Thread: Everglades Sunfish and Cichlids

Originally Posted by DockShootinJack

Watch out for those big snakes

Thankfully I have yet to see a python out there, but I know it's just a matter of time.

Originally Posted by ArthurLK11

Thankfully I have yet to see a python out there, but I know it's just a matter of time.

True enough. Makes a guy want to pack a surprise - just don’t shoot a hole in the boat.
Bob

Originally Posted by DockShootinJack

Watch out for those big snakes

with the sizes of them and the hybridization factor it is quite possible we will eventually hear about one taking out a human.
a really large python could easily subdue and swallow a small human , just saying
back in the day though there were tales of much more dangerous reptiles on the lose and thriving in Florida . heard tell in one location there was possibly a breeding colony of cobras in place .

A fella might stand a chance being surprised by a large constrictor. The cobra on the other hand is much more deadly.

Originally Posted by gillchaser999

I’ve always wanted to take a trip down to south Florida and fish some of the canals with my Ultralights and catch some of those exotics .

Gillchaser, I've been dreaming up of the ideas since joining this forum couple years ago though somewhere in the line of hitting all the local piers since I am also big on saltwater fishing. Off course 2 species on my invasive species list to catch happen to be in south Florida as well: Peacock bass and asian snakeheads, if I know where to look...Lol.

Originally Posted by ArthurLK11

Thankfully I have yet to see a python out there, but I know it's just a matter of time.

I have big fear of snake, growing up in southeast Asia and all. Just watching one of those reality tv shows where guys in waders going after them big pythons makes me squirmish...Lol

Originally Posted by LVSpinfisher1

Gillchaser, I've been dreaming up of the ideas since joining this forum couple years ago though somewhere in the line of hitting all the local piers since I am also big on saltwater fishing. Off course 2 species on my invasive species list to catch happen to be in south Florida as well: Peacock bass and asian snakeheads, if I know where to look...Lol.

Don’t care much for the snakeheads , I’ll just go fishing for Bowfin around here . I’m not sure there’s an UL that’ll hold one . LOL !
The two on my list would be , definitely the peacock bass . I’ve wanted to catch one of those every since I saw Larry Dahiberg catch them on his “ Hunt for Big Fish “ show and I found out they were in south Florida.
The other one I think would be fun to catch are the Oscars . They remind me of a bluegill on steroids.

I imagine the chichlids would be hard fighting as well