Bald eagle takes fish....

[wgmiller]

Really???

Everything seen on the internet isn't always true (duh). What are your thoughts on this? My gut tells me it's a video hoax, much like the dog that was "swooped up" by the bird.

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=5b3_1368449993

 

[beadhead2]

This is true !!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_CgPsGY5Mw

 

[Hook_Jaw]

It's true

 

[krayfish]

Fished on the Delaware last Saturday. We had an eagle following us around. He kept hovering over us and watching. I thought he was hunting or going to swoop and steal food off the pontoon.

I found out later from a guide that quite a few of the birds have learned it's easy pickins when you follow the fisherman and steal their catch. I guess it's becoming a regular thing for them.

 

[afishinado]

Not hard to believe. When fishing in Alaska, I've seen eagles following the boats waiting for fish.

 

[franklin]

I've seen ospreys do the same thing. Also have used them (ospreys) to find fish on lakes. Remember, they are much better fishermen than we are. They do it for a living.

 

[scotto]

Caught a pelican in Florida when it scooped up my trout. Hooks on the plug got stuck in its bill. Just cut the line but what a mess!

 

[foxfire]

Hooked a St. Bernard once as a kid when it gobbled up my Velveeta cheese balls while trout fishing on Canonsburg Lake.

 

[FarmerDave]

Seen bikerfish lasso and land a dog in a pond without ever hooking the dog. Now that takes skill. Some kind of roll cast I think.