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MikeF-NH · 07-02-2014, 07:58 AM

I caught less rock bass this year than last year but I don't think thats because their numbers are dwindling. I just find that if you catch one there are MANY around that area so when I catch one, I move 100 feet up the shoreline. Not sure fisherman can have much impact on reducing rock bass populations. People have recommended tossing them up on shore when caught but most shore is privately owned and I equate that to driving my someones house and putting dead fish in their driveway. BUT yes I would like to see the rock bass gone.

I haven't caught crappie on Winni. I think there is reasonable chance that the poster mistook rock bass for crappie (i dont think they are the same table fare)

07-02-2014, 07:58 AM	#5
MikeF-NH Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 318 Thanks: 2 Thanked 120 Times in 80 Posts	I caught less rock bass this year than last year but I don't think thats because their numbers are dwindling. I just find that if you catch one there are MANY around that area so when I catch one, I move 100 feet up the shoreline. Not sure fisherman can have much impact on reducing rock bass populations. People have recommended tossing them up on shore when caught but most shore is privately owned and I equate that to driving my someones house and putting dead fish in their driveway. BUT yes I would like to see the rock bass gone. I haven't caught crappie on Winni. I think there is reasonable chance that the poster mistook rock bass for crappie (i dont think they are the same table fare)