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[Betta132]

I know we have logperch in the area. However, I've only ever seen them while scuba diving in 15 feet of water. Since it wouldn't be legal for me to take a net underwater and chase them down, I need to find another way to catch some. 

Where do they tend to live?

Would dragging a seine through typical darter habitat be likely to nab me a few? 

Could they possibly be obtained by dropping a tiny hook down into places where I've seen them? 

[Moontanman]

I know we have logperch in the area. However, I've only ever seen them while scuba diving in 15 feet of water. Since it wouldn't be legal for me to take a net underwater and chase them down, I need to find another way to catch some. 

Where do they tend to live?

Would dragging a seine through typical darter habitat be likely to nab me a few? 

Could they possibly be obtained by dropping a tiny hook down into places where I've seen them? 

 

 

I've caught them on tiny hooks, they like worms... 

[Michael Wolfe]

 

Where do they tend to live?

Would dragging a seine through typical darter habitat be likely to nab me a few? 

 

 

Yes, I have caught them many times in "regular" darter habitat... maybe just behind that where the water is a little deeper, but yes, in the same general area.

[BenCantrell]

Could they possibly be obtained by dropping a tiny hook down into places where I've seen them? 

 

Yes, they're a pretty easy microfishing target.  Size #20 hook or smaller would be good.  Crimp down the barb to minimize damage.

[Evan P]

I catch them with a seine on boat landings very frequently.