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As for the invasive species, that could have an effect on the tourism, because if i wanted to fish for bass or pickeral I'd just stay in MA.
While I agree that we do have it pretty good here in Maine concerning brook trout I think an even bigger issue on protecting native brookies is habitat, development and urbanization NOT invasive species.Many small, "trickles" of water hold some of the most native fish and are looked upon as just a stream with no fish in it. When we start building roads and houses too close to these streams we lose the precious habitat for these fish and all of a sudden we lose the natives period.I'm all for stocking but I question the logic that goes into the decisions on where brookies are stocked and the amount of fish being put in at particular spots. Some of the places and the amount of fish being put in is completely asinine. I think the state needs to do a much better job putting brookies where they can holdover if not caught the same year they are stocked.
I pretty much agree with everything written here.Unfortunately I think many anglers loose perspective on this sport. Sure a 20 pound Pike is fun, but to me a 5 pound Brook Trout is as rewarding.... even more so should this be a native fish!
I pretty much agree with everything written here.Unfortunately I think many anglers loose perspective on this sport. Sure a 20 pound Pike is fun, but to me a 5 pound Brook Trout is as rewarding.... even more so should this be a native fish! Perspective.....I think fishing is being swept up with the rest of life, bigger is better and we need instant gratification."I want to catch fish over 20 pounds and I want to catch one ever hour on the hour"There is definately a feeling of pride for putting in the time and energy to be a successful angler in Maine waters.