Thanks for the reply East West.
I understand the difficulty of transporting these fish as they are fragile. The fish farmer has them in big numbers in his catfish farms and obtaining them is not a problem with his 500' long nets. He said he plans to haul approx. 50 pounds per tank for a total of 200 lbs. in addition to a few thousand 5" - 6" coopernose in the other 4 tanks.
Finding them is easy in lakes nearby, having the ability to net large quantities and then transport them (I don't own a hauling truck, nor want to get in that business) is another matter.
Moving them to my lake and putting them in a enclosed area would be expensive in net material. I would rather have them move offshore into deep water (I have almost 70' in depth, school up, recover from the move, then come inshore and spawn when ready. If they are full of roe and ready to spawn (like they are now or son to be) when I plant them they should do fine from other guys I know who have done it. My question is more on the best way one hauls them so I can let the guy know what I understand might work to bring these shad to me in top condition.
We lost our shad due to freak cold weather, rain, muddy water condition with already low shad population due to low water level and heavy bass predation.
Any help on my questions would much appreciated.
Dave
