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Re: Catching Sunnies
Suggest making a pitstop at the local tackle store and acquiring a copy
of the Maryland fishing regulations. In some states (like VT) sunnies
are regulated as a gamefish, which can only be taken by angling (after
purchase of a fishing license) or under a scientific collection permit.
Assuming that sunnies are game fish in MD, I would look for some small
barbless hooks and some small live bait, such as mealworms, redworms,
etc. When fishing, try to set the hook ASAP to reduce the chance of the
fish swallowing the bait or getting hooked deep in the throat. After
capture, try to put the fish in a holding bucket and unhook them without
having to grab them with dry, bare hands, which removes their protective
slime layer. If you can't unhook them without handling, use wet hands
and keep it to a minimum.
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>From: Roy Fisher <rfisher at magnet_com>
>Subject: Catching Sunnies
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>Hi, all!
>Just joined this list & I'm diving headlong into this world of native
>fishkeeping after 20+ years of the tropicals. I'm keeping the warm
water
>guys, but I've just bought a 75 gal & I'd like to try Sunfish. I live
in
>MD. & as a kid, remember loads of Sunnies in the lakes & reservoirs.
Can
>anyone shoot some tips my way about catching the juveniles? Nets,
minnow
>traps/bait, transportation? Thanks a ton! As soon as I get this 75
>cycled, I plan to hit the reservoir.
>
>-Roy
>
>
>
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