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Seems there's alot of discussions (and a bit of bickering or maybe some be-littling about each other's beliefs) between folks here about what's right or wrong about their keeper limits, so with all the talk that's been going on for several days now, I'm interested in which way would you vote if a size limit of 10" was voted for on the lakes that you like to fish? In this poll I have left only two choices...yes or no.:)
Yes, Yes, Yes. Does That Count Three Times. After Being At Talquin This Week My Opinion Is A Little Swayed.
For my preferred lake, Oconee... YES
I do think it should be done on a lake by lake basis though. Lakes like sinclair need more than just a 10" size limit.
This is a great way to preserve the future of the crappie fishing sport in the state of Georgia for all of us now and for our grandchildren.
I would vote yes
Keeping small Crappie is unethical!
I vote no because there's so many crappies in our lake that if they didn't take some of the smaller ones out, they'd be stunted. If they're going to eat them, take them.
yes
I would vote yes for a 10" limit on the larger lakes. Chaunc made a good observation about over population leading to stunted fish. I don't think that would be a problem on lakes that have an abundance of shad, such as West Point, Lake Rusell, and Lake Harding, for example. I believe that we need size and creel limits on all lakes but they should be determined for each lake.
I guess everybody knows how I voted, but, it's just one the many ways we can give back to our fisheries instead of just taking and that's all I'm after, is to give back..
well first one rides no matter what :)
Just a reminder that i'm up in PA. You southern guys have a longer growing season than we have here. Also i have a self imposed 10" size limit but if someone wants to keep some fat nines, thats okay too.Quote:
Originally Posted by reelcrappie
I voted no size limit. To impose a 10" limit on the lakes I frequently fish would be ridiculous. It more than likely would have a negative effect. I have no problem throwin them in the cooler as long as the state says its legal. My reasons are my own and don't have to be explained to anyone as long as I'm within the law. Now if a STUDY was done on a particular lake by a QUALIFIED BIOLOGIST and size or creel limit changes were recommended I would be for it. Some may not like my viewpoint on this. They don't have to. Call me Dink Squad or whatever name ya like. I get a kick out of the name callin. Reminds me of my school days.
Everyone knows which I voted. Throwing back a Crappie that's going to die and go to waste is UNETHICAL. I know some people that likes Whole Fryers so do I sometimes. What right do I have telling people what to do.
I would vote Yes. Hate being a naysayer, but it's not going to happen, been tried before by the Original Hal-fly man. The DNR said that the Crappie or Proliferate and the numbers will manage themselves, any other words they don't care if you catch 30 small or 3o Bigguns (if they are there).
Good Fshn...
You're quit right Mr.T he did and here's that article in case anybody wants to read it. Georgia's Original Crappie Man
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
^^^what he said^^^Quote:
Originally Posted by minnowsoaker
but i voted yes for the lakes I fish
Nothing new or original about that statement, it has been said numerous times before and agreed on by everybody since the beginning of these discussions, no offense intended, just saying.
I will agree with both Tony and Smitty with this .Once we can get this studys done and some results we can move forward with the Biologist recemendations on each lake one at a time
I agree with Minnowsoaker. Leave this up to tha QUALIFIED BIOLOGIST! Some lakes need it and some lakes do not. Stunting is a big problem in some of the area lakes in Illinois.
I am from Mississippi and we have had a size limit of over 12" for the past few years and it is definately working here. We are catching better quality fish each year because of the new limits and hope they keep it up.
I hope one day to be blessed enough to get that way and fish such a place.