What are flying rods?
Flying rods (or simply ‘rods’ or ‘skyfish’) are flying linear anomalies caught (usually) on video, having not been seen at the time of filming. They generally have appendages along their sides. Their overall appearance is of a long straight stick with horizontal branches. Sometimes these ‘branches’ may have curved ‘flaps’ (called ‘membranes’ by some people) trailing behind. They occur all over the world and have even been observed being pursued by swallows!*** So what are they? Some people believe they are cryptozoological and represent a previously undiscovered form of life, maybe even of alien origin. Others think they are paranormal, perhaps related to orbs. However, many people think they are actually insects (or bugs) caught in the act of flying. It is certainly possible to reproduce ‘flying rods’ by photographing flying insects (for more on paranormal photos in general, see here). Where are the blurred rods? An interesting point in the flying rod debate surrounds the fact that th
