Thread: Vote - 10", then 11" and then 12" - Why not

Everyone wants to catch a big fish, however there are lots of factors that enter into size limitations and setting limits. If it is done wrong, it can completely ruin a lake. I have seen that happen locally when a lake about 40 miles from here set a size limit at 10 inches. This caused overpopulation of small fish and stunted the growth. Now, the size limit has been off for years, but it is rare to catch a crappie over 7 or 8 inches and most run about 6 1/2 inches and are paper thin. Biologists need to do studies and sampling to determine if the lake can support such regulation. There are few lakes that can match the big four in Mississippi in size and numbers. When you go to their board and see the reports, it can make us all a bit envious, however what they've done there will not work everywhere. Hope a solution is found that makes Talquin a great fishery for you all.

Originally Posted by Yelim

Well yall must think it ain't worth a damn now or you wouldn't want to regulate it. How bout you regulate you and I'll regulate me.

keep every fish you catch pal.

Where did I say I was in favor of no limits. I ask a simple question and get smart remarks back. As you say, we must be good stewards of our environment. People that know me know I do not abuse this earth, including speckled perch. I rarely get to fish and keep very few when I do fish. And that includes all fish. That being said I don't need a bunch of laws telling me what I can and cannot do. I don't like to measure every fish and have to worry about was that one long enough or maybe a quarter of an inch short. If he is big enough throw it in the cooler, if not throw it back.

Originally Posted by crappielimits

I thank The Lord every day for the fish he produces and allows me to catch. Though it is our responsibility to manage the blessings God provides.
Genesis 1:26
Then God said, "Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us. They will reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock, all the wild animals on the earth, and the small animals that scurry along the ground."

Lake Talquin is a great resource and it is our job to keep it that way. Due to the added fishing pressure we are trying to decide what is best for this body of water. We mean no harm to anyone, but are trying to get definitive research to see what everyone's opinion is. You have given yours in favor of no limit at all and it is greatly appreciated. Please feel free to explain your reasoning!

Just the kind of remark I'm writing about.

Originally Posted by catfish44

keep every fish you catch pal.

Originally Posted by Yelim

Just the kind of remark I'm writing about.

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"Why a limit?" and then "
"I don't need a bunch of laws telling me what I can and cannot do. I don't like to measure every fish and have to worry about was that one long enough or maybe a quarter of an inch short. If he is big enough throw it in the cooler, if not throw it back." your comments make you look like a yahoo who just thinks he should be able to do anything he wants. maybe you should think first before writing and quit whining.

I'm the one whining?LOL

[QUOTE] ChuckautenI see that 385 read my post, would you consider voting since you did not post an opinion? Would help all of us in what the majority is thinking.[UNQUOTE]

The original poster asked for your comments, NOT A DIALOG as to why YOUR thoughts are what everyone should be doing.
Calm down or this gets locked.

Limiting fish size is ok. Also limiting catch numbers would be good also. Take a look at your rig. How many poles do you use when trolling? How many times do you change baits trying to catch as many as you can. How many small ones die after they are released? I am not judging, I do the same, just asking questions. I don't like laws because I don't need laws. I control myself and try to do the right thing. I don't break laws, I just don't like the fact we need them because we can't control ourselves.