Seining for Cyprinella
#1
Posted 22 July 2011 - 08:00 PM
Seining upstream has been rather ineffective. Downstream runs have been more effective in the numbers of individuals, but I'm still not getting the colored up males.
So I am wondering if someone out there has any advice about techniques or equipment for capturing big strong Cyprinella in the fast water where they hang out?
I was wondering if someting like a bag seine would work better, or if I should have more slack in the seing or something?
#3 Guest_pylodictis_*
Posted 22 July 2011 - 08:26 PM
#4 Guest_keepnatives_*
Posted 22 July 2011 - 08:49 PM
#5 Guest_nativeplanter_*
Posted 23 July 2011 - 07:57 AM
#6 Guest_Skipjack_*
Posted 23 July 2011 - 08:25 AM
#8
Posted 31 July 2011 - 11:50 AM
What size seine are you using, and what the maximum allowable size? I was thinking 20'x4', but my memory is failing these days.
Mine is only 10 or 12 feet long... I need to check ... and I have not looked at the law recently (looked it up, 20 ft max legal length)... do you think that the longer seine would be more effective? If so, why... just for more surface area... or is there some technique associated? I've been wondering if a deeper bag would work better... keep 'em from bouncing out.
#10 Guest_frogwhacker_*
Posted 31 July 2011 - 09:24 PM
You just gotta be more athletic with your seine than the fish. We caught a smallmouth bass at the Flint two weeks ago, and I was deeply surprised, usually they can boogie faster than that.
Wow! That's impressive. It took nearly 20 minutes to catch mine when he was confined to a 55 gallon tank to move him to the 150 gal. I didn't realize it was possible to catch one with a seine.
#11 Guest_Irate Mormon_*
Posted 31 July 2011 - 11:05 PM
(looked it up, 20 ft max legal length)... do you think that the longer seine would be more effective? If so, why... just for more surface area... or is there some technique associated?
It helps. netmaker told me once that a bag on a seine that small would make no difference.
I find that a longer seine helps me get more more minners. Provided you have the stamina to haul it.
#12 Guest_daveneely_*
Posted 01 August 2011 - 11:21 AM
...netmaker told me once that a bag on a seine that small would make no difference.
I have to disagree with Greg on that one. A 20' X 6' bag is a very effective tool for lots of stuff that are hard to get with a standard seine... but as with most things, it depends on who you have operating it.
#13
Posted 01 August 2011 - 11:32 AM
I have to disagree with Greg on that one. A 20' X 6' bag is a very effective tool for lots of stuff that are hard to get with a standard seine... but as with most things, it depends on who you have operating it.
I'm ready for you to bring it down here and show me how to operate it! I have the location... sent you an email...
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