03-27-2014, 07:45 PM
[#0000FF]Most of us who have fished 'Ol Muddy for several decades can remember the course events, as they relate to fishing. While there have always been bluegill, green sunfish, crappies, largemouths and other species that are vegetation and structure oriented, their populations and overall sizes increased greatly during the past few years. That coincides with higher water levels and more phrag growth around the edges of the lake. More cover...out into deeper water. No brainer.
There have also been reeds and rushes since Utah Lake became a vestige of Lake Bonneville. But they seldom have the height (shade) and density (cover) of the invasive stuff. Fish like the originals and use them but they do not provide the same sanctuary favored by the finny critters.
Not many permanent stands of cattails around the lake. Some in inlet areas but can't recall many otherwise. But if there were big cattail beds...out into deeper water, that would be great. Have fished a lot of lakes around the country where the 'tails were prime holding spots.
Too soon to make any accurate evaluations. But from the early input from phraggy regular anglers they are weeping and wailing and gnashing their teeth about the very evident departure of the fish they were used to catching in those areas.
I agree with that quote. One of my favorites. Right up there with Dirty Harry..."A man should know his limitations." "Well, do ya, punk?" Maybe I got 'em mixed up a little.
The combo of low water and decreased shoreline vegetation...of all kinds...has decidedly put a damper on spawning and recruitment for several species. Hopefully they listen to Jeff Goldblum.
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There have also been reeds and rushes since Utah Lake became a vestige of Lake Bonneville. But they seldom have the height (shade) and density (cover) of the invasive stuff. Fish like the originals and use them but they do not provide the same sanctuary favored by the finny critters.
Not many permanent stands of cattails around the lake. Some in inlet areas but can't recall many otherwise. But if there were big cattail beds...out into deeper water, that would be great. Have fished a lot of lakes around the country where the 'tails were prime holding spots.
Too soon to make any accurate evaluations. But from the early input from phraggy regular anglers they are weeping and wailing and gnashing their teeth about the very evident departure of the fish they were used to catching in those areas.
I agree with that quote. One of my favorites. Right up there with Dirty Harry..."A man should know his limitations." "Well, do ya, punk?" Maybe I got 'em mixed up a little.
The combo of low water and decreased shoreline vegetation...of all kinds...has decidedly put a damper on spawning and recruitment for several species. Hopefully they listen to Jeff Goldblum.
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