent seen them in Crappie. Only Stripers in the mouth. Will look more closely now
This is a 4 year old thread. Closing it because it doesn't pertain to any problems right now in the fish.