05-10-2012, 02:17 PM
Maybe. Or maybe not. They aren't in there ... yet. You know your statement is ridiculous. By that logic, we could state that we are done adding species to any lake because they aren't currently in there and the biologist know best.
Maybe the lack of tiger trout in the berry is just a result of planning and resources and waiting for angler demand. I don't think the decision to add new species to lakes, especially very successful lakes, should be made lightly. But if a new species is going to be introduced, a sterile fish that can be controlled and is well known in the state would be a logical choice.
If Henry's only had cutts, it would probably get one half the angler hours. Why not create our own Henry's? A few pictures of 10 lb tigers and 3-5 pound brookies to go along with the 22-28 inch cutts and the occasional 5 lb bows would definitely drive some out of state traffic. And if it doesn't work, stop planting the sterile fish.
I am also a huge advocate of Tiger Musky being introduced into more lakes. If I had to choose between the above discussed ideas for the berry or adding tiger muskie into Deer Creek, Jordanelle and Rokport, I would have a very difficult decision. We all know Deer Creek could use some Musky to control those 6 inch smallies and I could use some mucky 30 minutes from my house!
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Maybe the lack of tiger trout in the berry is just a result of planning and resources and waiting for angler demand. I don't think the decision to add new species to lakes, especially very successful lakes, should be made lightly. But if a new species is going to be introduced, a sterile fish that can be controlled and is well known in the state would be a logical choice.
If Henry's only had cutts, it would probably get one half the angler hours. Why not create our own Henry's? A few pictures of 10 lb tigers and 3-5 pound brookies to go along with the 22-28 inch cutts and the occasional 5 lb bows would definitely drive some out of state traffic. And if it doesn't work, stop planting the sterile fish.
I am also a huge advocate of Tiger Musky being introduced into more lakes. If I had to choose between the above discussed ideas for the berry or adding tiger muskie into Deer Creek, Jordanelle and Rokport, I would have a very difficult decision. We all know Deer Creek could use some Musky to control those 6 inch smallies and I could use some mucky 30 minutes from my house!
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