Are these fish eggs I caught?

[manigma77]

I was fishing in my pond today in MidWest Missouri and I was wondering what this is, I assume they are fish eggs but I may be mistaken. It has a gelatinous feel to it. Can someone help.

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u118/bigdaddio28/2010-05-30095729.jpg

 

[LongLine]

Re: Are these fish eggs I caught?

It's Didymosphenia geminata also know as "Didymo" or "rock snot." It's an invasive diatom. Not harmful to humans but can make a mess out of streams & ponds.

Tom B.
(LongLine)

 

[FishyFish]

Re: Are these fish eggs I caught?

What Kind of Bait were you using?

 

[manigma77]

Re: Are these fish eggs I caught?

It's Didymosphenia geminata also know as "Didymo" or "rock snot." It's an invasive diatom. Not harmful to humans but can make a mess out of streams & ponds.

Tom B.
(LongLine)

That is very interesting. I googled some pics and they do not at all look like mine, allthough i assume there are different variations. All that aside, is there something i can do to get rid of this stuff before i loose my fish.

 

[gonefishie]

Re: Are these fish eggs I caught?

I've seen similar looking stuff, brownish balls attached to submerged branches. I don't think it will kill your fish though. Contact your district fishery biologist for more info.