Quote Originally Posted by Postman View Post
I agree with Duckman on this one. I'm new to the area and have heard about Perry reservoir, however, I went there earlier this Spring fished from shore tagging the crappie. When I went to the fish cleaning station, there were 2 guys from Topeka cleaning fish. I asked them how long the zebra mussels have been in the lake and they had no clue what I was talking about. That to me is scary and it shows that even though 98% might understand the impact of the invasive species, there will be 2% that are clueless and will help spread them to the next lake. It doesn't hurt to over-communicate or take extra precaution when travelling between 2 lakes and I have a lot of repspect for KDWP but they have limited resources and can make mistakes too. (White Perch being stocked by accident is a good example that comes to mind).
This invasive species is a problem no one person can cure it. You can have the gate keeper clean you boat with a wash down but you still can't get everything. Bleach? Keep it away from my boat! Hot water? YES! But remember, it's not only the boats or bunks but the hubs and trucks, drift socks, nets, ect. Some lakes try to check boats and spray one squirt of water/bleach in the live wells and props and will ask you where you were last but that isn't going to get it. Just like a creel limit, you have to educate yourself on what waters have them and how you should clean your stuff.

I fish a lot of waters and yes, it’s hard to remember who, what, when and where. We don’t want to point fingers but help each other control this invasive species. We also must remember that the birds will also have an effect in transportation. Read up on pelicans…

Just my two cents worth…

And yes, my GPS did mess up on Sunday... Who would of thought?