Re: NANFA-- Odd breeding colors on a rainbow darter

R. W. Wolff (choupiqu_at_wctc.net)
Fri, 13 Oct 2000 00:04:48 -0500

I am pretty sure they spawn in gravel in the riffles, or just below them. I
have black netting, but wouldnt think that in strong current color would
matter much. The fish are either going in the net because they cant go
around it, or they are thinking it is a good hiding spot.
Ray

> after observed very carefuly, though. But do you know the spwning methos
of
> blacksides? This is way off topic, but do you know if it will make a
> difference if the netting color for a dip net used in riffles will scare
> the darters out of the net quicker?

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