Baitfish Industry in Nepa By: Joe Gasper
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BAITFISH INDUSTRY IN NEPA BY: JOE GASPER
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Baitfish Industry in Nepa By: Joe Gasper. Notemigonus crysoleucas. Common name: Golden Shiner Sexually mature after one year May live up to 8 years Rarely grow over 10 inches. Pimephales promelas. Common name: Fathead minnow Grow to between 2.5 and 3 inches - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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BAITFISH INDUSTRY IN NEPA
BY: JOE GASPER
Notemigonus crysoleucas Common name: Golden
Shiner
Sexually mature after one year
May live up to 8 years
Rarely grow over 10 inches
Pimephales promelas
Common name: Fathead minnow Grow to between 2.5 and 3 inches 2 year lifespan, rarely live longer
then 3 years
Orconectes rusticus Rusty spots on
abdomen Black tip on claws Oval opening on
closed claw
Identification
Bait Ponds
Harvesting the Bait and Storing Them