I’ve caught fish that were disgusting before, and I’ve caught fish covered in leeches. But this was the first fish that was visibly deformed. You can see that this sunfish has a kink in its tail, as if it had a piscine spina bifida.
This one was caught on Barton Creek. Despite the mutation, it fought well and seemed to be reasonably healthy. I threw it back, and as far as I know it’s still fine.
Oh no! Image file isn’t working! I will not be able to rest until I see this wondrous mutant!
and I uploaded the pictures upside-down and sideways. You’re just going to have to stand on your head to properly enjoy them.
Done and done.