2006 Spot Survey update by MadBomber

[MadBomber]

Fishin' Junkie - 5/23/2007 4:29 PM I do remember MB trying to get everyone to keep more spots, but I don't remember the survey. Thanks for the info JSV.

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Here is a capsule update.  Since the Oct. 19 meeting, Mike Jolley, region 3 Biologist has conducted 3 electroshocking studies on the Chickamauga tailwaters (the first studies ever by TWRA on these waters).  As soon as I find out when he will present his data to the Board, I will let everyone know. </p>

My post back then!!.......................................</p>

I collected my first data on 8/22, less than 2 months ago. 14 fishermen w/ partners contributed data from 36 trips so far. This is the count as of today 10/5.

604 bass caught

467 spots (77%)
95 LM & SM longer than 12" (16%)
43 LM & SM less than 12" (7%) </p>

 

[flip1up]

Flips last few trips to the riverpark survey.

1 million little baby Spots.
3-4 little baby largemouth.
3-4 little baby smallmouth.

Summary: Either me or the fishing there sux.
Yeah I know I opened myself up. And I agree, its ME!

RAIN, PLEASE RAIN emoRain Those fish like current. I pass the river every day going to work and back and I havent been able to tell that there has been much current at all in a while now.

 

[Buoy-Master]

Gosh, I thought there wasnt gonna be any logs kept this year?</p>

MB, I'll try to keep one going for our Wed. Tx at Riverpark for you in the future and anytime I go. </p>

 

[flip1up]

Billy, that was from last year.

 

[Fishin' Junkie]

Wow! Thanks for bringing it back. Everyone should follow your advise and EAT MORE SPOTS!