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Slate wipers: New Zealand mud snails are moving into the nation's best trout streams- and nobody can stop them

Article Abstract:

The New Zealand mud snails are moving into the US best trout streams, the Firehole, the Sacramento, the Green or the favorite river and are laying their waste into it. They consume at least 75 percent of the primary production in the Polecat Creek, while in some waters they are estimated to be consuming over 90 percent of the primary productivity.

United States, New Zealand, Snails

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Golden trout: beating around the Bush

Article Abstract:

The translocation and planting of the golden trout that evolved in the Kern Plateau of southern Sierra Nevada and its endangered status is discussed. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is trying to consider placing the golden trout on the endangered species list.

Commercial Fishing, Fishing, Nevada, Protection and preservation, Fishes, Trout

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Bass without gas: floating for stripers in the Sacramento Delta

Article Abstract:

The confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers creates almost 1,000 miles of saltwater estuary creeks, canals, and ponds. A guide to the peak fall-winter striped bass fly-fishing season is provided.

California, Cover Story, Fly fishing, Striped bass, Striped bass fishing, Sacramento River, Striped basses

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