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Turn Key · 04-30-2007, 10:12 AM

Hi Duffy and welcome aboard! Hope we can help a bit.

Can't speak for those two bodies of water but I do know that there have been a number of warnings about different lakes. I'm not sure just how much stock I put in any of these warnings by so called "experts". These are the same types of people who, back in the mid-70s, told us that their tests proved that saccharin was going to kill us all. Of course, that assumed that the "normal" human being was going to consume 800 cans of deit soda per day for 7 years

:rolleyes:

. That has caused me to read these warnings with a bit of a jaded eye.

None the less, I do look at the way the waters in Texas have changed over the years. This has caused me to think twice about eating fish that I catch. There are a number of places where I don't worry much but, these are "private" lakes and ponds and a few flowing rivers and streams. Most places, I choose to "catch & release". To be honest, with the exception of crappie and large bluegills, all of my fishing is "catch & release". If I want fish to eat, it's easy enough to go to the store and buy catfish. I find catfish much better eating then bass but not as good as crappie or 'gills. This leaves the trophy bass in the lake for all to have fun with.

I really don't believe that there is any huge risk in eating fish caught in most Texas waters. I just don't see the point when there is an abundance of farm-raised fish on the market, often on sale at a very good price. Of course, this is my choice and you are welcome to make yours. All I ask is that you conserve the great blessings that we in Texas enjoy.

Happy Camping!

04-30-2007, 10:12 AM	#3
Turn Key Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Central Texas Posts: 495	Re: question about braunig and calaveras waters Hi Duffy and welcome aboard! Hope we can help a bit. Can't speak for those two bodies of water but I do know that there have been a number of warnings about different lakes. I'm not sure just how much stock I put in any of these warnings by so called "experts". These are the same types of people who, back in the mid-70s, told us that their tests proved that saccharin was going to kill us all. Of course, that assumed that the "normal" human being was going to consume 800 cans of deit soda per day for 7 years :rolleyes: . That has caused me to read these warnings with a bit of a jaded eye. None the less, I do look at the way the waters in Texas have changed over the years. This has caused me to think twice about eating fish that I catch. There are a number of places where I don't worry much but, these are "private" lakes and ponds and a few flowing rivers and streams. Most places, I choose to "catch & release". To be honest, with the exception of crappie and large bluegills, all of my fishing is "catch & release". If I want fish to eat, it's easy enough to go to the store and buy catfish. I find catfish much better eating then bass but not as good as crappie or 'gills. This leaves the trophy bass in the lake for all to have fun with. I really don't believe that there is any huge risk in eating fish caught in most Texas waters. I just don't see the point when there is an abundance of farm-raised fish on the market, often on sale at a very good price. Of course, this is my choice and you are welcome to make yours. All I ask is that you conserve the great blessings that we in Texas enjoy. Happy Camping! __________________ Turn Key, DW & Tilly, The Camping Boston Terrier '03 Chevy 2500HD, 4X4, X-Cab, Long Bed '04 K-Z "Durango", 275RK ("Sunday Haus II") Twin Kayaks, "The Ride" by Wilderness Systems North Central Texas, Where The West Begins!