Local wildlife rehabilitation centre needs perch

[Sundancefisher]

And guess who has lots. They are hoping for 300/month frozen.

So I am looking to pull some volunteers together to help catch as many as we can in a weekend. Maybe next weekend.

I can bring limited numbers in to fish at a time so please send me a PM.

Please note what works best is 6 lb mono with small chartreuse jigs like genz worm or lindy fat boys with a red chironolid dropper.

I also tie size 8-14 chartreuse flies on Maruto hooks with chartreuse and orange tungsten beads.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/20-10-Maruto-...4AAOSwT6pVqEzA

[Sundancefisher]

These simple little flies work great.

They don't need to be pretty because after 100 or so you need to redo the marabou.

[Bigfeet]

For around the same price, with no shipping costs, you can get the same style hooks at the local stores - Mustad 32833BLN. Work great for small jigs or tying balanced leech style flies.

[BStillie58]

Pick me pick me!! I'm free this weekend if you're looking for help I'd be more then happy to catch some perch . Let me know pm me for my cell number

[Sundancefisher]

Originally Posted by Bigfeet

For around the same price, with no shipping costs, you can get the same style hooks at the local stores - Mustad 32833BLN. Work great for small jigs or tying balanced leech style flies.

Those would work. Who in Calgary sells?

[waterninja]

Could you please explain what this thread is about? It sounds like a zoo or mink farm needs feed and you have a private pond or lake that is full of stunted perch.

[Sundancefisher]

Originally Posted by waterninja

Could you please explain what this thread is about? It sounds like a zoo or mink farm needs feed and you have a private pond or lake that is full of stunted perch.

A wildlife rehabilitation group would like some perch to help feed their animals they are helping.

Lake Sundance has a zillion 5-7 inch perch. They would like a mess. Match made in heaven.

[the local angler]

only perch or would they accept other species like prussian carp?

[Sundancefisher]

Originally Posted by the local angler

only perch or would they accept other species like prussian carp?

Don't see why they wouldn't take carp.

Mink farms would also. Chickens would probably go to town on carp as would pigs.

Someone also mentioned that in Calgary there is a group that believe in feeding fresh uncooked food to dogs. Some currently use perch from our lake. Carp should work also.

[waterninja]

Originally Posted by Sundancefisher

A wildlife rehabilitation group would like some perch to help feed their animals they are helping.

Lake Sundance has a zillion 5-7 inch perch. They would like a mess. Match made in heaven.

I think it's great that you can help out this center. Can anyone just come and fish Sundance and contribute their catch to the center? In the OP, you make it sound like you have to supervise the harvest.

[Sundancefisher]

Originally Posted by waterninja

I think it's great that you can help out this center. Can anyone just come and fish Sundance and contribute their catch to the center? In the OP, you make it sound like you have to supervise the harvest.

Sundance is a private man made lake with about 3500 homes and 15,000 residents. Residents are allowed to bring in up to two guests each.

Not sure how many other groups could use perch. I offered some to the Calgary Zoo years ago. The vet refused as they were worried about City contamination.


Here are the lake rules. Fishin is down the list.
http://www.lakesundance.org/lake-rules.html

[waterninja]

Originally Posted by Sundancefisher

Sundance is a private man made lake with about 3500 homes and 15,000 residents. Residents are allowed to bring in up to two guests each.

Not sure how many other groups could use perch. I offered some to the Calgary Zoo years ago. The vet refused as they were worried about City contamination.


Here are the lake rules. Fishin is down the list.
http://www.lakesundance.org/lake-rules.html

Thanks for that info. The link made for some interesting reading. I like that they are using grass carp to help control weeds and algae. I will never understand why they stopped that in a lot of lakes. Would have prevented a lot of summer algae blooms, and a lot of winter kills.
Good luck with your little project Sundance. Sounds like it could be a fun time for participants.
P.S. A lake that size (33 acres), and that deep (22 ft), must grow some decent size trout. Whats the largest trout that you have caught? Do residents have a fun little derby going each year?