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NorthEastFisherman
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 Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 2:56 pm Post subject: CT record fish question |
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I know a spot that has a pumpkinseed that is either close to or is the record for the state (1.3lbs). If i catch this fish what do i need to do if it is actually a record for the state? Im buying a digital scale sometime this week btw.
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SAP284
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| Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 5:16 pm Post subject: |
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Bring it to a certified place that has a scale like a bait shop or deli. Get a printout, get a good picture of you with the fish as well at the spot. Fill out the form and have a witness sign it that was there. I think that's it? Check the DEP's website there is a little more information. Certified weight and picture are the most important. Just to be safe I would take several pics of it measured, weighed, etc.
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NorthEastFisherman
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| Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 8:43 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, i dont wanna kill the fish but i guess id be able to keep it in a large bucket and then release him back at his home.
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Michael
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| Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 10:09 pm Post subject: |
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That's one of the oldest records in the book! I love how aggressive pumpkinseeds are compared to bluegills their own size.
Good luck on the new record! |
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SAP284
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| Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 11:40 pm Post subject: |
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| NorthEastFisherman wrote: | | Thanks, i dont wanna kill the fish but i guess id be able to keep it in a large bucket and then release him back at his home. |
You can definitely do it without killing it. Get an aerated bucket to keep it alive...they are always good to have anyways if you don't have one.
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NorthEastFisherman
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| Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 11:42 pm Post subject: |
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And they are much prettier! There are also huge sunnies in there but not as big as the record. I cant wait til my scale comes in the mail haha!
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mikey5string
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| Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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| I dont think you can get officially get a state record AND release the fish. You can get a certificate acknowledging your catch but Im pretty sure I read that C&R cannot qualify for state records. |
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SAP284
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| Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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That's what I thought originally, but you can release it. Check out the DEP fishing report on 5/6/12 (link below). A new state record carp was caught this year AND released.
http://www.ct.gov/dep/lib/dep/fishing/weekly_reports/fishreport052412.pdf
It does contradict what the angler's guide says, but if the DEP is publishing the fishing report and acknowledging a state record at the same time - they must be honoring it.
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therieldeal
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| Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 3:37 pm Post subject: |
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The state record catfish was also caught and released, although it died the next day
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NorthEastFisherman
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| Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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If i catch him and its a record then ill probably get it mounted.
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