Matthewc
02-22-2008, 09:46 PM
I finaly got the chance to hook up with Brandon and Rob when they both could take a day off from work and film with me. Our mission was to capture a few Sandy native fish for the program and maybe even bonk a few hatchery fish while on our mission. We had good odds since Brandon was taking the day off so We could put a stick in his hand and tell him to go get em : )
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/sandy2.jpg
To our surprise the river temp was up and the fish were in! We hooked 10 or 11 fish before we called it a day. We each kept a hatchery fish and I also landed 2 dandy native fish that Brandon tanked in a live well. We then transported the fish to the tank at Jack's place.
Brandon explained to me that this year angler's can not yet bring fish up to the tank themselfs because of liability and legal issues. They are working overtime to get the program into action that will allow anglers to be certified to take part in the program. Another thing is that you are keeping a native fish and that is currently against the law to the general public. Brandon and his father are certified to handle the fish legaly. A live tank on the boat will also be needed to transport the fish. So as of right now we are on hold unless you see Jack or Brandon around you when you have a native, they would gladly take the fish from you and bring it to the tank.
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/sandy11.jpg
This Native was placed into the live tank after a fast photo.
They are also recommending that we retain all the hatchery fish we catch even if dark. They need to be removed from the system, especialy after they have been recycled a time or 2 and are near their spawning stage. Recycled fish will have a hole punched into the center of their tale. With the dam now down this will be the only way we can conserve native winter fish while still having a few hatchery fish to retain in the future. Their goal is for 40 fish. I was very very happy that I was able to contribute 2 great fish to the program that Jack and Brandon have put their heart and sole into.
This realy is their backyard and they are making great use of it! Great conservation message guys!
Yes their will be a full length PGP film from this day!
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/sandy2.jpg
To our surprise the river temp was up and the fish were in! We hooked 10 or 11 fish before we called it a day. We each kept a hatchery fish and I also landed 2 dandy native fish that Brandon tanked in a live well. We then transported the fish to the tank at Jack's place.
Brandon explained to me that this year angler's can not yet bring fish up to the tank themselfs because of liability and legal issues. They are working overtime to get the program into action that will allow anglers to be certified to take part in the program. Another thing is that you are keeping a native fish and that is currently against the law to the general public. Brandon and his father are certified to handle the fish legaly. A live tank on the boat will also be needed to transport the fish. So as of right now we are on hold unless you see Jack or Brandon around you when you have a native, they would gladly take the fish from you and bring it to the tank.
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/sandy11.jpg
This Native was placed into the live tank after a fast photo.
They are also recommending that we retain all the hatchery fish we catch even if dark. They need to be removed from the system, especialy after they have been recycled a time or 2 and are near their spawning stage. Recycled fish will have a hole punched into the center of their tale. With the dam now down this will be the only way we can conserve native winter fish while still having a few hatchery fish to retain in the future. Their goal is for 40 fish. I was very very happy that I was able to contribute 2 great fish to the program that Jack and Brandon have put their heart and sole into.
This realy is their backyard and they are making great use of it! Great conservation message guys!
Yes their will be a full length PGP film from this day!