> why not electrofish them, surely that would be an easier and more
> effective method of cleaning the springs. It may also spur the annual event
> into becoming more frequent. Just my HO.
That may work on the bass to some extent, but have you ever tried
shocking a 10 mm damnbusia? Also, you have to consider the effects on
repeated shocking on the native fish and invertebrates. Also, you have
to remember who is doing this! Can you imagine how many human
mortalities there would be if SANFA went out doing this stuff? :-)
Tootles
Peter J Unmack peter.unmack at asu.edu
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