01-30-2014, 09:29 PM
I agree with you. those larger pike take a long time to grow to trophy sizes, it takes multiple years.... google "average growth rates of pike", pretty interesting. I'd like to see regulations that "truly" protect the larger trophy class fish, but still allow fisherman the opportunity to keep numbers in check and have a few pike for dinner.
I too believe that with the increased pressure at Yuba, its just a matter of time til the majority of the larger fish are gone. enjoy it now, because I don't see the current regs(or water levels) working long term for a sustainable "trophy" pike fishery.
If any group of fisherman can wipe out a population of fish, its us Utahns!! Cause If I don't keep this fish, somebody else will...[
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I too believe that with the increased pressure at Yuba, its just a matter of time til the majority of the larger fish are gone. enjoy it now, because I don't see the current regs(or water levels) working long term for a sustainable "trophy" pike fishery.
If any group of fisherman can wipe out a population of fish, its us Utahns!! Cause If I don't keep this fish, somebody else will...[
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