Wow is all I can say. Grew up fishing ponds and eating fish out of them. That place fishes like heaven. Haven't caught big gills in many years so color me jealous.
Seems weird to me that the survey was done in the fall. Electrofishing is only effective in shallower water. Are the spots that shallow when the survey was conducted? Up here they shock the local lakes in the Spring just prior to spawn when the fish are shallow.
There is very little common courtesy these days. I'm afraid I'd have explained to the idiot that he needed to wade on by so I could continue fishing. Or I'd have intentionally snagged him or his line.
They are just doing their job. I bet most of the bank dwellers fishing the Jackson County lakes do not have a license. I wish the MDC would have a greater presence up here.
I have to assume that the scope picture is much clearer on clear water lakes. Been using it on a lake with a couple feet max of visibility. I see a lot but no way could I see bluegill in a brushpile. I see various glowing fish b ut can only tell that some are bigger than others.
Made the mistake of trying the fish and chips at Off the Hook. Poor excuse for fish and chips. The fish was tasteless and greasy. Once was enough and have never been back. I did see a truck the other day selling Lobster rolls. Might try it the next time I see the truck.