I think if you dropped the temperature to 50-55F for 30-40 days that would be enough to stimulate egg production. Keep in mind that YP start developing eggs in August of the prior year to spawning. Thus I am not sure why the cold period is mandatory. I have cleaned YP in the Sep-Oct that contained developing ovaries (eggs). Take that info to Rob Rode and report back here. Thanks.

Last edited by Bill Cody; 10/08/15 03:52 PM.

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