Local Collecting Trip & Guest Speaker Wild Peru 3/16/13

[Bedlamer]

I didn't notice your address on the first page of posts. Please PM me the address.

[mnemenoi]

I myself don't, but have seen others use them. I have been collecting in ditches since I remember, but I generally wear older leather boots I don't mind getting a bit trashed.

[clayt101]

Sorry to hijack again....
I was at Bass Pro the other day looking for boots for collecting trips. I realized that unless I got waders, there was no way to prevent water from getting in my shoes. Instead of fighting the water, I decided just to get aqua socks for $12. Do people use these in the field?

[Tiapan]

Im really excited about this meeting/ collection trip. it has been quite some time since i collected any natives ( and i do love them) am getting off work early so I can make the collecting. And it will be great to see everybody.

[mnemenoi]

No sweat Joe, looks to be shaping up like a very good trip/meeting and I can't wait to see what everyone catches.

[thewahakid]

Thanks for keeping me in mind Roy and Sasha. I will see you and the other members there.

Joe

[mnemenoi]

Here is a sticky in the Native section, but thought anyone interested in coming might not be aware of the website. These are all native Houstonian fish collected and photographed by a local collector. Many list collection sites and sizes and is terrific for a general idea on colors, finnage and body shapes. It also gives some idea on the diversity found here locally...

Biota of Houston

[johnnymisty]

Ill be there probably wont keep anything though it will be fun to catch and release or give away

[mnemenoi]

So everyone got their native tanks up and cycled?! I'm excited to see what everyone ends up with!
We do have a home for all unwanted/too-big-to-home-responsibly-fish from the trip: a HFB member is wanting to stock his daughter's pond with natives, so no worries there.

And I've been trying to figure out what's on the menu- we're definitely doing burgers, what else sounds good? Potato salad, chips and dip- typical BBQ stuff?
Sweets lovers- how's carrot cupcakes?

+1 Anyone that needs some direction on setting up/cycling a native tank let us know and we'll be happy to help! Who will be making it to the Native collection trip? What is everyone looking for? Just interested as I have a half dozen spots I know of and each has certain species that seem to be more common. Plants? Shrimp? Wild Sailfin Mollies (3-6")? Killifish?

[armthehomeless]

Re: Local Collecting Trip & Guest Speaker Wild Peru 3/16/13

True.

[mnemenoi]

I think they like whatever you want to bring , Ruffles, Ranch, Barbeque, whatever sounds great!

[johnnymisty]

Ill bring the chips what kind does erry one like

[mnemenoi]

Itenerary schedule

12:30-1:00pm - Meet up at Roy and Sashas place for Local Collection Trip, gather gear, determine car loads, ect.

1:00pm - Depart for Collection sites (Sasha will be at the house and can direct if anyone shows up late)

4:00pm - Return from the collection trip to our house. Take Showers if you like, take pictures of collected species, begin working on hamburgers/food. Everyone is welcome to stay and hang out, overlook the aquariums, vivariums

7:00pm - GHAC Meeting to commence (Might even be a bit earlier, I'll let Tim decide)

7:15pm - Welcome our guest speaker Brian Perkins from WildPeru to discuss Peruvian biotope, South American Killifish, Corydoras, and various plants he has collected.

8:00pm - End of the official meeting and hang out enjoying the evening

Things to Bring/Consider - Collection Trip - Sunscreen, tall boots, nets, collection bags, coolers, drinks, fishing lisence, ect.
GHAC Meeting - Chairs if possible, Chips, veggies, drinks, stuff for trade, hamburger buns, extra utensils/plates/plastic cups, anything you are inclined

[mnemenoi]

Thanks Beefy for the reminder and I'll update the first post to include the Itenerary/rough schedule of events. We do have a pair of showers and everyone is welcome to use them. A fishing License is legally required for anyone over 16 (I think) and a day lisence will cover everything we will do. There will likely be a few folks observing/watching/assisting and can be just as much fun.

[BeefyG]

Btw, I've noticed the walmarts near me have had their cast nets on clearance for about $5 less. Also, if planning on collecting a valid fishing license is needed. A day license can be had for about $11 if you don't want to buy a full year one. Only two people had a license on the last collecting trip I went on but I think the bystanders enjoyed watching Nick and I muck about. A change of clothes or at least a towel and some rinse off water is a good idea as well.