Asian carp

**artcarney_agr** · 08-05-2019, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by perchjerker108

ArtCarney, thanks for the information/input. I think the idea of having a large cast net with a winch to haul them in after shocking would be the best if we could get there. Yep, the electro shocking may require some type of training and certification, but I agree this is the way to go for fish below the dams. They are there in huge numbers as far as I know and would eliminate a pile of potential fish getting through the 'Trial' barrier that is planned. The barrier if it works does not reduce the fish numbers, just keeps them away from an area based on what I read. We need to remove them, not scare them off.

The BAFF will keep them out of the lock, which is the goal of it. The Asian carp are getting into the lakes through the lock........you take that video above and imagine all those in the lock at one time. Keeping them out of the lock keeps them out of the lake.

Asian carp can't have a successful spawn without enough current, conditions haven't been right for a spawn in KY or Barkley since 2015.

Read the thread I put up last week. It's full of good info.

https://www.crappie.com/crappie/kent...w-barkley-dam/

**Pontoon fishing** · 08-07-2019, 08:51 PM

Just wondering? Does anyone see any other fish species but Asian carp come to the surface on the shocking video? Is it due to shocking only to a certain debth or are they not in the area because scared of them?
Also why can’t the state use some of the $ to hire a couple of new employees to do the shocking and removal below all dams where they concentrate? Just wondering!

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**redearhoosier** · 08-08-2019, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by Pontoon fishing

Just wondering? Does anyone see any other fish species but Asian carp come to the surface on the shocking video? Is it due to shocking only to a certain debth or are they not in the area because scared of them?
Also why can’t the state use some of the $ to hire a couple of new employees to do the shocking and removal below all dams where they concentrate? Just wondering!

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It would seem to be a great idea! Dedicate a full time crew to electroshocking/removing these rascals. I'm sure we would quickly learn about their lack of finances to do so...sad.

**GREENFISH** · 08-08-2019, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by redearhoosier

It would seem to be a great idea! Dedicate a full time crew to electroshocking/removing these rascals. I'm sure we would quickly learn about their lack of finances to do so...sad.

I’d volunteer to help!! Bet some of you all would as well

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**perchjerker108** · 08-09-2019, 11:39 AM

Guys, I'm with you. Since they are 'stacked' up below the dams, get them out with what looks like an easy way to remove them with the shocking method. This would reduce the numbers that may slip through the proposed 'Barrier', and hopefully restore the fisheries below these dams.

**crappie flash** · 08-10-2019, 09:17 AM

You talk about back pain. Dipping 15lb. Fish for 8 hr. Not many people would or could do that.

**artcarney_agr** · 08-12-2019, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by crappie flash

You talk about back pain. Dipping 15lb. Fish for 8 hr. Not many people would or could do that.

Nope, especially for the low pay you get in return....hence the problem since day 1.

**perchjerker108** · 08-12-2019, 03:01 PM

Artcarney, Crappie Flash. I agree, if you could not come up with a netting system and wench system to capture and pull in the stunted carp, it would be really too much work and not effective for fish by fish capture in the long run. Eventually, someone will get a system that does shock the fish, then they cast or drop nets from poles extended out and winch in the catch and lifting the catch into the boat. Someone will figure this out. The problem is not going away in the near future. Also, too many easy concentrated fish below all these dams at all times not for someone figure out a quick and easier way to get them in the boat for harvest and actually make some money.

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