Re:Battery-Electric Fishing Vessel Marks a Sea Change for Sm...
by steve_adams_86 on Sunday September 10, 2023 @07:20PM
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I recently looked at a study about largemouth bass and discovered that in at least one lake, they don’t appear to be bothered by motor noise. Even if the boat is maybe 5 meters away.
They also appear to have interesting and unexpected seasonal migrations and spawning patterns. They will situate themselves for prolonged periods in very different parts of a lake, over and over. Almost like they have vacation homes, haha.
But perhaps most surprising to me was their lack of response to loud motors and water disturbance by boats.
I have no doubt motors do spook some species, like trout or salmon.
They also appear to have interesting and unexpected seasonal migrations and spawning patterns. They will situate themselves for prolonged periods in very different parts of a lake, over and over. Almost like they have vacation homes, haha.
But perhaps most surprising to me was their lack of response to loud motors and water disturbance by boats.
I have no doubt motors do spook some species, like trout or salmon.