Kept My First Fish. Also Think Last.

[cnr]

I've thrown numerous suckers way, way,way up on the banks of Taneycomo to feed the minks and foxes...

Its always something I know I should do.. because they are not these kinds of fish :

I never understood the killing of Suckers in our trout rivers and streams. I kind of figure the Suckers are the native species and the Trout are the "invasive" species. Don't get me wrong here, I am a Trout fisherman first and foremost. I just don't see any problem with the Suckers, they're just doing their thing in a place they have always been.

Now those darn spotted bass are another thing!!!

[Jason R.]

When I keep fish, which is rare (mostly because I do not feel like cleaning them), I go with the stick or rock to the head. Catfish are the Bruce Willis of the river. Yippeekyay blankity blanker.

[Brian K. Shaffer]

cnr - ok.. you have a point. not one I recognize though.

the suckers compete with the trout in taney for food... therefore.. I kill every one I can to prevent that.

[Guest]

cnr - ok.. you have a point. not one I recognize though.

the suckers compete with the trout in taney for food... therefore.. I kill every one I can to prevent that.

Wanton waste.

[fishinwrench]

Yeah that's BS!

Stop it, please.

[exiledguide]

Brian, I didn't know suckers ate Purina trout chow. If it wasn't for suckers in the Finley would there ever be Sucker Grabbin days and the duck race?

[Greasy B]

I once had a neighbor who would shoot every squirrel he seen in the huge oak trees in his.back yard. Every year more squirrels. You have to get rid of the trees to get rid the squirrels.

[Gavin]

Suckers are yummy and Taney is full of big ones.Your missing out on some good eats.

[Flysmallie]

the suckers compete with the trout in taney for food... therefore.. I kill every one I can to prevent that.

The trout are put there to be food for us and you destroy a life that can't compete? You have some screwed up logic. Seek therapy.

[Wayne SW/MO]

I never understood the killing of Suckers in our trout rivers and streams. I kind of figure the Suckers are the native species and the Trout are the "invasive" species. Don't get me wrong here, I am a Trout fisherman first and foremost. I just don't see any problem with the Suckers, they're just doing their thing in a place they have always been.

Yup they were here long before the tourist fish were. Could throw trout on the bank I suppose, there is an unending supply.