American eel an endangered species

Posted by Red on May 16, 2005 at 13:25:23:

In Reply to: Re: Fishing for Bass on Small Creeks? posted by Red on May 16, 2005 at 12:59:55:

I use to catch freshwater eels 30 years ago in
small creeks, hence my statement above.

After performing a bit of research it appears
they are now endangered.

My head has been in the sand on this.

I was unaware.

Hydroelectric dams appear to be the main cause.

Please don't fish for them.

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• Concider All Animals An Endangered Species! Dave Burrows 23:31:28 05/29/05 (0)
• Re: American eel an endangered species Bo 18:36:49 05/16/05 (2)
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