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    Hey everyone I have decided to try my hand at a native tank or two. I found an article about some native collecting spots not too far from town, that have some interesting fishin them. Like Golden topminnows, Pygmy Sunfish, Least Killifish, and also Sailfin mollies, and Mosquitofish. Also some brackish fish like sheepshead minnow and Bayou Killifish and Rainwater Killifish. since im thinkin of tryin a brackish tank too im super interested in getting some collecting soon. the spots are near Winnie on the way to Bolivar pennisula (a drive i know well) And if nothing else its an excuse to go to the beach for a day if nothing is gettin caught. Im looking for my frst trip to try Next Thursday after i get a few more tanks going this Thursday. Anyone who would like to come with, let me know. I understand that its not a prime day to go collecting (being in the middle of the week) but its the only time i got .  But i am definately looking to have fun on the trip and hoeflly get some interesting little critters. Im especially wanting some pygmy sunfish. If you are wanting to come what are you looking for in particular?
    Never fear I is here
    David Abeles
    Vice President
    Greater Houston Aquarium Club

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    David, I love collecting, but I am not off during the week. I know some great brackish places in Freeport, and Duessen Park in Lake Houston is a great place for mollies, golden killifish, sunfish, and even pickerel. I am taking a week off the end of May. Would you be interested in going then?
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    • #3
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      of course, as long as you promise to behave :wink:   but that wold probably be one of my later trips because i have to get ready for my summer trips.
      Never fear I is here
      David Abeles
      Vice President
      Greater Houston Aquarium Club

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      • #4
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        my summer vacation trips that is
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        David Abeles
        Vice President
        Greater Houston Aquarium Club

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        • #5
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          Originally posted by Tiapan";p="
          of course, as long as you promise to behave :wink:  .
          I always do :!: Just do not wear a speedo if we go to the beach! :devil:
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          • #6
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            Ok update on the trip. I am still planning on going next thursday, but i went and got some equipment for the trip. Things i purchased, I got some waiters and some heavy rubber boots (for stompin in the mud), I also picked up some portabl aerators/ and another bait bucket, plus lids for two 5 gallons buckets to use them as more bait buckets. I also picked up a minnow trap/ and also a Minnow seine, I figure there are plenty of things that should not be able to escape us now. for annyone interested Vinle waiders at academy are under 10 bucks and rubber boots are like 12 to 15 dollars. thats not too bad to stay dry while netting muck and fish up :wink:
            Never fear I is here
            David Abeles
            Vice President
            Greater Houston Aquarium Club

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            • #7
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              oh and i also picked up a fish identification book for freshwater fishes of texas/ it does have a great many of the smaller guys in there.
              Never fear I is here
              David Abeles
              Vice President
              Greater Houston Aquarium Club

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              • #8
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                Also if there are those that cant make it but could pick up fish afterwards i would be happy to bring some back if we come across any extra. but make your requests early and reasonable.
                Never fear I is here
                David Abeles
                Vice President
                Greater Houston Aquarium Club

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                • #9
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                  this is a pic of the pygmy sunfish im looking for, some have more bright colors as well
                  Never fear I is here
                  David Abeles
                  Vice President
                  Greater Houston Aquarium Club

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                  • #10
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                    Originally posted by Tiapan";p="
                    Also if there are those that cant make it but could pick up fish afterwards i would be happy to bring some back if we come across any extra. but make your requests early and reasonable.
                    Let me know what you catch next week.
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                    • #11
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                      don't you have to have a license or permit too?
                      The ultimate oxymoron - Narcolepsy and ADHD.
                      Who says you can`t have it all??!!

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                      • #12
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                        Spot,

                        I am sure that Taipan has a fishing license for all fish found in Texas.. I am positive he would not go out there to collect without one.  Texas Wildlife would have a cow if he is found without one.

                        Jesper

                        What fish do Jesper have
                        180 WC T. Moorii Chilambo +1 Petro trewavasae.
                        110
                        Cyps, WC Xeno Spilopterus Kipili WC/F1/F2 T. sp red Kiku
                        58 S. Decorus

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                        • #13
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                          Originally posted by Spot86t";p="
                          don't you have to have a license or permit too?
                          Yes you do! I need to get a new fishing license myself.
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                          • #14
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                            Here in Texas, they (fishing license's) are sold in the summer, if you buy one now, it will expire at the end of August. If you buy it on Sept 1st, it will be good until next September.

                            You could purchase a one day permit however, just an FYI.

                            CF
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                            • #15
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                              Originally posted by CichlidFan";p="
                              Here in Texas, they (fishing license's) are sold in the summer, if you buy one now, it will expire at the end of August. If you buy it on Sept 1st, it will be good until next September.
                              You could purchase a one day permit however, just an FYI.

                              CF
                              Actually, you can now get fishing licences for a whole year. I have done this for the past 3 years at Walmart. I think I paid about $55.00 or so for a license for both fresh and saltwater from 3/07-3/08. You have to ask for a yearly license instead of one for the season. I plan to get another yearly one before my next collection or crabbing/fishing trip.
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