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Where are the Madtoms?

Started by Guest_jrhodo_* , Oct 04 2009 08:24 PM

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#1 Guest_jrhodo_*

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Posted 04 October 2009 - 08:24 PM

We have been collecting for our 90 gal. tank for the last two weeks. My husband used to do this as a kid, but I'm new to the hobby. I love it!

We have caught:
Northern Longear Sunfish
Grass Pickerel
Mottled Sculpin
Blacknose Dace and/or Creek Chub
Rainbow Darters
Blackside Darters
Johnny Darters
Brook Sticklebacks
Pirate Perch
Mudminnows

We are in search of Madtoms now. What type of habitat have you found them in? Any suggestions how to catch them? We have a seine net and dip nets.

Thanks!

#2 Guest_WattaMelon_*

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Posted 05 October 2009 - 03:10 PM

I've caught madtoms in minnowtraps, and by dredging detritus with a sturdy, wider mesh dipnet (redundant from an article in The Current, eh? It works though!). I'd look for slower moving to non-moving, heavily weeded drainages.

Good luck!