Wednesday next week me and my family are going on a vacation to Gulf Shores, Alabama and we are taking the I-10 through pascagoula, biloxi, gulfport, etc. I finnaly got those words from my mom that ive been waiting for. "We can stop at a creek or something so you can go get some fish". I went on the internet and google maps to look for a good spot aroung those areas
I found this one river called the Wolf river that has large sand bars and is a popular canoeing spot and I was wondering if anybody knew if it would be a good spot for some collecting? Especially for darters?

Edited by Amazon, 31 May 2009 - 12:24 PM.

I've never been there. Let us know what you find!

I've never been there. Let us know what you find!

I will. Im hoping to find some E. swaini and maybe some small hogchokers. Unfortunately they wont let me stay for to long but ill try to make the best of about 20 minutes. Irate if this doesnt work what are some good creeks around the area that are shallow and rather clear that might hold some good fish? I wanted to try the Tuxachanie but its 5 miles away from I-10 and thats too much for my parents.

Off the top of my head I don't recall - just keep your eyes open while you're riding. I sense that your parents aren't exactly into this hobby of yours..."Dad, STOP THE CAR! That one looks PERFECT!"

Life gets easier when you have your own transportation.

I wanted to try the Tuxachanie but its 5 miles away from I-10 and thats too much for my parents.

Time to employ "diplomacy."

You must tell the 'rents that a baseball/softball club team that some of your friends play for is unexpectedly shorthanded and they asked you to play. You said YES because you're thrilled to have the chance to do something fun during the summer.

Of course, these clubs spend EVERY weekend traveling 100-250 miles to play other teams in tournaments. The parents provide the transportation, funding, and supervision. It's a whole lot like raising a quartet of baby pandas that need milk every 2 hours, except with the ball team there's a LOT more sitting in lawn chairs, baking in the blazing sun. Leave home before sun-up Saturday morning, get home after dark Sunday. Tens of thousands of parents across the nation are doomed to this lifestyle during the summer months. For YEARS if there's multiple kids involved. Did I mention EVERY WEEKEND ? (Rain or shine?)

But it's the kind of sacrifice any parents will make for their child/ren.

Let that prospect sink in and simmer for 24-48 hours.

Then say "just kidding, I really just need Ride & Sit help for a couple of hours every week while I catch some fishlettes. Here's some Stephanie Plum novels I borrowed from the library to make your wait time go quickly."


Plan B involves a bike, a trailer with a cooler and gear, an all-day disappearance, and a sweaty return home after dark, with a rueful confession that "Perhaps a there-and-back in one day trip to Kansas was a bit too ambitious."


Re the Gulf Shores vacation, try suggesting that fun day-trips include a picnic lunch, creekside. (You can eat your Subway sandwich in the vehicle, afterwards.) Just be careful of how long any fishies you catch will be sitting in a cooler in the car afterwards.

Hope these hints are helpful !

lol. Alright guys ill tell yall how those plans work after I try em.

Me- Dad this is Percina sciera, isnt it cool, I didnt know their range extends down to here.
Dad- No son its just a minnow.
Me- Noooooooo dad, look its eye does not have a teardrop under it, so its definantly p. sciera, its fins show that it is in the percidae family.
Mom- Can we go to the bathroom now?
Sister- What bathroom?
Mom- The one in that jewelry store at the mall, I also heard they just got that necklace in with the blue 3 carat diamond in it.
Dad- How much is it?
Mom- Only $6,000 and its 10% off.
Me- hEY GUYS LOOK i CAUGHT A SNAIL DARTER.
Dad-What?


In reality my parents are great, they dont take me places every weekend but I have taught them to appreciate the aquatic wildlife that they have never really noticed in their lives.