-----Original Message-----
>From: pinocchio <antilupa-in-yahoo.com>
>Sent: Mar 8, 2006 10:59 AM
>To: nanfa-l-in-nanfa.org
>Subject: Re: NANFA-L-- pipefishes in the Chesapeake Bay
>
>Hi Bob,
>
>I will definitely join the Annapolis and the Tidal
>Potomac River trips. I will have an MD fishing
>license. What about gear? I have only a medium sized
>hand net. Do we need a seine? I do not have a seine,
>and I do not know about the legality of using one in
>MD. If it is legal, can we borrow one from some place?
>
>Thank you
>sorin
>
>
>--- Bob Bock <bockhouse-in-earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>> Sorin, to answer your questions about future trips:
>>
>> These would involve a fair amount of driving time,
>> so I don't think it would be wise to combine them
>> with a trip to the Annapolis area. And you haven't
>> missed anything, I've just been thinking out loud.
>> Area trips possibilities include:
>>
>> Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis area, for Cyprinidon
>> variegatus, Bay anchovies, pipefish, mummichog,
>> silversides
>>
>> Tidal Potomac River, near Mount Vernon, for
>> Snakeheads (Channa argus argus)--for photographing
>> only, as these are illegal to transport. Other
>> species found in the area include silversides
>> (inland, I think), white perch, pumpkinseed,
>> bluegill, and redbreast sunfish; banded killifish,
>> highfin carpsucker
>>
>> Pennyfield Lock, C&O canal, North of Potomac
>> (angling trip for longear sunfish)
>>
>> Southern Maryland, for bluespotted sunfish, flier,
>> redfin pickerel, and warmouth.
>>
>> These are all tentative, as I haven't scheduled
>> anything or made inquiries into any necessary
>> permits. (The angling trip would only require that
>> those who plan to collect have a MD State fishing
>> lisence.)
>>
>> Hope that helps.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> >From: pinocchio <antilupa-in-yahoo.com>
>> >Sent: Mar 8, 2006 9:25 AM
>> >To: nanfa-l-in-nanfa.org
>> >Subject: Re: NANFA-L-- pipefishes in the Chesapeake
>> Bay
>> >
>> >--- Bob Bock <bockhouse-in-earthlink.net> wrote:
>> >
>> >> Each year, I lead a trip or two into nearby
>> areas.
>> >> Typically, I apply for a scientific collection
>> >> permit, on behalf of NANFA, that covers the
>> people
>> >> on the trip. Like you, I presume that it's legal
>> to
>> >> collect pipefish (but don't know for sure). I
>> know
>> >> lots of seahorses have fallen on hard
>> times--don't
>> >> know about our particular seahorse, but it's
>> always
>> >> best to check first.
>>
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