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Posted By: LaBassmaster Waterdog fish? - 01/06/20 02:44 PM
I have adjacent creeks and ponds that I have been putting minnow traps in and I have caught some BG, Minnows, baby Carp, and Waterdogs. I assume the Waterdogs are in my pond too, haven't caught or seen any in there. But I've been throwing the ones I catch in the pond. I've only thrown a couple of dozen in there this weekend. Is this a bad thing? Or will my LM eat them and enjoy the little treats? Thanks!
Posted By: ItalyBASS Re: Waterdog fish? - 01/06/20 05:17 PM
I think they won't last long. LMB snacks.
Posted By: Snipe Re: Waterdog fish? - 01/07/20 12:16 AM
LMB will clean house on them. The problem is when waterdog eggs hatch in a forage pond.. They are extremely aggressive predators.
Posted By: anthropic Re: Waterdog fish? - 01/07/20 06:18 AM
No harm in waterdogs. They make terrific live bait, especially when bass are on the nests.

The best giant bass lake I ever fished, Lake Jackson in Tallahassee, Florida, had abundant waterdogs/watersirens.
Posted By: Dave Davidson1 Re: Waterdog fish? - 01/07/20 02:36 PM
No problem and I agree that they won't last long
Posted By: LaBassmaster Re: Waterdog fish? - 01/07/20 09:13 PM
Awesome! I tried to use one for bait but he kept holding onto the hook trying to get it out of his bottom lip...I guess I need to hook him in the back so he swims...LOL. Thanks everyone!!!
Posted By: anthropic Re: Waterdog fish? - 01/08/20 06:42 AM
Miracle Thread might help.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Atlas-Mike-s-Miracle-Thread-with-Dispenser/17210926
Posted By: LaBassmaster Re: Waterdog fish? - 01/08/20 07:28 PM
I've never heard of Miracle Thread, will pick some up and try it. Thanks!
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