Kill hooch browns?

[DanS]

Bill,

I ran into a guy yesterday who claimed the DNR "wished we would kill more browns as they're taking over." Any truth to this? I certainly have no problem with the browns dominating the hooch tailwater if they survive the summers better (as they should). If there's an issue with mostly browns it's probably only that once acclimated they may be harder for the anglers to catch... which is also fine by me (but then I am a derned fly-fishing snob!).

I kill about one fish a year intentionally, but if there is reason, for the good of the fishery, to take more, I'll do it.

Debunk or confirm when you get a chance.

Thanks.

[Bill Couch]

Dan,
Call me at 770 781 6888 and we can discuss.
Thanks,
Bill

[Drifter]

DanS,

You can also use the search feature on the Board to study this topic. There have been numerous intelligent posts on this topic.

Do call Bill C. though. He is a wealth of knowledge.

Drifter

[DanS]

I talked to Bill.

I'm sticking to letting them go until I see a _study_ that says they're starving.

I didn't realize the topic had come up so didn't think to search.

[Owl]

Some folks say they starve.......I pitty the fool ..........actually, the rainbow trout has higher temp. tolerances according to the "study" and other info i've read.