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11:32 pm
March 19, 2004
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<<<<><<< Ok boys it's time to put your muskie where your mouth is. I just got an e-mail from Tom Perkarski at the hatchery, he said the tigers are ready to be stocked. Next Wensday, June 1, at Nockamixon,around 11am, the hatchery truck will be at the marina ramp with 2000 of our little striped friends. Tom said they are about 8'' long. So who can help with this worthy effort to truly make an impact on our muskie fishery. I can't make it myself as I am taking off half of this week to get ready to move this weekend. I'm hoping we can get at least three boats to help out. Two guys per boat is the way to go. If you stock well we will let you fish afterwards!!! ::) So lets get it!!!! <<<<><<< <<<<><<< <<<<><<< <<<<><<< <<<<><<< <<<<><<< <<<<><<<
12:04 am
March 22, 2004
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Hey,
I'll have to clear it with bossman before I can commit.
DL
DL
2:20 am
March 19, 2004
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I'm in as well with my boat. I do have a drum but it has holes in the bottom that I need to plug. I'll try to get her running by next week...
Chad
Chad T
2:24 am
I thought we had enough equipment for two boats with drums and airation.Lets chack and see who has what?Bob
3:03 am
June 23, 2004
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I'm in, if I can get a ride.I know the lake pretty well.
I've got a drum, if someone has air. If we can't find the other air pump, I'll buy one.
This is a great opportunity. At 8", we'll be able to put those puppies in some nice, unreachable weed beds. Let me know if one of you has room for me.
Capt. Dieter Scheel http://www.BigDRiverGuide.com
3:11 am
May 19, 2004
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I can clear my schedule to help out. Let me know if someone has room in the boat.
Barry
We may only see what we look for.
4:36 am
March 6, 2005
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I'd love to help out as well. I've got a boat with a good livewell and an aerator with a stone if that helps. The truck is back in the shop AGAIN, but I can make arrangements for another tow vehicle if I need to. Let me know what you guys need. -Eric
4:42 am
March 19, 2004
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OK guys, it's looking good.This float stocking sure is an interesting part of the whole muskie experience and in a couple of years we will all reap the rewards.
I have the other pump and two stones. I used them in April and they worked well. Whoever gets them from me will have to have a 12 volt battery to power the pump. I also have some five gallon buckets. I used them last year on the Nock and just made short runs,the guys with the airators can make the long runs.
4:50 am
March 19, 2004
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Eric, we could sure use you. I think you would be the forth boat. Last year we had three boats for this stocking and that went well, but we only hade a little over one thousand fish. This time we have two thousand fish, so we could use the extra hands. Anyone else?
1:50 pm
March 19, 2004
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Barry,
You can jump in with me. I'll be "working from home" that day so I won't be able to fish afterwards!
Chad T
8:47 pm
May 19, 2004
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I too will be working from home so I can meet you at the nock for stocking then head back.
Thanks again for the offer. I must have done something right to be invited back! [&]]
We may only see what we look for.
12:30 am
June 23, 2004
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Tom Sabia,
Will we be able to use the bigger motors for this project?
I'll use my big drum and the aerator, along with my boat's battery. That should give Tom Long and myself plenty of capacity to make couple of big hauls.
Capt. Dieter Scheel http://www.BigDRiverGuide.com
3:02 am
I dont t hink you get a chance to make multiple hauls.Its one shot and your done.Unless your the first guy to run a hand full of buckets out and you can get back before he starts dumping the last batch at the ramp.
3:48 am
May 19, 2004
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Is there a way we can keep him from dumping a bunch at the ramp?
Would it help if we brought waders and tried to chase away the fish that he dumps there?
Barry
We may only see what we look for.
4:29 am
March 6, 2005
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Count me in! Thanks Damian for the truck, but I get my truck back in the morning! If you want to come along that would be great though. Maybe we can put some time on the water afterwards!
I also may have access to a 250 gallon plastic container that will fit in the front of my boat. We used it years ago to water trees and it has never had any chemicals in it. I'm just not sure how big the opening is to get the fish in and out. I'll check friday. -Eric
3:14 pm
March 22, 2004
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Hey,
Well, I just got my truck out of the shop last night, for the overheating problem that has just recently developed, without a true diagnosis (other than putting a new radiator in). I'm going to try a short run with the boat this weekend to see how it reacts and then will decide whether or not to commit to Wednesday. I hate having to wait another 3 months to get a new truck because if this one overheats hauling the boat then I'm screwed for the summer. 🙁
DL
DL
12:57 pm
March 19, 2004
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Deiter, I'm pretty sure you can not run the big motor on the Nock.Time should not be a big factor as long as your airator is working.
Eric, a 250 gallon tank seems a bit big, we don't want to see you sink! 55 gallon plastic drums work really well. If anyone needs drums I can get them or I think Chuck Jones has one or two. Also, I have a pump and two stones, who needs them?
Right now I think these are the people we have helping,
Archie and family,
Chad and Barry,
Eric and Damian,
Tom Long and Dieter
Dave little...on the bubble
Barry, the way you keep them from dumping fish at the ramp is to take them all in the boats. If all the boats have barrels, I'm sure you can get them all in one shot.
3:54 am
I do have two drums at my place. I don't have a pump or stone.I'm located in bridgeport so if you need them give me a call (610-955-4495)
7:28 pm
March 22, 2004
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Hey,
Well, looks like I'm out for tomorrow's stocking. Boss is out of town and I figure I'll just sit this one out. Hopefully the four boats that are confirmed will be enough to get all of the fingerlings away from the ramp. Good luck boys.
DL
DL
12:44 am
Hey Arch,you've done a couple of theses so maybe you could help cordinate.Be carefull not to over load the drums with to many fish.I'm saveing my day/days for the fall.No sence in getting ten boats tomarrow and be short on another stocking.Good luck guys and may the muskie god be with you.O,he is. ;D
1:09 am
roger, roger.
1) any horsepower is ok to run for our stocking ;D
2) bring 5 gal buckets to haul fish to your drum. if you have drum, you will be carrying more so you need air stone
3) if you are using 5 gal buckets, bring lid, towel, or something to cover it up. they are jumpers. 😮
4) don't forget a small fish net if you are using drum. ::)
5) i will have a map and ask you to hit a certain areas
see you at the marina before 11
O0
archwheat
7:47 pm
March 19, 2004
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It was a great experience for sure! Hopefully the bass will leave them alone!
Chad
Chad T
8:10 pm
March 22, 2004
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Hey,
Great job guys!!! Hopefully it will be a key ingredient in making that lake a "must fish" destination. Again, way to go!!!
DL
DL
10:59 pm
I didn't even know he took that picture.
That was an awesome experience! We put our fish in a big lily patch and the little guys immediatly used the lilys for cover. We got some pics of them peeking out from under. It was really cool.
Pretty cool getting to throw the hammer down on the Nock.
11:20 pm
March 6, 2005
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It was great to get out and do something to help our fishery. Hopefully the Nock will come alive in the near future.
Those fingerlings were pretty feisty with lots of energy. I hope that they will adapt to their new environment with as few casualties as possible. They immediatly took to those lilys. Good to see their natural instinct kick in and go right for cover.
I loved that picture of Damian with the throttle down too. I'm sure we made a few people jealous that day! The extra 800 or so lbs did slow the boat down about six to eight mph though. Nothing like having permission to break the law. Maybe I should look into being a cop! -Eric
2:30 am
I'd like to thank everyone who participated in bettering muskie fishing in pa yesterday.This is what this club was assembled for.Thats two years in a row float stocking the nock.Three to for years should tell the tail.Great job guys.Bob
4:41 am
That's awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
3:40 pm
Man, oh man! Did you guys catch the punctuation in that one?
Keep up the good tom your tutor is working miracles
8:54 pm
March 19, 2004
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Great job guys, you all deserve a beer [&]]. I will keep in touch with Tom Perkarski at the hatchery and see if we can help some more.
Those 2000 fish were the only holdovers,so I don't think we will be float stocking again untill maybe September. I am sure the Muskie God thanks you all for helping!! <god><
2:56 pm
March 2, 2011
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Tom, let them know I live in the Scranton area. If the schedule can be arranged, I can assist them when they do lakes up in this area!
<<<<><<< Ed
Hooksets are free!!!
Come on you pink finned devils!! Your momma does bullheads!!! ;D
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