Hey Bill,
Were the rainbow females fattened up with eggs yet? I suppose you
know, but when they are about to spawn, the females look absolutely
bloated, as the eggs come to maturity. Also, I suppose this stream
is warmer than more rural streams since it receives stormwater and
other "effluent", no? This may hasten the maturation of the eggs
prior to spawning. By the way, I have a little context for what you
may have observed. I remember the lovely conservatory from my visit
with your club, was it last year? My mind is a blur.
-- Mark Conejo Creek drainage California USA<))>< /----------------------------------------------------------------------- / This is the discussion list of the North American Native Fishes / Association (NANFA). Comments made on this list do not necessarily / reflect the beliefs or goals of NANFA. For more information about NANFA, / visit http://www.nanfa.org Please make sure all posts to nanfa-l are / consistent with the guidelines as per / http://www.nanfa.org/guidelines.shtml To subscribe, unsubscribe, or get / help, visit the NANFA email list home page and archive at / http://www.nanfa.org/email.shtml