Hey all,

Been wondering this for a while, and I'm hoping someone could help me ID a plant and a clam shell like object that I catch often in our lake.

The plant has very thin stems, and a small purpleish knob/bulb at the top.

The shell looks almost like a clam or scallop shell. But its black and dark orange. They are attached to objects, because when my hooks pick em up, you can see where they were torn off. The biggest one ive dragged in was ~4in in diameter.

My red eye shads pick up both of these items, along with small sticks and other small shalls constantly.

Finally, why I ask is I simply want to get a better idea of what the fish are seeing and living in down there. Any suggestions on what may be good to fish this area with?

Thanks,

Mark

I can't help you with the plant, but the shells you're draggin' in are probably freshwater mussels

They're pretty common throughout North America.

Tom

Yes, thats them! They seem to be incredibly abundant in our lake.

They're thick im my local river, though its hard to find alot still closed because the d**n coon love those things. They are really tasty if you know how to steam them.

post pictures of the plantlife in your lake and im sure someone can ID them

Is this it?