This is a very interesting subject for debate. I ran up to read the article quickly after seeing the first post. Much to be said about invasive species. I miss the days that schools of brookies were in almost every stream in PA. Today, the more dominate brown trout has had an undeniable efect on their populations. Or is it man's forestry and other land use practices? -Murf
From: "Eddie D" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: RE: [VFB] Nasty invasive fish Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2005 21:33:30 -0500
Jack,
The "brutal" truth of this article (although i have not read it, but the agruement has been argued before between friends) is that these fish ARE invasive. They do take over the "native" fish's natural habitat. But being invasive does not necesarrily mean that it is a bad thing. Although I was much too young to actually remember this ever occuring, biologists said that the Hydrilla that was invading the potomac river would kill the river beyond repair. Now it is one of the best bass fisheries availible. Personally, I would like to see the Snake Head make a home in the Potomac and surrounding areas. They are a very aggressive eater, and a very strong fighter, almost like a Pike i've been told (By Ken Penrod, fishing guide). I dont see anything wrong with that. And Folks, the stories about them are NOT true. I was there with Ken after he brought a LIVE snakehead to the boat ramp, and so were a few reporters. For those of you who do not know Ken, he is a very popular fishing guide in the Potomac (PAMARVA area) region. Ken laid the fish on the grass to demonstrate the "walking abilities of this fish". "It looks like its flopping like a fish" said penrod. The reporter said maybe a harder surface, so they placed him on the pavement. Still no walking. And after 20 minutes in the shaded grass, the fish was dead. So much for its iron lung.
Just my 2 cents.
-Eddie
From: Jack Morris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: [VFB] Nasty invasive fish Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2005 19:45:14 -0500
The March issue of National Geographic Magazine has an article on invasive species and the problems they are causing. Included is a list of the 100 "worst". Only 8 fish made this list which includes, along with the walking catfish, brown trout, rainbow trout and largemouth bass. So everyone, get out there and help curtail this invasion. One question; should we all abandon "catch and Release"? Fat chance!
Jack
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