snagged Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 First off, I'd like to introduce myself HI. This is a great site and I look forward to learning and contributing on these forums. I saw something very strange the other day and would like to know if anyone else has seen the same. My buddy caught a pike and it had a very bright yellow pupil in one eye (like a highlighter marker) and the other eye was totally normal. I sooooooooo wish I had a photo but the pike did a boat side shake that freed it. Anyone know what this is about? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnb_cbr Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 I have no idea what it is, but I have seen what I assume is the exact same thing, One pupil completely neon green. I have a great picture of it, I am just trying to locate it, its either on an old phone, or sd card. I have always wonder what could have caused it, and if its harmful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snagged Posted June 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) I have no idea what it is, but I have seen what I assume is the exact same thing, One pupil completely neon green. I have a great picture of it, I am just trying to locate it, its either on an old phone, or sd card. I have always wonder what could have caused it, and if its harmful. Neon Green, that does sound exactly like it. It was unnaturally bright compared to the rest of it's body. I'd love to see that pic you have if you can locate it. BTW, what time of fish was it? Edited June 30, 2012 by snagged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnb_cbr Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 small pike, i think the picture is on my dead laptop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigdritchie Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) Do you mean something like this? This was an adult muskie, in the 45-inch range. Very nasty looking thing with a lot of old scars and injuries ... kind of looked like its head went through a wood chipper. I have no idea if it could even see out that eye, but I doubt it. Other than its banged-up head, the fish looked perfectly fine though, and seemed to be eating well. Fought hard and swam off just fine after our brief encounter. Edited June 30, 2012 by Craig_Ritchie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Something out of "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Field Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 There still might be some old timers that land pike by gripping them by the eyes causing all sorts of damage. This could easily cause loss of sight in at least one eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnb_cbr Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 that's exactly what mine looked like, however mine was an otherwise blemish free specimen. I'm thinking now that it may be some type of infection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snagged Posted June 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 That's exactly what I saw that day. The pike I saw was also blemish free. I'd be interested in knowing what causes this....hmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 There still might be some old timers that land pike by gripping them by the eyes causing all sorts of damage. This could easily cause loss of sight in at least one eye. Why would the old boys grab them by the eyes if they were going to release them?.I know years ago people did some crazy things,but now I just don't know why. they did . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Sounds like a cataract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Why would the old boys grab them by the eyes if they were going to release them?.I know years ago people did some crazy things,but now I just don't know why. they did . When i was a wee lad, my Dad use to say that it stopped the fish from flailing around and was easier than grabbing it by the slimey sides od the fish.Times have certainly changed, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Field Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 IMO Times have changed for the better we now practice more C&R and have learned better ways to handle fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 I noticed that if you get close to the photo and stare at the pikes eye you can see the colour change just click pn the photo and check it out <embed width="600" height="361" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullscreen="true" allowNetworking="all" wmode="transparent" src="http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf" flashvars="file=http%3A%2F%2Fvid25.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc52%2FMrbeee1954%2Feye.mp4"> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Field Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 To funny ! You scared the crap out of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 (edited) Maybe just the way the light's reflecting off the pikes eyes ?? Lotsa pictures I take of my pooch show his eyes as bright green or even yellow sometimes. Edited July 1, 2012 by lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Lew, your dog is possessed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Lew, your dog is possessed. Yeah, but ain't he cute ?? :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Sounds like a cataract. Pike drive rinckons not cataracts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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