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Default Fishing Asian Carp on the Mississippi

On Sat, 24 Mar 2007 19:18:40 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
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On 24 Mar 2007 09:37:07 -0700, wrote:

Asian carp is an invasive species that was introduced by pondsmen in
Arkansas under "careful controls" in order to help them control algae
growth. Well, when the Mississippi flooded like crazy they got into
old man river, are travelling north to the great lakes. It has been a
disaster, crowding out native species and causing other problems.
Worse, fishermen don't like them because their flesh is too "boney".
But I think there would be some advantages to them from a
sportfishing perspective. As a non-native species, there are no bag
limits, lots of fun. As for the eating, many fishermen catch and
release anyway, they're in it for the sport of it. The catch could be
taken to local animal shelters, the hungry cats and dogs aren't as
picky as humans, or they could be ground into excellent fertilizer.
Any experiences out there catching these critters?-Jitney


Now this is interesting - I wonder how Chuck will react to this post?

You see, this isn't strictly boating related - it's about fishing for
an invasive species. Yet, as you can see from the headers,
sci.environment, misc.kids, misc.rural are included as well as
rec.outdoors.fishing all of which seem appropriate (well, except for
misc.kids, misc.rural) but what does this have to do with rec.boats?

You can't use the excuse that it's boating related because these
beasties can jump out of the water and smack you upside the head
potentially knocking you and drowning you, but there isn't a header
for rec.boating.safety.don't.get.hit.by.a.fish.that.fl ies or
alt.dangerous.flying.fish.

What are the rules here?


Let's see.

Sportfishing for Asian Carp, or Beating Muslim Women. I wonder which is
more boating related. Hmmmm....hard choice.

Tom, you're approaching the JimH mentality. In your own words, don't go
there. It's not becoming to you.
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***** Hope your day is better than decent! *****

John H
 
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