black spots in panfish - reed mites?

[Chawazz]

Hey all,

I'm looking for more information on the black specs that are seen in panfish. Seen them in perch and bluegills. My brother calls them reed mites. He claims they're harmless, albeit unappetizing. You can see them on the outside, and if you clean the fish, they are in the flesh.

Is there any more info out there, links or such? I'm trying to get more educated about the "condition".

Thanks . .

[PineIsland]

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10364_10950-27376--,00.html

[Raf]

i read over and over that they are not harmful in any way, but i still can not bring myself to eat that.

[duckman#1]

sprinkle pepper in the breading and you won't even notice :lol:

[Chawazz]

thanks for the input everyone.

I also (actually my wife) found another link on Minnesota's site.

Another reason the hate commorants:evil: Reading between the lines . . .

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/fish_diseases/neascus.html