Walcrabass Posted March 25, 2010 Author Posted March 25, 2010 I think that putting the Florida Strain Bass in the Power plant lakes as you suggested is a great idea. If they did well then maybe we would have a resource to obtain our own Florida/Northern Hybrids from to stock other locations. That probably would cut a lot of expense and red tape. I am not trying to be sarcastic here at all as this might be a great place to start.
Walcrabass Posted March 25, 2010 Author Posted March 25, 2010 I agree with you wholeheartedly Buzz. The Kentucky Bass are a blast to catch. I just would like to see larger and more prolific Bass than what is currently in our lakes. As with all things when one thing increases then something else diminishes. Kentucky Bass are just my choice to lessen, not eradicate. When we built the White River flood control lakes the stream Smallmouth fishing definitely took a nose dive. It was lessened. But look at the fantastic results we achieved for other species. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate Kentucky Bass. They are just my choice to help Missouri Bass fishing to the next level.
eric1978 Posted March 25, 2010 Posted March 25, 2010 I understand what you're saying man, I just kinda can't agree with that philosophy...and I'm pretty sure MDC won't either. But good luck anyway. I do think it would be a blast to have a power-plant lake full of huge FLs.
Chief Grey Bear Posted March 25, 2010 Posted March 25, 2010 I do think it would be a blast to have a power-plant lake full of huge FLs. If you could guarantee that they would stay, I would probably be for it. But you can't and never will. There are a lot of ponds and small private lakes across Missouri with the F strain. And I am afraid that there are more of them(small fry and smaller bass in the, say 1 to 3" or 4" range)being washed into small streams during times of high water due to heavy rain and contaminating the gene pool more than we may realize. Man has tinkered and altered nature enough. Enjoy it the way it has evolved. Chief Grey Bear Living is dangerous to your health Owner Ozark Fishing Expeditions Co-Owner, Chief Executive Product Development Team Jerm Werm Executive Pro Staff Team Agnew Executive Pro Staff Paul Dallas Productions Executive Pro Staff Team Heddon, River Division Chief Primary Consultant Missouri Smallmouth Alliance Executive Vice President Ronnie Moore Outdoors
Walcrabass Posted March 25, 2010 Author Posted March 25, 2010 I can't speak for crappie fishermen, since I don't fish for them. I do fish for all species of bass. I don't mean to get on you or anything,I'm just asking for some kind of reasoning for putting the Kentucky so high on the list of fish that should pay for this proposal. I enjioy catching them just as much as I do largemouth, and I feel they have earned thier place in our lakes and fill a niche that would otherwise be lacking. Just my 2 cents worth.
Walcrabass Posted March 25, 2010 Author Posted March 25, 2010 Believe me guys I understand exactly where you are coming from with your comments. The Kentucky Bass are a blast to catch just like any other fish. I just have to think that if one thing increases then another thing is probably going to diminish. I am not asking for the eradication of the Kentucky Bass, only to lessen it. They are just my choice of fish to make way for the next level of fishing to come to Missouri which I believe that we as Missourians are ready for and entitled to have in our waters. If we think back to the White River Flood control lakes we can easily see how we lessened the river Smallmouth fishig that made our state and others so famous. By doing this just think how we hugely increased our fishing for other species. I dare to say that tournament fishing and recreational fishing would not be what it is today if we had not built these reservoirs.My main thrust is still simple, I would really like to see bigger and better Bass in Missouri like other states are enjoying.
Walcrabass Posted March 25, 2010 Author Posted March 25, 2010 I understand what you're saying man, I just kinda can't agree with that philosophy...and I'm pretty sure MDC won't either. But good luck anyway. I do think it would be a blast to have a power-plant lake full of huge FLs.
Walcrabass Posted March 25, 2010 Author Posted March 25, 2010 I agree!!!!It would be great to catch a 10 or 12 pounder in the middle of winter right here in Missouri!!! Please read the articles sent in by Straw Hat as they have a lot of proven information that has been gathered on the Florida/Northern crosses and how well they adapt.
straw hat Posted March 25, 2010 Posted March 25, 2010 I have found these conversations interesting. It might interest you gentlemen that I have heard these very same type of conversations from biologists for years, after all they are fisherman too. Usually the state listens to all sides and looks at there finances and decides a logical course of action. This would be something like one like or two with Floridas, leaving Kentukies untouched in all lakes but one and maybe trying the heated water discharge idea (interesting idea). Just an educated guess. I am looking for any information on the effect of competition from Kentuckies and will let you know what I find.
straw hat Posted March 25, 2010 Posted March 25, 2010 Some light reading for you guys. HAHA Interesting stuff. Spotted Bass2.doc
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