Barber pole tumors - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

William Novotny · 04-15-2014, 10:14 AM

Has anyone noticed the Barber pole rockfish have a lot of growths on their skin and fins. Is there something that makes this specific strain of rock fish susceptible to toxins in the water or something?

AirborneYak · 04-15-2014, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by William Novotny

Has anyone noticed the Barber pole rockfish have a lot of growths on their skin and fins. Is there something that makes this specific strain of rock fish susceptible to toxins in the water or something?

Did you pull one up on Sunday? I don't think I got one single barber pole at all.

jorluivil · 04-15-2014, 10:42 AM

I've seen what looks like tumors on fish from time to time. I didn't bother inspecting them to much, I assumed they were battle wounds.

Phatford · 04-15-2014, 10:48 AM

I caught Two during the Tourney and I didn't notice anything.... I did notice that they tasted good though... ha ha

William Novotny · 04-15-2014, 11:44 AM

I did not have my phone on me sunday or I would have taken pictures. Next time I will try and snap a shot. This is the third time I've pulled up barber poles with tumors around the face and fins

04-15-2014, 10:14 AM	#1
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	Barber pole tumors Has anyone noticed the Barber pole rockfish have a lot of growths on their skin and fins. Is there something that makes this specific strain of rock fish susceptible to toxins in the water or something? __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

04-15-2014, 10:42 AM	#3
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I've seen what looks like tumors on fish from time to time. I didn't bother inspecting them to much, I assumed they were battle wounds. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

04-15-2014, 11:44 AM	#5
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	I did not have my phone on me sunday or I would have taken pictures. Next time I will try and snap a shot. This is the third time I've pulled up barber poles with tumors around the face and fins __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

04-15-2014, 10:48 AM	#4
Phatford Heroes on the Water Staff Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Anahiem Posts: 176	I caught Two during the Tourney and I didn't notice anything.... I did notice that they tasted good though... ha ha