09-11-2011, 01:35 PM
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[#0000ff]I have not fished nor trapped minnows from Electric Lake since it was declared "potentially" mussel-bound. Since then there has been no other evidence of mussel larvae and there have never been any adults found. Still, it is better to err on the side of caution.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Also, I only use redside shiners in the lakes where I caught them anyway...fresh. They are almost impossible to freeze so that they do not become mushy when thawed. Chubs and carp minnows stay on the hook much better after being frozen and work just as well...if not better.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have not fished nor trapped minnows from Electric Lake since it was declared "potentially" mussel-bound. Since then there has been no other evidence of mussel larvae and there have never been any adults found. Still, it is better to err on the side of caution.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Also, I only use redside shiners in the lakes where I caught them anyway...fresh. They are almost impossible to freeze so that they do not become mushy when thawed. Chubs and carp minnows stay on the hook much better after being frozen and work just as well...if not better.[/#0000ff]
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