May 24, 2023
Got out after mid-afternoon for a few hours. Caught an unusual combination of fish.... Grass Carp, Freshwater Drum, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Green Sunfish, Shortnose Gar and Eyetail Bowfin.![](https://s12.gifyu.com/images/B7430CAA-A33A-4365-8633-EAE01C546852.jpg)
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This friendly serpent was apparently on a mission of peace and friendship. It made a beeline across the water to my feet. Then a few minutes later I saw it giving a dead carp a big hug, or possibly trying to give it CPR. Just in case it was the latter, I phoned 911. They refused to send help, since neither the snake nor carp had insurance.![](https://s12.gifyu.com/images/C5CDD89D-B35A-42B4-B444-EF7F9FDC993B.jpg)
David Merical
St. Louis, MO