by Michael | May 6, 2013 | Lake Environment
The use of chemicals for controlling aquatic weeds is highly effective, but just how safe are they for the environment and you? Each year chemical control of aquatic weeds, particularly hydrilla, occur on our local water bodies. This week we will talk, in depth, about...
by Michael | May 1, 2013 | Fishing News
Source: Charlottesville Daily Progress Try the Staunton River below Brookneal. Stripers are on their annual spring run up river from Buggs Island Lake. These are one of only two landlocked striper populations in the United States that will actually spawn in fresh...
by Michael | Apr 22, 2013 | Lake Environment
Many of us are familiar with the food chain, especially that of which we find ourselves a part of, but what about aquatic ecosystems? This week we will take a break from hydrilla and talk a little about “who eats who” and the importance of balance in the...
by Michael | Apr 9, 2013 | Fishing News
Source: The Daily Progress Buggs Island. The crappie and bass have started moving shallow, towards the backs of creeks, triggered by the warm spell. In a crappie tournament at Bobcat’s a colossal 4.24 pound crappie won the big fish pot. I guess it did. Bets action for...
by Michael | Apr 8, 2013 | Lake Environment
In terms of general recreation, economic value, and public health, Hydrilla and other aquatic invasive species are bad news….. but what about for a fishery, especially that of one of the most sought after species in the United States; The Largemouth Bass? The opinions...
by Michael | Mar 30, 2013 | Fishing News
Source: Rural Virginian In Central Florida’s Lake Weir, what has come to be known as the Largemouth Bass Virus (LMBv) was discovered in 1991. Four years later, in Cooper Reservoir, S.C., the first related incident of fish mortality was reported, and the virus proved...
by Michael | Mar 25, 2013 | Lake Environment
Contrary to popular belief, there is no “one size fits all” model for aquatic invasive plant management. There are only a handful of aquatic invasive plant control methods suitable for the management of hydrilla in Kerr Lake, Lake Gaston, and other...
by Michael | Mar 20, 2013 | Fishing News
Source: The Daily Progress Buggs Island- Bobby Whitlow at Bobcat’s in Clarksville says bass are up in the creeks feeding right now, in 2 to10 feet of water, chasing the bait. The most productive baits for bass lately have been jerk baits, Shad Raps and most any small,...
by Michael | Mar 12, 2013 | Lake Environment
Over the past few weeks we have discussed aquatic invasive plant species that cause issues in Kerr Lake and Lake Gaston as well as many other water bodies in our State. Now that we have a better handle on these plants, where they came from, how they grow and what...
