Fishermen hook snakehead, an invasive fish species in Florida

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Jason Calvert, from JC's Custom Baits, (L) and Dan Bieniek cast for snakehead fish in a canal on Wednesday in Weston, Florida. The invasive snakehead fish is known for its aggressiveness and they're eating anything from bass to turtles and an occasional duckling. It is unknown exactly how the species, that is native to parts of Asia, was introduced to the South Florida area but it concerns people because the presence of an exotic species can alter the ecosystem to the detriment of native species. A healthy number of fisherman now go after the fish which helps control the species and puts what many fisherman say is a tasty fish on their plate.

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A snakehead fish hooked by Jason Calvert.

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Dan Bieniek , from JC's Custom Baits, uses a bat to strike and kill a snakehead fish that Jason Calver (L) caught.

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Dan Bieniek, from JC's Custom Baits, Texas rigs a frog as he attempts to catch snakehead fish.

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Jason Calvert, from JC's Custom Baits, motors down a canal during an outing to fish for snakehead fish.

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Dan Bieniek, from JC's Custom Baits, (L) and Jason Calvert, display six snakehead fish they caught in Weston, Florida.

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Comment author avatarJD's Custom Baitsvia Facebook

Great article & pictures! Just one thing - it's JD's Custom Baits not JC's!

    Reply#1 - Thu May 17, 2012 9:16 PM EDT
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