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Re: nanf To: Andrew O'Farrell & Robert Staley
On Mon, 17 Jun 1996, Robert W Staley wrote:
> I have accidently ran across some Mudminnows while conducting Wetland and
> Marsh surveys. I have to agree with Mr. Wiegert in that the fish is very
> common in pools of water which is stagnent and is isolated from other
>bodies
> of water. They are fairly common throughout Indiana if you ever have the
> chance to come through the state. My favorite Indiana fish are the Rainbo
>w Darters, Tippecanoe Darters, Northern Hognose Sucker, and the Gras
>s Pickerel.
> Take care,
> Robert Staley
I hate this service.... Two things one: Please don't call me Mr. It
makes me feel old and respected... <G>. Second: This mudminnow fish are
also common in clearer, "better" water lately. You see, as its name
implies, it cna live in awful water, and tolerate low O2 (as seen its
living in stagnant water). This makes it a perfect fish bait - no
expensive aerators or anythign needed to keep them, and they'll live on
the hook well. Also, a rather poor practice of releasing bait - often
accidently, has resulted in them being introduced. I like that common
name for the darter though - Tippecanoe. Are they worth tipping the
canoe? <G>...
<><
J. L. Wiegert
NANF Manager
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