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Example: Electro-fishing is not as efficient for sampling
young-of-the-year fingerlings as it is for adults; therefore,
to improve the accuracy we will also sample with seines. This
technique captures the young-of-the-year fingerlings which
helps determine accurate survival rates from the previous
years of spawning. We can also determine which species are
present and at what ratios. Why is this information important?
Because if the bass are reproducing successfully, you may not
need to stock more, but possibly provide more food. Or it may
be necessary to reduce the amount of aquatic weeds to allow
easier access of the bass to existing prey. These are the
types of questions that are answered with an accurate
assessment of your existing fishery. Knowing the problem is
the first step to solving the problem, and can save you money
in the long run. ATAC has the expertise to help you reach your
goals; call us for a free estimate.
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Bluegill. Bass have already been removed and counted,
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