BLUE CATFISH

I probably should have put this thread in this forum, but stuck in previously in the sw fishing forum.

BLUE CATFISH IN PA RIVER THREAD

I think you need to read the posts i made in the link BEFORE replying here moose. lol

1. I know the difference...and have never caught them anywhere other than paylakes & other states.but its not about that anyway.. But rest assured when you see my name posting here, its not the words of some clueless knucklehead.lol

2. Its not about them being in the rivers...its about possible future STOCKING of them, and the fact they were once native to a couple of our rivers at one time before being extirpated in the late 1800's. They were also mentioned as an extirpated species in the recently released 3 rivers management plan.

I have heard from reliable source that it is something that would possibly be considered... and at least some have voiced interest and support to pfbc on this and anyone else interested should do the same.

Those are the reasons why i made the post over there and put a link here. What others may post about blue cats I cannot control. lol.

Wally, id encourage you or anyone for that matter, that is interested, to let the fish commission know this. The more support shown the more likely it will be picked up and run with by them.

They are seeking input, and you can leave comments. Click the link and scroll down to leave comments.

LINK HERE

Thanks fisherlady, and i agree, the report was interesting, i learned a few things by reading it also.

ha ha ha. Yep. i know the pro-types you speak of and understand fully why you jumped to the conclusion you did initially.lol.

As for what the fish commish might do, im optimistic. This falls right in line with several things they are "for". One, bringing back a species that was previously native. another thing and its one theyve stated recently as a change in priority would fall right in line, is their stated goal of putting more emphasis on catfish. Also, another issue this falls right in line with is something they are working on now, the promotion of the 3 rivers and improving the fishery. As far as those 3 things go, reintroduction of blues would be a win win win situation.

I have also heard, as i said, that this would be given consideration.

I also understnd the southwest regional guy, Ventorini, is a pretty good guy from all accounts. I think if its possible and there is interest voiced that it will be done. If its not, then im sure he would have a good reason for it. He has been very helpful to the musky guys by reinstating the stocking musky fingerlings on part of the Mon thanks to some of the guys around here having discussions with him and voicing interest in the musky fishery which i dont think they realized got much attention previously..

And believe me, there is PLEEEEEENTY of forage in the mon. lol. Its actually crazy how much. Billions and billions of emerald shiners come to the boat lights while nightfishing no matter where you anchor just about, and riding around you hit nice thick schools of shad on the finder.

Fish commish also just last year sampled the lock chamber down here, and they found a huge forage base.