Comments - Warning...not big bluegills...but giant perch! - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-29T07:13:11Zhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=2036984%3ABlogPost%3A9562&xn_auth=noI'm skeptical about anything…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-01-08:2036984:Comment:141962009-01-08T16:15:40.465ZDouglas Buckhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/DouglasBuck
I'm skeptical about anything being introduced to a new environment, whether it be plant or animal. What effect will it have on the food chain? People should take advantage of what is already available, walleye for instance.
I'm skeptical about anything being introduced to a new environment, whether it be plant or animal. What effect will it have on the food chain? People should take advantage of what is already available, walleye for instance. That's a jumbo perch, Nate!!…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2008-12-03:2036984:Comment:118722008-12-03T15:47:24.700ZDavid Mericalhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/DavidMerical
That's a jumbo perch, Nate!! I do believe that's "wall-worthy"!
That's a jumbo perch, Nate!! I do believe that's "wall-worthy"! we've got access to a lake th…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2008-12-03:2036984:Comment:118642008-12-03T04:22:32.406ZJustin Gloedehttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JustinGloede
we've got access to a lake thats land locked thats got some perch 12+ in it up here.. its impressive saw em on camera last winter.
we've got access to a lake thats land locked thats got some perch 12+ in it up here.. its impressive saw em on camera last winter. Gotta post this photo of a 1…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2008-12-03:2036984:Comment:118612008-12-03T03:06:36.094ZIowaNatehttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/IowaNate
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Gotta post this photo of a 14.5" monster that was cuaght when fishing for bluegill on the Mississippi River in Guttenberg , Iowa.
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Gotta post this photo of a 14.5" monster that was cuaght when fishing for bluegill on the Mississippi River in Guttenberg , Iowa. I'm drooling thinking of the…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2008-10-31:2036984:Comment:96012008-10-31T22:07:51.311ZFroschhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JasonFroschheiser
I'm drooling thinking of the filets off those perch. Bruce I bet your Dad knows where that photo is hidden.;)
I'm drooling thinking of the filets off those perch. Bruce I bet your Dad knows where that photo is hidden.;) I'd also look up "Donaldson S…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2008-10-31:2036984:Comment:95952008-10-31T17:02:46.783ZBruce Condellohttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/BruceCondello
I'd also look up "Donaldson Strain Steelhead Rainbow Trout". Fascinating story about Lauren Donaldson from Washington University and how he used genetic selection to create a super fast growing strain. They're still in use today. There's actually a photo of Donaldson Steelhead somewhere hidden on this site! ;)
I'd also look up "Donaldson Strain Steelhead Rainbow Trout". Fascinating story about Lauren Donaldson from Washington University and how he used genetic selection to create a super fast growing strain. They're still in use today. There's actually a photo of Donaldson Steelhead somewhere hidden on this site! ;) Dave - search for "triploid".…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2008-10-31:2036984:Comment:95932008-10-31T14:51:17.905ZZighttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Zig
Dave - search for "triploid". I believe this (trout)strain may be what you are referring to.<br />
Add heat - stop reproduction - make big..............very big.
Dave - search for "triploid". I believe this (trout)strain may be what you are referring to.<br />
Add heat - stop reproduction - make big..............very big. Thanks Bruce! Maybe a little…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2008-10-31:2036984:Comment:95912008-10-31T14:29:47.503ZDavid Mericalhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/DavidMerical
Thanks Bruce! Maybe a little creative genetic selection on someone's part could create a North American strain with this desired size characteristic?<br />
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Bruce, you're probably familiar with this...some university lab developed a genetic strain of rainbow trout (I think), that was altered to improve the food intake vs. weight gain ratio. The fish they produced were really fat and fast-growing. I read this and saw the pictures many years ago, and can't readily find the source.<br />
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I did just find…
Thanks Bruce! Maybe a little creative genetic selection on someone's part could create a North American strain with this desired size characteristic?<br />
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Bruce, you're probably familiar with this...some university lab developed a genetic strain of rainbow trout (I think), that was altered to improve the food intake vs. weight gain ratio. The fish they produced were really fat and fast-growing. I read this and saw the pictures many years ago, and can't readily find the source.<br />
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I did just find something about Koi that relates to what you've said about bluegills. Koi growth rates slow considerable once the fish reaches maturity. Therefore, delaying maturation should result in a larger fish at a given age. In a natural system, is there any way to delay fish (bluegill) maturation, or perhaps simply selectively breed fish that are slow to mature AND have high growth rates? I assume this is exactly what you are doing now, right? Here's an excellent link with…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2008-10-30:2036984:Comment:95802008-10-30T23:25:54.666ZBruce Condellohttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/BruceCondello
Here's an excellent link with some discussion.<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.pondboss.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&topic=11387&gonew=1">HERE</a>
Here's an excellent link with some discussion.<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.pondboss.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&topic=11387&gonew=1">HERE</a> ...or walleye! Those things a…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2008-10-30:2036984:Comment:95732008-10-30T22:15:49.901ZBruce Condellohttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/BruceCondello
...or walleye! Those things are amazing. I know there have been efforts to bring them to the U.S. I'll try to find a little information on Pond Boss forums, because I know it's been discussed there.
...or walleye! Those things are amazing. I know there have been efforts to bring them to the U.S. I'll try to find a little information on Pond Boss forums, because I know it's been discussed there.