new fish stock this year?

I think your all being hosed and I wouldn't even respond to these stupid posts on this subject. SS

"I wouldn't even respond to these stupid posts on this subject"

....but you did...

GI Guy, I was refering to the post about bringing stripers to lake winni that seemed like an obvious attempt to stir things up.The rest of the thread discussing other species in the lake has merit. SS

The attached article should be helpful in discussing and understanding the Peacock Bass.

Please note; the Peacock has similar coloring and banding to the Yellow Perch - don't be misled - the Peacock doesn't exist in the north - they don't survive in water temps below 60.

Hope this helps,
John/NH




Peacock Bass

While we're add it let's add blue marlin and tarpon to the winni species list. How cool would that be? I can see it now. Middle of May, winni derby weekend, 150 boats trolling the north side of Rattlesnake. A leaping hooked marlin tangles up 15 boats and takes two aluminums down with him before shredding all the lines. Or how about a peacefull afternoon of bluegill fishing with your two year old, interrupted by a 75 pound tarpon inhaling your pumpkinseed while reeling it in. Now tha's excitement. Rock Bass are bad news. Just look at Lake Sunapee. If you catch a rock bass. Kill it. Feed the birds. Not that it will do much to deter an invading species like that, but they should be considered a parasite.

Oh yeah, before you bring stripers to winni, just keep in mind, thay have a reputation for attacking swimmers, waterskiiers and jetskiiers. Why Chief Brody and Hooper cut one open last year and pulled out a '03 seadoo with the rider still attached (dead of course) along with a "No Wake" bouy.

Stu...

How about introducing sharks?

Not only would it make for exciting fishing, it would keep the PWC and waterski population down.

Bull sharks can live in
fresh water. Black bass and sunfishes are in the Centrachidae family, white bass and white perch are in the Serranidae family. The common name roach is applied to several unrelated fish in various regions of the country.