Whirling Alewife

[should be fishing]

Alewives invaded the shores of Webster park today, Seagulls and Herons had a field day, most were very large in the 6-8 in range, they were in large " bait balls" but then there were also hundreds whirling in circles madly on their own, do they also suffer from thiamine deficiency or something else happening?

[ripper5]

   Sounds like those that have spawned and are finishing their life cycle are the ones whirling on surface....that sure should draw in some predators..Specially browns and smallies..

[GAMBLER]

Die off.  It happened last year too.  They are stressed from spawning and not in the greatest health after the long winter. 

[ray koziatek]

happens to me after i spawn too

[Legacy]

They are all over the shallows from eagle creek to the oak also

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[John Kelley]

happens to me after i spawn too

Hahahaha, thanks for that mental image, Ray!!LOL 

[MikeyP]

happens to me after i spawn too

Yeah years ago. Your "spawning" days are long gone

[Gill-T]

happens to me after i spawn too

 

 

 

I thought Cuomo banned your six shooter?

[Mick]

Don't worry Ray. There is always the little blue thiamine dysfunction pill!! 

[skipper19]

happens to me after i spawn too

next time leave both wings on the chicken... It will fly straight off instead of spin with one wing.

[Jeremy Goodison]

Lol. Too funny

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