Originally Posted by MoFugger21 (Post 1146929)

And obviously the west arm is not the only spawning grounds for walleye in that lake... From what others have said, it is a major one, but not the only one... SO, why the decision to close only the west arm? .

Originally Posted by sonny42 (Post 1146999)

Is there any proof that the west arm and river is a major spawing area on Travers. Has Terry Clayton Head bio. from Leth. confirmed this , would like to know.

Originally Posted by Horseshoe (Post 1143598)

Walleye Unlimited has been working for 2-3 years on getting this closure on the west arm. We have successfully met our goal. Everyone who does fish Travers should be pleased with this closure, AS WE DIDN'T HAVE IT BEFORE. As to where the boundaries should be, not everyone is going to agree.

Originally Posted by Daceminnow (Post 1147024)

i believe it as also worthy to note in this discussion that while Walleye Unlimited has been working on the closure for the past 2-3 years, the S.A.W.T tourney at travers has been bumped up to may 28th-29th in 2011, and may 15th-16th in 2010. prior to the last 2 years the travers tourney was held in mid june from 2003-2009. looking even further back prior to 2003 the scheduled dates were closer to mid/end of august in 2002 and 2001. interesting.

all info obtained from the S.A.W.T history page on their website.

http://www.gowalleye.com/sawt/


Dace

Originally Posted by npauls (Post 1147025)

The dates had been changed because that is when the government issued the CFE's for. SAWT doesn't really get a say on which weekends they get the tourneys. They just submit that they want them and wait for the dates they are given.

We are only allowed to have tourneys in May, June, and September now so SAWT takes what they can get.

Originally Posted by GustavMahler (Post 1147029)

Does SAWT alternate lakes or is it only Travers,,, you guys/gals release everything and I was wondering if you've ever held the tourny on MacGregor?, the Walleye in there are getting to a beastly size.

Originally Posted by npauls (Post 1147033)

Ya the SAWT fishes Travers, Chin, Ridge, and St.Mary and has had tourneys at 40 Mile, and Sherburne also.

It all depends on which fisheries are healthy enough to host the tourneys.

The government won't allow CFE's for Macgregor and Newel because they are both under special regs.

Macgregor being catch and release only

Newel being on a tag system.

We can only fish the lakes with regulations where we are allowed to keep fish and have to follow the same size limits as the regs state. There were teams disqualified after weighing in a fish that was a millimeter or 2 short last season.

Originally Posted by npauls (Post 1147033)

The government won't allow CFE's for Macgregor and Newel because they are both under special regs.

Macgregor being catch and release only

Newel being on a tag system.

We can only fish the lakes with regulations where we are allowed to keep fish and have to follow the same size limits as the regs state. There were teams disqualified after weighing in a fish that was a millimeter or 2 short last season.

Originally Posted by npauls (Post 1147014)

Terry Clayton has mentioned to people that he doesn't believe that it is a major spawning area and more of a feeding area.

He has said that it is to silted in to be a solid walleye spawning area.

Originally Posted by sonny42 (Post 1146999)

Is there any proof that the west arm and river is a major spawing area on Travers. Has Terry Clayton Head bio. from Leth. confirmed this , would like to know.

Originally Posted by npauls (Post 1147014)

Terry Clayton has mentioned to people that he doesn't believe that it is a major spawning area and more of a feeding area.

He has said that it is to silted in to be a solid walleye spawning area.

Originally Posted by chubbdarter (Post 1147257)

Isnt the fact that SRD seeks a regulation change enough proof.
Would SRD try and regulate lesser spawning areas?
I have a info sheet handed to me at the claresholm meeting from SRD which confirms this is a important area of interest that needs attention.

Originally Posted by npauls (Post 1147014)

Terry Clayton has mentioned to people that he doesn't believe that it is a major spawning area and more of a feeding area.

He has said that it is to silted in to be a solid walleye spawning area.

Originally Posted by huntsfurfish (Post 1147273)

Could the area of interest be more of a post spawn recovery area?

Originally Posted by huntsfurfish (Post 1147219)

Anyone know how the fishing was during the last two tournaments at Travers? Were the fish really pounded in the post spawn? Was there horrific damage done. Doubtful. Cant really say for sure last year, but the year before there wasnt even a whole lot of fish caught by guys that can really catch fish!

And yes there are other spawning areas.

I dont have a problem protecting the fish if they need it. And Im not convinced that they need the protection some on here are suggesting.

I have been around awhile, both in tournaments and recreational fishing. Fishing in the spring does impact the fishing but show me some evidence that they are in trouble or even heading for trouble.

Originally Posted by sonny42 (Post 1147239)

huntsfurfish, I fished the travers tourny last summer, no walleye were caught upstream or west of the boat dock, and in 2011 the bulk of the walleye were caught on the main part of the res, east of the coalbanks.

Originally Posted by horsetrader (Post 1147282)

So because you were not able to devastate the walleye in the west arm that means it ok to continue that is the most ridicules point that has been make on this thread yet. The way you look at things that means we don't need to protect any areas until we have already caused "HORRIFIC DAMAGE"your words. I'm sure glad you are not the person managing the fishery......

Originally Posted by huntsfurfish (Post 1147286)

Your funny:snapoutofit:

Originally Posted by huntsfurfish (Post 1147219)

Anyone know how the fishing was during the last two tournaments at Travers? Were the fish really pounded in the post spawn? Was there horrific damage done. Doubtful. Cant really say for sure last year, but the year before there wasnt even a whole lot of fish caught by guys that can really catch fish!


your comment below seem to suggest you were there and know the answer

And yes there are other spawning areas.

Correct.....if the other ones were more important , wouldnt it seem logical to protect them over the area being suggested

I dont have a problem protecting the fish if they need it. And Im not convinced that they need the protection some on here are suggesting.

Then we must assume SRD is lying

I have been around awhile, both in tournaments and recreational fishing. Fishing in the spring does impact the fishing but show me some evidence that they are in trouble or even heading for trouble.

Originally Posted by huntsfurfish (Post 1147279)

Horse, did you come all the way down from Edmonton for the meeting? Sadly, I missed it.

Originally Posted by horsetrader (Post 1147296)

Sorry but when I read ridiculous posts I call them ridiculous if you think thats funny thats up to you.

Originally Posted by huntsfurfish (Post 1147273)

Could the area of interest be more of a post spawn recovery area?

Originally Posted by huntsfurfish (Post 1147303)

I was making a point, only you as usual has taken it out of context.
But your still funny:)