blocking net minnow nursery? - 05/18/10 08:02 PM
Hi all,
I'm considering trying to block off a section of my 1/2 acre pond with a minnow seine to assist in FHM production. I'd appreciate any input from anyone who has tried this. Particularly with the minimum size of area necessary. My thought is to put up the net in the spring and move minnows to the main pond during the summer, and then take down the net in late fall. Will fry stay in the protected area with the proper hiding places after they hatch or will they tend to move through the seine and equilibrate with the rest of the pond as they hatch. I have a 2 year old pond with 1 yr old LMB, YP, BG and I did stock FHM which already appear to be wiped out and shiner breeders. Thanks for any help.
I'm considering trying to block off a section of my 1/2 acre pond with a minnow seine to assist in FHM production. I'd appreciate any input from anyone who has tried this. Particularly with the minimum size of area necessary. My thought is to put up the net in the spring and move minnows to the main pond during the summer, and then take down the net in late fall. Will fry stay in the protected area with the proper hiding places after they hatch or will they tend to move through the seine and equilibrate with the rest of the pond as they hatch. I have a 2 year old pond with 1 yr old LMB, YP, BG and I did stock FHM which already appear to be wiped out and shiner breeders. Thanks for any help.