01-20-2011, 03:34 PM
[quote GUIDEMAN]. The slot limit at Strawberry is a prime example of a stupid law. [/quote]
Hmmm...based on the history of Strawberry, the quote above seems stupid. Here's why:
Around 1945 nongame fish were introduced into Strawberry. By 1960, 90% of the biomass in the reservoir was comprised of chubs. In 1961, the reservoir was treated with rotenone to kill the chubs. But, around 1972, some idiot again illegally introduced chubs back into the reservoir and by the mid 80's over 90% of the biomass in the reservoir was again comprised of chubs. So, in 1990, the largest known rotenone treatment project was undertaken and the chub population was knocked back significantly (not all the chubs were killed nor expected to be killed by this project). Since that time, the DWR has had a slot limit at Strawberry that protected trout that would/could prey on chubs and, at the same time, allowed it to remain a family fishery by allowing bait fishing. Since this plan was implemented, biologists have carefully monitored the lake, the chub population, and the trout population and know that the plan is working. But, don't take their word for it...just look at how well the reservoir has maintained excellent fishing for so long despite the presence of chubs. Just look at the history of the reservoir and you can see that the slot limit is protecting enough fish to help keep the chub population from booming and the trout population from crashing...
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Hmmm...based on the history of Strawberry, the quote above seems stupid. Here's why:
Around 1945 nongame fish were introduced into Strawberry. By 1960, 90% of the biomass in the reservoir was comprised of chubs. In 1961, the reservoir was treated with rotenone to kill the chubs. But, around 1972, some idiot again illegally introduced chubs back into the reservoir and by the mid 80's over 90% of the biomass in the reservoir was again comprised of chubs. So, in 1990, the largest known rotenone treatment project was undertaken and the chub population was knocked back significantly (not all the chubs were killed nor expected to be killed by this project). Since that time, the DWR has had a slot limit at Strawberry that protected trout that would/could prey on chubs and, at the same time, allowed it to remain a family fishery by allowing bait fishing. Since this plan was implemented, biologists have carefully monitored the lake, the chub population, and the trout population and know that the plan is working. But, don't take their word for it...just look at how well the reservoir has maintained excellent fishing for so long despite the presence of chubs. Just look at the history of the reservoir and you can see that the slot limit is protecting enough fish to help keep the chub population from booming and the trout population from crashing...
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