Ball Eating Fish

[argonstrom]

Ain't that just a kick in the nuts.

[Irving]

Holy carp.

[rondog]

Yeah, fawk a buncha swimming in brown water! I'll stick with nice, clean swimming pools, thank you.

[DEAGLER]

I use to have one. A lot of people release it into our native waters because they get too big. They literally grow daily. They're suppose to be herbivores but they'll eat anything.

[meatman]

They did a whole episode on the ball munchin' pacu on River Monsters (Animal Planet). Season 3 "The Mutilator"

http://animal.discovery.com/fish/riv...lied-pacu.html

[nisils14]

To catch one do you have to be a "master baiter"?

Yes, actually double grand master baiter skill level is preferred.

What type of rod wood one use?

Typically morning wood is optimal for use, however hardwood will suffice.

Does the color of bait matter, like blue is the most effective?

The color of the bait doesn't increase effectiveness, however the cleanliness of the bait does.

I take it two baits is acceptable?

Two is typically the amount, but one or three have been seen on occasion.

Could you bust a bait reeling one in?

Using proper breathing techniques should minimize any sort of injury. Again this shouldn't be a problem for a double grand master baiter.

[ray1970]

I heard they don't like Cheetos, so Ray is safe.

I actually have a Pacu. He doesn't like Cheetos.

[brutal]

I actually have a Pacu. He doesn't like Cheetos.

Please don't dip yer balls in there to test the theory.

[argonstrom]

Please don't dip yer balls in there to test the theory.

I would volunteer, Mythbusters' style, but I can't seem to find them in my wife's purse.

[ray1970]

Please don't dip yer balls in there to test the theory.

Thanks. I'll try to resist the urge to do that.