06-08-2006, 08:45 PM
I don't get what the DWR's doing with that lake at all. The past few years when I fished it it was always decent fishing. Last year it started going down hill. Big time. A couple trips we were actually struggling to catch fish. Fish numbers were down, although Cutt numbers were up quite a bit(at least in the area we fish). Seems like the Rainbows are being cycled out.
Not planting Rainbows in the spring and summer is foolish to say the least. The fish that're planted in there are definately going to grow bigger than the fish planted in the fall. Wouldn't it make sense to have more slightly smaller fish planted and let them get big off of the lake's produce, rather than paying for smaller and less fish?
I'm thinking this 8 fish limit is a way for the DWR to demolish the fishery, and have to start all over again. Another Strawberry Cutthroat hatchery, pretty much. I don't mind the Cutts, but the big old Rainbows in there are a sight to behold. 8#'s of Rainbow furry on the end of your line is incredible.
The DWR hasn't taken any steps to protect the Cutthroats or Tigers. In all truth and honesty those two fish are the only way the chubs are going to be kept in check. And yet nothings being done! The 8 fish is so counter-productive it isn't even funny.
Say goodbye to Scofield. I predict it'll be 5 years before it's treated with Rotenone.
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Not planting Rainbows in the spring and summer is foolish to say the least. The fish that're planted in there are definately going to grow bigger than the fish planted in the fall. Wouldn't it make sense to have more slightly smaller fish planted and let them get big off of the lake's produce, rather than paying for smaller and less fish?
I'm thinking this 8 fish limit is a way for the DWR to demolish the fishery, and have to start all over again. Another Strawberry Cutthroat hatchery, pretty much. I don't mind the Cutts, but the big old Rainbows in there are a sight to behold. 8#'s of Rainbow furry on the end of your line is incredible.
The DWR hasn't taken any steps to protect the Cutthroats or Tigers. In all truth and honesty those two fish are the only way the chubs are going to be kept in check. And yet nothings being done! The 8 fish is so counter-productive it isn't even funny.
Say goodbye to Scofield. I predict it'll be 5 years before it's treated with Rotenone.
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