Snakehead Fish

[taxidermist]

River Runner is right on where the fish came from I talked with one of the AGFC bios about it the other night.

The AGFC knows who the fish farmer was but are not going to do anything about it, because of how the laws were when they fish were broguht to the USA, and the man was allowed to bring them in for farming.

Should you catch one destroy it in some way, they are LUNG FISH and can survive oout of water for lengthy periods like days, thats how they were shipped to the USA..

[fisher19]

I saw that same program. I can't believe that someone is that dumb to release them like that. I agree with what golden redhorse said about putting a bounty on them. But then i still dont think that all of them will be caught and as quick as they can reproduce its going to be a never ending battle. And if arkansas has already got them, then we all know it will just be a matter of time until they are here.

[fisher19]

I saw that same program. I can't believe that someone is that dumb to release them like that. I agree with what golden redhorse said about putting a bounty on them. But then i still dont think that all of them will be caught and as quick as they can reproduce its going to be a never ending battle. And if arkansas has already got them, then we all know it will just be a matter of time until they are here.

[whetstone]

I wonder what type of tackle is needed for them, and if they're any good after being soaked in hot grease for a few minutes?

[chub minnow]

If you put enough breading and grease on anything it will taste good.

[jscheetz]

Maybe they should put a bounty on them

Think we would solve the problem if we would instead put this bounty on anyone releasing non-native invasive species anywhere. Anyone been to FL lately? You can't drive down the road in the keys after dark without coming across a python or two laying on the asphalt - - when will people learn? I think the bounty should do it

JS

[skeeter]

Think we would solve the problem if we would instead put this bounty on anyone releasing non-native invasive species anywhere. Anyone been to FL lately? You can't drive down the road in the keys after dark without coming across a python or two laying on the asphalt - - when will people learn? I think the bounty should do it

JS

I heard some bad things about those pythons the people are releasing down there after they grow too large. Another bad news species. Hope folks are using their vehicle tires to " slice and dice " the things lying on the roadway. That's enough to keep a guy from wade fishing and you sure better look up at any overhanging limbs. What's next ?

[Kc River Ratt]

Was watching River Monsters the other day and that guy was catching these fish down in Florida. Seems that Asians think that after an operation if you eat this fish that you heal quicker. They came in from NY and where bringing them down too FL. Seems some joker thought if he released them into a small pond he could then get rich, as they sell for $20 a fish on the market. It is illegal too have a live one. Needless too say that the fish made their way into some of the local water and have been spreading like crazy. They showed where the fish was a small Dike away from the Everglades.

http://animal.discovery.com/videos/river-monsters-catching-a-bullseye-snakehead.html

This kinda fish was also found in East Central Arkansas...=(

http://mdc.mo.gov/conmag/2008/07/water.htm

Aquatic Invaders

Snakeheads are the latest threat to our waters.

The discovery of northern snakeheads in east-central Arkansas in April emphasizes how vulnerable Missouri waters are to aquatic invasive species. The toothy Asian fish can exceed 3 feet in length. When young, the aggressive predator competes with bass, sunfish and other native fish for food. When it grows larger, it eats the competition. Other exotic invaders, ranging from zebra mussels to the microscopic didymo, or “rock snot,” threaten to disrupt sport fisheries that attract millions of dollars in tourist income to the Show-Me State annually. For more information about how to avoid spreading such aquatic curses, visit www.MissouriConservation.org/n171.

[Hunter75]

Was watching River Monsters the other day and that guy was catching these fish down in Florida. Seems that Asians think that after an operation if you eat this fish that you heal quicker. They came in from NY and where bringing them down too FL. Seems some joker thought if he released them into a small pond he could then get rich, as they sell for $20 a fish on the market. It is illegal too have a live one. Needless too say that the fish made their way into some of the local water and have been spreading like crazy. They showed where the fish was a small Dike away from the Everglades.

http://animal.discovery.com/videos/river-monsters-catching-a-bullseye-snakehead.html

This kinda fish was also found in East Central Arkansas...=(

http://mdc.mo.gov/conmag/2008/07/water.htm

Aquatic Invaders

Snakeheads are the latest threat to our waters.

The discovery of northern snakeheads in east-central Arkansas in April emphasizes how vulnerable Missouri waters are to aquatic invasive species. The toothy Asian fish can exceed 3 feet in length. When young, the aggressive predator competes with bass, sunfish and other native fish for food. When it grows larger, it eats the competition. Other exotic invaders, ranging from zebra mussels to the microscopic didymo, or “rock snot,” threaten to disrupt sport fisheries that attract millions of dollars in tourist income to the Show-Me State annually. For more information about how to avoid spreading such aquatic curses, visit www.MissouriConservation.org/n171.

I saw that episode as well, it showed the states where they confirmed the snakehead had taken up residence, Iowa has them as well as Arkansas, thses things are bad news.