downriggeral
8/5/2013 8:03:00 AMThe State will never leave Sprague alone! They think it is a place to raise trout. It does grow some huge trout that eat snails and taste like MUD. I've caught some beauties at different times of the year; the only time they are remotely edible is in the late fall/early winter just before ice up.
The lake should be definitely left alone as a self sustaining spiny ray fishery; think of the money that the WDFW could save and use elsewhere like boat launch docks so us old gezers can get in the boat!
The lake should be definitely left alone as a self sustaining spiny ray fishery; think of the money that the WDFW could save and use elsewhere like boat launch docks so us old gezers can get in the boat!
Anglinarcher
8/5/2013 12:49:00 PMCongrats, you are the first to catch a bluegill out of Sprague since the rehab. Too have caught two is quite an accomplishment!
Sounds like the Bass had a great spawn, perhaps in a few years, if the Gills and Crappie get a foot hold........
You did not catch a berbot, or burbot. What you caught was a Sculpin, most likely a mottled Sculpin. They are native and did not get killed out during the rehab. They are an important source of food for the Bass, large Trout, etc.
Thanks for the report, it is good to see someone else out fishing for and reporting on the Spinney rays at Sprague other then myself.
Sounds like the Bass had a great spawn, perhaps in a few years, if the Gills and Crappie get a foot hold........
You did not catch a berbot, or burbot. What you caught was a Sculpin, most likely a mottled Sculpin. They are native and did not get killed out during the rehab. They are an important source of food for the Bass, large Trout, etc.
Thanks for the report, it is good to see someone else out fishing for and reporting on the Spinney rays at Sprague other then myself.