I’m happy to join the group and look forward to contributing. I work for Uga Extension as a fisheries biologist where I help landowners with watershed restoration projects, Pond management recommendations, and native fishes work.

Our most recent work has been cataloging genetics on the upper Chattahoochee basin for Shoal Bass and Chattahoochee Bass. This genetics work has leveraged a lot of money for watershed protection in the area.

I am an avid custom Rod builder, Swimbait enthusiast, and I love fishing of all types. My favorite places to fish are on the river locally for shoal bass. I also love inshore salt and places like Quetico Park.

I love Shimano reels and fatback hearing baits. I look forward to interacting with many of you. Don’t hesitate to send Pond management questions anytime. I can answer them free of charge.

Also if you’re nearby, I’m happy to repair rods. One of the passion I have is youth fishing events. I used to coordinate the southeastern youth Kayak fishing platform on Facebook. We’re hoping to bring some of those competitive youth Kayak experiences back.

If you’re in the northeast Georgia area hit me up and I’ll keep you posted these things develop. In the past, we offer free tournaments for kids and an effort to get them out on the water and to help them obtain free gear to encourage them to develop a love of fishing like we have. Have a good day. Thank you for reading.

Welcome!

Hello Steven and Welcome to Bass Resource ~

A-Jay

Thank you

Welcome!

Welcome

Welcome, it’s great to have such an enthusiast join in. Look forward to your knowledgeable interactions.

Welcome to BR Steven. Based on your introduction you will be bringing a wealth of knowledge to the forums. Thanks for sharing.

Welcome from the Sunshine state!

I’ve worked as a biologist for over 30 years. Happy to try to help anyone who asks questions. If you’re ever in NE GA I can try to show you how to catch Bartrams, Shoal, Alabama, and Chattahoochee bass anytime. In GA you can pick up 8-10 bass species fairly easily.

It’s fun to meet and learn from folks on the forums. Thanks for all the welcomes everyone.

Welcome to Bassresource

Welcome aboard, Steven! 🤙

35 minutes ago, Lurechucker said:

I’ve worked as a biologist for over 30 years. Happy to try to help anyone who asks questions. If you’re ever in NE GA I can try to show you how to catch Bartrams, Shoal, Alabama, and Chattahoochee bass anytime. In GA you can pick up 8-10 bass species fairly easily.

What can you tell me about crayfish and seasonal color changes?

I'm up in South East Virginia, so not sure how it would relate to GA

species.....

1 hour ago, Darren. said:

Welcome aboard, Steven! 🤙

What can you tell me about crayfish and seasonal color changes?

I'm up in South East Virginia, so not sure how it would relate to GA

species.....

Haven’t worked with crawfish except for educating both sides of the potential negative efffects of bringing in red swamp crawfish for trophy bass and aquaculture in GA. We have a lot of native species that could be negatively impacted. Consultants try to tell clients they fill an entirely different niche in the food web so they’ll be good for ponds. I don’t have any research to prove or disprove that claim. Maybe it makes sense, but the worry about them being invasive has real potential.

Here’s an article from folks in VA that should give some good insight to your situation:

Sustaining America's Aquatic Biodiversity - Crayfish Biod...

Freshwater habitats throughout the United States harbor the richest diversity of crayfish in the world. These aquatic animals serve as important links in the food web, indicators of water quality, and

2 hours ago, little giant said:

Welcome from the Sunshine state!

How far down did the freeze smoke all of the tropical fishes? I used to deliver them to 5-D and EkkWill in Plant City. I was thinking about hitting the top of the Everglades this spring for some canal fishing with my kids. I also loved fishing the forest lakes around Ocala and the Big Bend. Also spent a lot of time around Gulf Breeze with my major professor when he retired. Some great waters in FL.

Major fish kill in Headwaters of tilapia. That's near Vero Beach. Also a fish kill in Okeechobee including snook, armored catfish & other species.

Yes, Peacocks killed in Palm Beach and Northern part of Broward counties. Heard it was pretty bad in the Everglades....

Welcome from Northern Kakalaki

3 hours ago, IYAOYAS said:

Welcome from Northern Kakalaki

You live in a beautiful place. I used to come to Fletcher for Apple & viticulture trainings. Also sampled fishes on the French Broad for a few years.

Hi from the Sunshine State of Florida

Welcome, great group

14 hours ago, little giant said:

Yes, Peacocks killed in Palm Beach and Northern part of Broward counties. Heard it was pretty bad in the Everglades....

Probably a good thing since most are invasives but some of the videos show some nice fishes floating.

Welcome to BassResource.

Peacocks were intentionally introduced by the FWC......

1 hour ago, little giant said:

Peacocks were intentionally introduced by the FWC......

I remember hearing that.. but can't remember if they were introduced purely for sport fishing, or to offset some other ecological issue?