05-21-2019, 01:49 PM
[quote Joe_Dizzy]Interesting stuff. Looks like the Tiger Muskies are on track.
Not sure what to think about the Wipers... do they do well in reservoirs (at any elevation) without some type of shad/alewive forage base? [/quote]
Absolutely not.
Wipers are an excellent management tool to use in reservoirs where a forage fish (golden shiners, Utah chubs) are a problem. They have shown the ability to completely wipe out these forage species. This is the very reason why they have been stocked into Scofield.
The biggest question with wipers at Scofield is: can they do it at this elevation?
Wipers have never been attempted at a reservoir this high in elevation. It will be interesting to see if they are able to make an impact with a shortened summer growth season, and a lengthened winter dormant season. I'm crossing my fingers, and sacrificing a chicken in Jobu's name, hoping it will work.
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Not sure what to think about the Wipers... do they do well in reservoirs (at any elevation) without some type of shad/alewive forage base? [/quote]
Absolutely not.
Wipers are an excellent management tool to use in reservoirs where a forage fish (golden shiners, Utah chubs) are a problem. They have shown the ability to completely wipe out these forage species. This is the very reason why they have been stocked into Scofield.
The biggest question with wipers at Scofield is: can they do it at this elevation?
Wipers have never been attempted at a reservoir this high in elevation. It will be interesting to see if they are able to make an impact with a shortened summer growth season, and a lengthened winter dormant season. I'm crossing my fingers, and sacrificing a chicken in Jobu's name, hoping it will work.
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