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Hooligan · 08-10-2008, 09:42 PM

Would it behoove the muskie fishermen/women of NE to push for a "ban" on bowfishing muskies? Personally, I can't understand why you'd arrow one in the first place, particularly if you aren't familiar with what legal lengths look like on a muskie. I add that last statement for the sheer and simple fact that I know people whom have been fishing muskies the better part of 30 years and they STILL won't call a legal fish until it is on the bump board. I can't help but think that the majority of people who fish Eastern NE don't have a clue what a 40" fish is in the water, they wouldn't be able to judge it.
Firstly, how would one go about such a suggestion, what would the channels be?
Secondly would it be best to pursue such an action only of Muskies, or are there other species that should be included, either because of low repro rates, or high cost of stocking, and being a valuable resource.
Anyhow, I'm interested in what you guys might think of it, I'm also interested in what input Mr. Daryl might have.

08-10-2008, 09:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hooligan Hooligan is just biding his time. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,378 Thanks: 98 Thanked 555 Times in 330 Posts	RE: Bowfishing Muskie Would it behoove the muskie fishermen/women of NE to push for a "ban" on bowfishing muskies? Personally, I can't understand why you'd arrow one in the first place, particularly if you aren't familiar with what legal lengths look like on a muskie. I add that last statement for the sheer and simple fact that I know people whom have been fishing muskies the better part of 30 years and they STILL won't call a legal fish until it is on the bump board. I can't help but think that the majority of people who fish Eastern NE don't have a clue what a 40" fish is in the water, they wouldn't be able to judge it. Firstly, how would one go about such a suggestion, what would the channels be? Secondly would it be best to pursue such an action only of Muskies, or are there other species that should be included, either because of low repro rates, or high cost of stocking, and being a valuable resource. Anyhow, I'm interested in what you guys might think of it, I'm also interested in what input Mr. Daryl might have.