"Hey...what is that big green mesh box" says the perch

[Sundancefisher]

That would be the start of the Lake Sundance Perch Netting season my little perch buddies!

:bad_boys_20:

"Where is the exit out of here" says the perch

That would be the tub. :sign0161:

[BeeGuy]

Have they spawned yet?

[Sundancefisher]

Have they spawned yet?

Not till the water reaches about 9 degrees. Warming fast...could be starting soon.

[jts1]

Let me know when big guy. I'll toss on the waders.

[BeeGuy]

I'd be up for some "data collection" as well.

[ogre]

Just say the word, Kevin. I've bought a pair of waders and ready for open season!

[plinker]

I'm feeling a lot better physically and can't wait to do one of your famous perch hunts Kevin. Looking forward to being there this year.

[walking buffalo]

Who woulda thought catching little perch could be so much fun. :confused0024:



I will be there again to help when needed.

Dibs on the yearling perch, the dog loves them as a snack. Perchsicles! :tongue0017:

[goldscud]

After catching some trout tonight with the fly rod I decided to see if any perch were in the shallows. Well it didn't take long to have 4 plump 10" fish full of eggs in the boat. Fly fishing for perch....truly a lost art:snapoutofit:
They look like they are really close to the giant sex party.

[24/7 fishing]

Count me in!

[jacenbeers]

I would love to take part this year.

[Commander B]

Count me in, waders if needed.

B.

[Sundancefisher]

Is anyone interested in helping with the perch traps on Sat at 1 pm?

I have 4 traps set since last Sunday. Hopefully we have caught a few thousand ripe females.

I can use some help pulling the traps. 3 helpers plus me and a shore captain and bonker/helpers.

All volunteers can bring buckets to take their share of the bounty home.

Cheers

Sun

[Neil Waugh]

Instant flashback to Alfred Hitchcock's movie "The Birds."
They're coming to get you, Sundance, they're coming to get you!!!

[Sundancefisher]

Instant flashback to Alfred Hitchcock's movie "The Birds."
They're coming to get you, Sundance, they're coming to get you!!!

LOL

If only I could get them to "flock up". I could then also look to the duck hunters to help as well as fishermen. :bad_boys_20:

[ogre]

Kevin, count me in!

[Deano85]

Whats wrong with creating a nice perch fishery at sundance? There are stocked rainbows everywhere.

[FishingFrenzy]

Whats wrong with creating a nice perch fishery at sundance? There are stocked rainbows everywhere.

In Before The Fight....

But seriously, a "nice perch" fishery can't be created without predator fish, the perch will stunt. And since its illegal to stock predator fish, this option is out. Not to mention Sundance knows his stuff, if he wanted a perch fishery I doubt he would be killing off all the perch.............:budo:

[Sundancefisher]

Whats wrong with creating a nice perch fishery at sundance? There are stocked rainbows everywhere.

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=62582&highlight=perch+stunting

Start there...then let's chat.

[horsetrader]

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=62582&highlight=perch+stunting

Start there...then let's chat.

He wants to get rid of the perch to make room for the ..BASS..sorry Sun had to....lol

[TyreeUM]

just out of curiosity, how successful do you think you have been in your efforts?
(this is a legit and non-sarcastic question)
Thanks Sun.

[jacenbeers]

I can be there to help out at 1 PM tomorrow. Let me know if I am needed.

[BeeGuy]

just out of curiosity, how successful do you think you have been in your efforts?
(this is a legit and non-sarcastic question)
Thanks Sun.

He posted some results which showed the avg size had increased 3.4cm

[tallieho]

i sure hope that they are all dead,when they head home!!!

[plinker]

I have a doctors appt at noon and could head out right after. I could be there by around 130 Kevin. Tell me if you need me.

[Sundancefisher]

I have a doctors appt at noon and could head out right after. I could be there by around 130 Kevin. Tell me if you need me.

Never hurts to have more. Better there than watching fishing on TV :-)

I could use 2 people at 12:30 just to pull a trap or two prior to the main bonking group arriving.

Any takers?

[Sundancefisher]

just out of curiosity, how successful do you think you have been in your efforts?
(this is a legit and non-sarcastic question)
Thanks Sun.

Long term hard to tell.

Short term...sizes are up, population is down. Every Spring is exciting to see what happens.

[plinker]

Well I'm going to the Big Bonk today. I don't have waders and have no idea what to expect. Does a guy bring his mucker boots or will runners cut it?

[TyreeUM]

Long term hard to tell.

Short term...sizes are up, population is down. Every Spring is exciting to see what happens.

Wow, good work. Dedication pays off!

[jacenbeers]

WHere should I meet you so I can help out?

[Mistafly]

How does one get in on this, do I just go there and show up and is it for today only? I would like to help out, along with one or two friends as well.

[Sundancefisher]

Well I'm going to the Big Bonk today. I don't have waders and have no idea what to expect. Does a guy bring his mucker boots or will runners cut it?

I will wear shorts and crocks with a fleece jacket.

[Sundancefisher]

How does one get in on this, do I just go there and show up and is it for today only? I would like to help out, along with one or two friends as well.

Just show up and check it out. It is interesting...especially if we find perch in the nets. Biggest net pull was 4000 once back in the hay day. Now I suspect we will get around 500 but hopefully a number of plump females. We will split up the fish amongst the volunteers.

I don't need any more perch...so I am just there for help.

[Mistafly]

I'll definitely check it out and give a hand. Thanks.

[Badback]

I'll be around the main gate from 12:30 to 1:30 to sign people into the lake...

[goldscud]

Rubber boots aren't a bad idea as there can be a few million eggs/sperm laying around on the grass.
Bring a bonking stick and bag to take some fish home.
Kill a perch save a scud!

[albertadeer]

Just show up and check it out. It is interesting...especially if we find perch in the nets. Biggest net pull was 4000 once back in the hay day. Now I suspect we will get around 500 but hopefully a number of plump females. We will split up the fish amongst the volunteers.

I don't need any more perch...so I am just there for help.

Post some pictures for the people who have never seen 500 perch at once....

I wish i was closer, i would love to check it out.

[plinker]

My Christmas wish.

Dear Santa, next time when Kevin and company are giving demonstrations on how to fillet perch, let me have the common sense to pay much much more attention. :snapoutofit:

Holy geez I have been stabbed so many times by the gills and fins I feel like a pin cushion.:budo:

Question: For my life I cannot get that spinal blood line out of them (where the blood is lined on both sides of the spine). Does it really matter??

[BeeGuy]

perch!

[ogre]

@Plinker:
Try this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjTlFwQb7D0
When the meat is cooked, they just fall off the bone. :)
Or this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzq_KFYHCkA
I scrape the spinal blood out using a teaspoon or butter knife.

[wishingiwasfishing]

How many perch came out today?

[Daceminnow]

Post some pictures for the people who have never seen 500 perch at once....

I wish i was closer, i would love to check it out.




check out post #75 in this thread from last year.

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=92434&page=3

Dace