05-14-2013, 06:05 PM
[quote ColdWaterCoord]Even in those waters where the species may already exist, it is not a good idea to use live bait. For example, red shiners occur in a number of waters already in the state, but they present a threat to native fish downstream. Use of live bait increases the likelihood that their numbers will be enhanced or moved past existing barriers through someone bringing in additional fish and releasing them at the end of the day. [/quote]
Thanks for the info, a lot of it makes sense. But not sure what you mean by barriers and how using live bait from the same body of water (not talking about rivers, just lakes/reservoirs) would get passed those barriers? Yes I understand how people would not follow the rules, was more interested in how there would be a problem for those that do follow the rules.
I'd also guess that about half of the states west of the divide allow the use of live minnows.
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Thanks for the info, a lot of it makes sense. But not sure what you mean by barriers and how using live bait from the same body of water (not talking about rivers, just lakes/reservoirs) would get passed those barriers? Yes I understand how people would not follow the rules, was more interested in how there would be a problem for those that do follow the rules.
I'd also guess that about half of the states west of the divide allow the use of live minnows.
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