collecting equipment dos and donts
#1 Guest_killier_*
Posted 20 December 2007 - 11:09 PM
licence- always have one keep it in good condition if its falling apart most wildlife agents do tend to get mad and believe it or not these people are out to help wildlife not ruin your fun
get both state licences if collecting on borders rivers and creeks dont have state crossing signs
tech and care-
aquarium salt(or in a jam stress coat) is a must
snacks are not needed but can be helpful remember not to litter
maps are needed I cant tell you how many times people get lost when collecting
waders if cold are needed I have been collecting without waders in water which had floating ice in it cold is
UNDERSTATEMENT and hypotheria is no joke
nets-
remember when to use a siene and when to use a dipnet
when to use a siene
large creeks where the water is over 3 feet in depth has clear areas(few logs rocks sand bars...)
when to use a dipnet
large amounts of rocks or small streams where a siene would be to bulky or straight over kill or when you are targeting a dipnet species(gobys darters lampery eels burbot....)
Transpotion of fish
have a good well washed bucket I perfer the standard 5 gallon bucket but I know people who use coolers and smaller buckets) airation if needs should be on hand a standard bait air pump and a fresh bartery should be good for day trips
and remember review local endangered species and local collection laws
thats all from me everyones welcome to add more
pm me if you want some more info
sorry for and typos its been a long day
#4 Guest_fishlvr_*
Posted 20 December 2007 - 11:36 PM
#8 Guest_ashtonmj_*
Posted 21 December 2007 - 08:31 AM
If your state allows duplicate licenses - get one and laminate it.
Leave nothing but your footprints.
Decontaminate if you are in a state with VHS, whirling, or didymo!!!!!!!!!!!
#9 Guest_Brooklamprey_*
Posted 21 December 2007 - 08:42 AM
Do not take a fish from a locality where they are rare or not common. Enjoy them in your net then let them go.
Remember that when you are collecting you are in these fishes house. Treat it and them with respect while you are visiting.
#10 Guest_mikez_*
Posted 21 December 2007 - 09:42 AM
Don't dump your bucket from one body of water into another.
Avoid conflicts with landowners. Obviously don't tresspass where posted, but also don't walk through yards, across planted fields etc. Shut all gates.
Avoid conflicts with anglers. Dragging a seine upstream of a fisherman is not the way to make friends.
#11 Guest_Irate Mormon_*
Posted 21 December 2007 - 11:52 PM
Come to think of it, collecting is just an excuse for me to go camping. Also, a guitar is part of my mandatory collecting gear. It just doesn't get any better!
#12 Guest_nativecollector_*
Posted 22 December 2007 - 07:14 AM
Drinking water and snacks - I agree. I also take along a backpack with complete camping gear in case I get caught out late and far from home. That pack is in my truck at all times.
Come to think of it, collecting is just an excuse for me to go camping. Also, a guitar is part of my mandatory collecting gear. It just doesn't get any better!
I am ready to come down and go camping, errr ummm collecting with ya Irate.
#15 Guest_viridari_*
Posted 01 January 2008 - 12:02 AM
I haven't gotten my feet wet in a few years and am anxious to get back out there but I need to replace some missing or worn out gear. Would rather get something that someone else already has and likes.
#17 Guest_truf_*
Posted 01 January 2008 - 09:37 PM
Just got one of these......A "Petzl Zoom" (not LED it is much brighter) for Christmas, ordered the AA battery converter last week too. Seems like it is just the ticket. I bought a headlamp last year from Dick's Sporting Goods (the comouflage one), only to have if go kaput about 20 minutes into a night collecting excursion in the Red River Gorge. That was very disappointing. I took that back for an exchange. A couple of months later, I had the opportunity to go back to the Red River Gorge and again the headlamp went out with no apparent cause within 15 minutes. I think it is best to either have a back up, or invest the money in a good headlamp, like a Petzl, so you are not stuck 2 1/2 hours from home with no proper light source!I was reminded of this tonight...if you're going to be out after dark get a good quality Led Head Lamp like a Petzl. They are invaluable and hardly weigh anything.
-Thom
#20 Guest_Garyoutlaw_*
Posted 07 July 2010 - 09:58 PM
Collecting tools
I may be new to the game but this is how I roll my wild collected fish out - A few years ago I bought an original oxigenator system and after keeping big Gizzard Shad alive in a bait tank for 2 days I knew this was the best I could do for transporting live Fish. I try to keep Styro's and plastic bags in the trunk. I have also became a rock hound so have started to pack the canvas recycle bags to huff a pile of rocks back home for new projects.
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