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    Quote Originally Posted by Snookandspecks View Post
    My dad was saying they tried this before years ago on Monroe I think he said it was 12” only limit I wasn’t here for it I was overseas but he said it failed miserably hopefully they scrap this and fix the real problem areas.
    That was in 96 thru 98... The objective was to create trophy size fish.... Didn't have much faith in it, but the results were great...16"/17" fish were common for many years after that. Monroe had been depleted of anything but dinks prior to that effort...

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    I'll be attending the meeting at Teneroc in Lakeland.

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    I plan on attending the Tallahassee event. Managing resources is crucial but they are lacking in personnel to enforce laws they have now. The 10 inch limit has proven to work nationwide and in state on Talquin. Our lakes are more crowded than ever so looking at a new management plan is a good idea.

    As for the 12 inch length on Monroe, it was more effective than what is in place now. It produced many 14 inch plus fish. I would have liked to seen what a 10 inch would have done before going to nothing. 10 inches seems to be a good balance of numbers to quality fish.

    A huge issue for all species statewide is fluctuations in water and aquatic vegetation. Many of the Fla lakes hit extremely low conditions due to drought and sink holes. Fish populations struggle during these times. Also vegetation takes off and hinders navigation. The vegetation starves out fish able acres too. I hope they are considering measures to improve water quality and availability too. Such as an offensive spraying of aquatic vegetation. During these low water times they could get a handle on it.

    Just my two cents on a few things. I want these fisheries to be enjoyed by all for a long time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by crappielimits View Post
    I plan on attending the Tallahassee event. Managing resources is crucial but they are lacking in personnel to enforce laws they have now. The 10 inch limit has proven to work nationwide and in state on Talquin. Our lakes are more crowded than ever so looking at a new management plan is a good idea.

    As for the 12 inch length on Monroe, it was more effective than what is in place now. It produced many 14 inch plus fish. I would have liked to seen what a 10 inch would have done before going to nothing. 10 inches seems to be a good balance of numbers to quality fish.

    A huge issue for all species statewide is fluctuations in water and aquatic vegetation. Many of the Fla lakes hit extremely low conditions due to drought and sink holes. Fish populations struggle during these times. Also vegetation takes off and hinders navigation. The vegetation starves out fish able acres too. I hope they are considering measures to improve water quality and availability too. Such as an offensive spraying of aquatic vegetation. During these low water times they could get a handle on it.

    Just my two cents on a few things. I want these fisheries to be enjoyed by all for a long time.
    What is the regulations on,Talquin I'm planning on making a trip to Talguin in March and need to know size and creek limits

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    IMHO, one of the big challenges is enforcement, especially with the nighttime fishers. Still many people disregard the 25-fish limit. I know of 3 Central Florida lakes that used to fish well until the brigade of night fishermen showed up in force, often fishing the same lake several nights a week. I've heard some of them tell me about the unreal numbers of fish they catch and I'd bet many of them don't stop at 25 fish per person.

    I befriended a guy from Michigan several years ago who told me his goal was to take home 2500 fish each winter. Said the most he got was 2200. He fished solo and told me he didn't care about limits. I know he only kept >12" fish (more or less). His health declined about 10 years ago and he quit coming to Florida.

    I also hear there is a black market for specks and that they bring a good price. I have no way of finding out any specific information (just heard rumors) to be able to give to FWC.

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    Quote Originally Posted by slabby View Post
    What is the regulations on,Talquin I'm planning on making a trip to Talguin in March and need to know size and creek limits

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    Talquin uses a 10 inch length and 25 per person creel. When they around, usually Starting in March FWC is very strict on the 10 inch length.

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    Quote Originally Posted by crappielimits View Post
    Talquin uses a 10 inch length and 25 per person creel. When they around, usually Starting in March FWC is very strict on the 10 inch length.
    Thanks I live in Alabama and certainly wouldn't want to get wrote up for undersize fish or too many in the livewell

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    Fish7777,
    There has always been a market for selling or trading specs. Just the way it is. It's aggravating for sure, but I don't think the pole fishermen that barter their catch around town, account for much decline. Does make me grumble, however.
    Now the cast net folks, targeting the tilopia and amored catfish, can make a dent in speck numbers, should they be less than honest .
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    Quote Originally Posted by slabby View Post
    Thanks I live in Alabama and certainly wouldn't want to get wrote up for undersize fish or too many in the livewell

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    Come on down Slabby!
    Enjoy your stay, and watch the afternoon storms. Not as bad as summertime, but they can catch you off guard,
    more of a wind threat, than lightening and such, this time of year.
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    [QUOTE=Yonder;3763330]Come on down Slabby!
    Enjoy your stay, and watch the afternoon storms. Not as bad as summertime, but they can catch you off guard,
    more of a wind threat, than lightening and such, this time of year.
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    Thanks I try to make at least one trip a year to Talquin around March,I started coming down to shiner fish for bass until I heard about the crappie and now mostly just fish for them now

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