Hi Ho...Hi Ho...it is off to net perch I go!

[Sundancefisher]

Just got back from DisneyWorld. Saw gators, snapping turtles and largemouth bass oh my....

Still I while I did not have a chance to fish for them I was able to see a shuttle launch. Totally awesome!

Anyways...the ice just came off our lake completely on Wednesday April 7, 2010. Last year was April 30, 2009. We did seem to have less ice this year.

So the plan is to start netting again ASAP as I have a renewed Fish Research Licence. I just need some warm blooded guys to start us off by setting the fyke nets. I might start off netting on Sat, Sun mornings and Wed evenings...but thinking just starting off with a 7 day set may also be in the cards if the weather stays cold.

Also my research has shown that female perch do not like to go into fish traps. Are female perch smarter than male perch?

Anyways...I am calling for volunteers. Any volunteers will share in the perch caught. I will post the exact date and time later on after I double check the weather...so please watch for it.

No need to respond at this time.

Cheers

Sun

[jts1]

Not responding.. But count me in again this year

[DarkAisling]

Not responding either . . . but am wondering what is involved in the operation of a fyke net. Can a warm blooded female assist, or are we not tough enough?

I think you've met Jinx, Kevin, so think about it before you answer that one (For those of you who haven't met our Jinx yet . . . she's one tough lady!)

[jts1]

My wife helped out. Besides you gals look good in the boat

[slingshotz]

Originally Posted by DarkAisling

Not responding either . . . but am wondering what is involved in the operation of a fyke net. Can a warm blooded female assist, or are we not tough enough?

I think you've met Jinx, Kevin, so think about it before you answer that one (For those of you who haven't met our Jinx yet . . . she's one tough lady!)

You can easily do it, it's not that bad except you can get really wet so it's not great on a cold day.

[iliketrout]

Count me in, Kevin.

[luckyme]

[luckyme]

i am new to this forum but i read a lot about your 'perch catching frenzy' in your lake, i 'd like a piece of action too.

[Sandalius]

Originally Posted by slingshotz

You can easily do it, it's not that bad except you can get really wet so it's not great on a cold day.

All the ladies riding in the boat and helping with the nets should have to wear white T shirts

[nicemustang]

Originally Posted by Sandalius

All the ladies riding in the boat and helping with the nets should have to wear white T shirts

I was thinking the same thing. Cold, wet, white T-Shirts....where do I sign up??

[Mrsjts1]

Originally Posted by jts1

My wife helped out. Besides you gals look good in the boat

Yes we do look good in the boat and we also work harder then most the men..

[Sundancefisher]

Originally Posted by Mrsjts1

Yes we do look good in the boat and we also work harder then most the men..

This is not some "girls gone wild...netting perch" video people.

This is a wholesome family community.

You folks are scaring me

[Jamie]

Originally Posted by Sundancefisher

This is a wholesome family community.

Not since I moved in!!!!
But its alright you guys only have to put up with me for another 10 months or so!!

[oagie]

Just tossing in a random greetings message ...

Greetings

[ORV]

i am new to this forum but live in calgary.
i would love to help out if i am not working.
it would be nice to meet some other forum members as well.
let us know the dates & i will see what i can do.


thanks

orv.

[jpietrzak1979]

Umm maybe I'm missing the obvious but what lake? lol

[jacenbeers]

I have the exact same question. I think it would be great. What lake though?

[baitfisher83]

Here's a hint, look at his screen name..

[aulrich]

Another non-response, response

[jpietrzak1979]

Think they talkin lake sundance past edson

[kinwahkly]

Im In just tell me when

[baitfisher83]

Originally Posted by jpietrzak1979

Think they talkin lake sundance past edson

Wrong Sundance....sundance's private lake in Calgary

[jpietrzak1979]

lol **** sakes anyways i love playing clue :P

[Sundancefisher]

If I can find a person to help me set the nets tonight...we should be good for a pull this weekend.

Stay tuned.

Sun

[Sundancefisher]

4 fyke nets set tonight. I will post either request for volunteers for Sat or Sun... I am just going to see how the weather plays out tomorrow.

We are 3 weeks earlier than last year so I am curious how the netting will go. If I get enough interest I may try a Sat and Sun pull.

Cheers

Sun

[GummyMonster]

Morning,
I'm way to far away to come help unfortunately, so I was hoping you could explain how you use these Fyke nets, as the search I did didn't find any thing to clear on how you get the fish into them.
Thanx for your time and good luck, if I ever am down south when your netting, I would LOVE to see and help with this process and meet a few folks from the board.
Good luck
Ken

[oilngas]

when Kevin??

[slingshotz]

[Sundancefisher]

Originally Posted by slingshotz

lol

That is a net I want to have

Gummymonster

This is a fyke net

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showt...highlight=fyke

Fish swim into an opening and progressively move deeper and deeper into the net. It is a funnel system shaped to let fish get in easy...but harder to get out.

Cheers

Sun

oilngas. I decided we will pull the nets at 10 am tomorrow morning. Weather is looking grand. A couple of guys with waders will be handy as the water is cold. Bring bags and buckets to take perch home with.

Just so everyone is aware...while we caught a ton of perch last Spring...I am not sure what our catch rate will be this year. We may have done significant damage to the population last year and last winter. We may be too early in the Spawn (we are netting 3 weeks earlier). Also our large stocked rainbows last year may have scared the perch into deeper water.

I will consider keeping a couple guys around and try gill netting but I think my net is too small...but would be worth trying.

[jacenbeers]

I will go. I can bring waders and two large buckets. I just need to know where to be.