#chain pickerel

[antiqueanimals]

Wildlife in North Carolina. February 1965. Illustration by Duane Raver Jr.

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#marine life #fish #bony fish #pickerel #redfin pickerel #chain pickerel #pike #northern pike #muskellunge #Duane Raver Jr.

[fish-daily]

fish 278 - chain pickerel

for the fishuary day 16 prompt - freshwater fish!

see the prompt list here

#fish #fish daily #chain pickerel #drawing #fishuary2024 #favs

[bonefall]

howdy, super enjoying clanmew day! hope its not bothersome but I wanted to pop in and talk about two of my ocs' name translations-

thunderchase > krrakapaoha "thunder will-travel", better translated as "will seek out thunder", in reference to her bold daring attitude - it's supposed to evoke the image of running directly into a storm! her name could also be translated as stormchaser or thrillseeker. the boldness of her name is in contrast to her sister's name, which is...

pickerelstripe > kishkiseek (kishki is a claymew word shhh) "chain pickerel with thick stripes". could also be translated as.... uh, pickerelstripe. her name's supposed to be rather dull, especially next to her sister, which plays into some major self-worth issues - it doesn't help that their dad's the leader and christened them with these names.

theres some other fun names I have too but a lot of them involve my own words and i'd feel bad flooding your inbox with stuff from my dialect aha

No no feel free to go on, I love everyone who's submitted a dialect and it's good to see you around. Chop up snippets of your lore and send them in as like... "tidbits" and I'll shout out your sideblog every time, if you'd like. I need to fix up the masterpost tonight to bring more attention to the specific blogs that run their own, btw, thinking out loud.

GO LOOK AT THEIR DIALECT, Claymew, on their sideblog @pickerelstripe

But anyway! Onwards!

Pickerel isn't here in the UK, but there is a very similar sort of flower. Pickerel is a US waterplant, with a rising purple flower that pokes above the surface of the water, but in the UK, there is the very special,

THIS IS ITS ACTUAL NAME,

Smartweed.

[ID: A picture of the real, actual, existing plant, smartweed. It is a clustered, corncob-like pink flower that rises on a stalk out of the water.]

It's also called amphibious bistort, which Clan cats agree with. It's from the same cultural "classification" of flowers as bistort, hyacinth, and loosestrife. At some point I would like to make a "clan culture" guide to how they sort flowers, but for now, the words to know are these;

Tower (Flower) = Swahr A generic term for a tall, compound flower or several flowers that grow around a central point, usually without thorns (which excludes teasel by definition). Typically purple or pink.

Smartweed (Polygonum amphibium) = Yarpow A semi-aquatic flower which can count as a "reed" in Clanmew. A welcome, beloved pop of pink at the waterside, though Clerics occasionally grapple with a recurring falsehood that burning it will make a cat smarter. It doesn't. It just causes smoke inhalation. Where does the falsehood come from? RiverClan perpetuates the rumor as a mean joke against other Clans. Word comes from Brain + Light Pink (the color 'blush', in Clanmew).

#ALSO everyone sorry today's Clanmew Day has been a bit slower than usual #October was a bit of a slump and today I got caught in the rain #BUT like an unhinged fic author who updates a chapter 10 years later #I am unstoppable <3 #Clanmew #Smartweed #Claymew

[thenativetank]

VA Native Fish Hunting - Interlude

Alright so I did some scouring through the VA 2024 Fishing Regulations for places to fish and found a mill pond about 25 minutes down the road. Neat! This area apparently has Fliers, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, Redear Sunnies... I can't wait to...

Wait. Where's the water?

Okay so apparently the dam broke a few years back - and the river lost about 6 feet of depth. Holy moly. I staked out some other areas as the rain started, so hopefully better luck next week.

#Welp #Win some lose some

[anchovy]

Twick or tweat 🐱

CHAIN PICKEREL

#ask #trick or fish

[mastergir]

gir whats your favorite fish to target? i'm a big fan of smallmouth bass because i like wading rivers to fish for them but catfish are a close second because i think theyre cute

I'm pretty basic and prefer largemouth bass, but smallmouth are a lot of fun when I come across them. Generally I'm fine with whatever bites.

Except chain pickerel. Fuck those guys.

[pickerelstripe]

[CM] Fish

This is our last lexicon post! For now, at least. Guess it’s time for me to get some different things ready for posting... until then, I bring fish. Below are translations for ten different species. It can be assumed that all these species are hunted unless it’s noted otherwise. 

White sucker (Catostomus commersonii) - Mlowo (mlub*, owo*) Long pale fish with a distinct circular suckermouth. Most often found on the bottom of water bodies.

Golden shiner (Notemigonus crysoleucas) - Shish Silver-yellow fish. Found in quiet, weedy waters.

Creek chub (Semotilus atromaculatus) - Shulp Medium-sized minnow found in small streams and rivers.

Banded killifish (Fundulus diaphanus) - Seebip (eeb*, sip*) Small striped fish found schooling in shallow water.

Mummichog (Fundulus heteroclitus) - Haish (hai*) Little fish with many thin stripes, named for its dense schooling habits. 

Chain pickerel (Esox niger) - Kishki Long, distinctly-shaped pike with chain-like stripes and sharp teeth. Our protagonist, Pickerelstripe/Kishkiseek, is named after chain pickerels!

Pumpkinseed (Lepomis gibbosus) - Paliub (paliu*, mlub*) Colorful and often found in groups. Also known as punkies, which is a prefix I now want to use... 

Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) - Glubub Distinct green fish that can grow very large, possibly being the biggest on ClayClan territory! They provide a challenging but rewarding hunt experience.

Yellow perch (Perca flavescens) - Shik Large perch that comes in shades of yellow, green, and black. Named for its spiky fins that deter most hunters.

Brown trout (Salmo trutta) - Ushoob Heavily spotted trout found in cold water. Challenging to hunt.

#claymew #fish

[alexandercoopermilardo]

Exploring the Freshwater Fishing Spots of New England

New England's rich fishing heritage spans back centuries, and today, the region continues to offer some of the finest angling opportunities in the United States. With an abundance of lakes, rivers, estuaries, and coastal waters, New England is a prime destination for freshwater and saltwater fishing enthusiasts. Its freshwater spots alone reflect the ecological diversity of the region, offering unique settings and a chance to catch a range of fish.

For instance, the Deerfield River in Massachusetts is a highly-regarded trout fishery where anglers can find stocked and wild specimens of rainbow and brown trout, while the West Branch Farmington River in Connecticut is celebrated for its large trout populations. Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire is a bass angler's paradise, and the southern and central portions of Lake Champlain in Vermont have earned the moniker “bass country” for their abundant bass numbers. Wachusett Reservoir in Massachusetts, apart from its tranquility, is also known as an ideal destination for bass fishing in the spring and summer months.

Furthermore, New England contains numerous freshwater spots for anglers more interested in the fishing experience or species variety than pursuing specific targets. Rhode Island's Watchaug Pond, for example, is a haven for those seeking prime fishing real estate, housing species such as black crappie, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, and yellow perch. And the Kennebec River in Maine offers stunning scenery along with excellent angling opportunities.

From the quiet shores of Rhode Island's ponds to the expansive waters of New Hampshire's lakes, New England offers fishing experiences for every angler, amidst landscapes that are quintessentially American.

#Alex C. Milardo

[fishfolkart]

Chain Pickerel - is a member of the Pike family. It is native to the eastern coast of North America from southern Canada to Florida, and west to Texas in the United States. It lives in vegetated lakes, swamps, and backwaters and quiet pools of creeks and small to medium rivers. It feeds primarily on smaller fish, until it grows large enough to ambush large fish from cover with a rapid lunge and to secure it with its sharp teeth. It can reach a maximum length of 99 cm (39 inches) and a maximum published weight of 4.3 kg (about 9.5 pounds). https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/156839157

#fish #fishing #river #pike #North America #Canada #United States #freshwater

[fishyourway]

BLACK & OIL WORMS - Winter Worm Fishing for Chain Pickerel

#youtube

[antiqueanimals]

Virginia Wildlife; vol. 19, no. 6. June, 1958. Cover illustration by Duane Raver Jr.

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#marine life #fish #pike #chain pickerel #Duane Raver Jr.

[cruelfeline]

I dunno why, but that chain pickerel strikes me as something Cuff would be lecturing you on if you're appreciating the beauty of yet, lol

He can lecture me on it all he likes as long as he's the one who holds and unhooks it!

[naturecoaster]

FWC to host Florida State Fish Art Contest

The annual Fish Art Contest is now open! FWC to host Florida State Fish Art Contest Students in kindergarten through 12th grade can create an original piece of artwork and compete in this free contest for a chance to win state and national honors and prizes. In partnership with Wildlife Forever, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is excited to announce the second annual category for a Florida Native Fish Award! This State Specialty Award is an additional award to the national Fish Art Contest that participating students will qualify for by submitting a Florida native species from the specified list below. The goal of the Florida Native Fish Award is to celebrate fish species native to Florida’s inland and marine waters. “The Florida Native Fish Award is an amazing opportunity to introduce students to some of Florida’s most iconic native fish species in a fun and creative way,” said FWC Commissioner Sonya Rood. “This award helps connect Florida’s students to the fish species that help make Florida the Fishing Capital of the World, which is critical in inspiring the next generation of fisheries resource stewards.” One first place winner and one runner up will be selected for each grade bracket (kindergarten through third grade, fourth through sixth grade, seventh through ninth grade, and 10th through 12th grade), one for illustrating the best freshwater fish species and one for the best saltwater fish species. Digital artwork will not be accepted this year, all submitted pieces must be created with a traditional media. All first-place winners will advance to the National Competition to be judged for top prizes, such as Best of Show. The deadline to enter is Feb. 28, 2024, so start designing! To enter, students from Florida should submit their entry at Wildlife Forever – Florida Art, consisting of the following: - An original piece of physical artwork featuring any fish including one or more of the following Florida native species from the same category: - Category 1 – Freshwater: largemouth bass, striped bass, black crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, spotted sunfish, channel catfish, Florida gar, chain pickerel, bowfin - Category 2 – Saltwater: snook, redfish, spotted seatrout, flounder, tarpon, mahi-mahi, Spanish mackerel, hogfish, queen snapper, black grouper - A piece of creative writing, no longer than one page, about the chosen species (required for grades 4-12). - A Florida State-Fish Art Contest entry form.  Note: Digital artwork will not be accepted this year, all submitted pieces must be created with a traditional media.  Florida Prizes - First-place winners in the 10-12 grade bracket will receive 10 T-shirts printed with their artwork to give to family and friends from our partner The Florida Nomad and the shirts will also be available for sale on their website. - The two first-place winners from each grade bracket, from each category will have their artwork displayed in FWC’s freshwater or saltwater regulations guide. - All first-place winners will have their artwork displayed at FWC headquarters in Tallahassee. Read the full article

[shahananasrin-blog]

[ad_1] A Virginia man caught a fish that’s so rare, it was recognized by state wildlife officials. Retired veteran John Byrd, of Bowling Green, Virginia, reeled in an 11.5-inch blue-mouth chain pickerel from a 14-acre private pond in Caroline County, according to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR).Chain pickerel inhabit various bodies of water in Virginia, though usually, the species has yellow to green scales, the DWR explained in a blog post on Thursday, July 13.VIRGINIA FISHERMAN REELS IN RARE LARGEMOUTH BASS FROM RIVER: 'HAVEN'T SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THAT'Photos of the chain pickerel that Byrd caught show the fish appears to have a vibrant blue mouth while its scales were alternating shades of blue, green and yellow."I’d never seen one that color," Byrd told the Virginia DWR in a statement. John Byrd, of Bowling Green, Virginia, caught a rare blue-mouth chain pickerel. (John Byrd/Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources)He went on to say he’s gone "fishing in that pond for more than 20 years."Byrd reportedly contacted the Virginia DWR about his unusual catch and got in touch with Scott Herrmann, the agency’s regional fisheries biologist.Hermann confirmed that Byrd caught an "extremely rare" chain pickerel with a "wild genetic pigment mutation," according to the Virginia DWR.RECORD-BREAKING FISH: HUGE CATCHES THAT MADE HEADLINES IN 2022"It pretty much falls into the one-in-a-lifetime category of catches," Hermann said in a statement."The normal coloration expressed in the green of a chain pickerel is from the xanthins of the yellow pigments," he continued. "Blue pickerel express the rare mutation that is axanthic." The chain pickerel John Byrd caught in Caroline County, Virginia, came from a private pond. (John Byrd/Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources)Aside from the color, Hermann said the pickerel appears to be normal.Byrd used a Whopper Plopper fishing lure to hook the rare fish, and he’s planning on keeping his catch, according to the Virginia DWR.MASSIVE 122-POUND CATFISH CAUGHT IN TENNESSEE BREAKS STATE RECORDThe wildlife agency’s blog notes that chain pickerel are "native" to Virginia and can be found in rivers, stream, reservoirs and impoundments.Chain pickerel are a long and slim freshwater fish that have a dark, almost black coloration when they’re young, and then their scales usually turn to a yellow-green as they grow, according to the Virginia DWR.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERThe species reportedly got its name because they have a "chain-like, pattern of black lines" expressed on their bodies."Pickerels have fully scaled cheeks and gill covers," the Virginia DWR wrote. "The blue-mouth mutation has been reported in chain pickerel in Maryland and Pennsylvania, but is quite rare."The Virginia DWR’s chain pickerel information profile states that the "best time" to fish for pickerel is from October to March, when water temperatures are between 55- and 70-degrees Fahrenheit.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe U.S. Geological Survey reports that chain pickerel can be primarily found on throughout "the Atlantic slope from southwest Maine to southern Florida," but some have also been found in the Mississippi River basin, upland streams in southeastern Missouri, eastern Texas and parts of the Gulf Coast. Cortney Moore is an associate lifestyle writer on the Lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. [ad_2]

[thenativetank]

VA Native Fish Hunting - 15

This week didn’t quite go to expectations. We got a downpour on Sunday through to noon, so my plans to go out fishing were kind of quashed. But I enjoy the learning process so I considered my options. There is a pond which is a short walk from my house, so, I figured why not get the easy option done this week.

One of the things I love about this pond are the number of marshy plants that are nearby - not true aquatics but they do seem to thrive with swampy, damp soil. Lots of flowers especially. The only plant that I think would do fine in an aquarium setting are these Eleocharis spp. I’ve had luck keeping them in my native tank for a number of months, but they simply got out-competed by the Vallisneria and Hydrilla I keep.

Somewhat disappointing about this pond are the incredibly sparse aquatic plants. In years past, the pond was absolutely crowded with Yellow Floating Heart (Nymphoides peltatum) lilies. About two years back, they pulled most of them up and now very few come back. This was one of 3 or 4 plants I saw on this edge of the pond. Ah well. It’s an invasive, so I’m conflicted, but still green is better than no green.

So I tossed down a few minnow traps with dog treats in them (made of salmon, ‘natch) and walked away for the evening. Came back the next afternoon to see what I caught...

Hard to say I wasn’t successful with the first pull - I caught 7 Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) in the first trap! Little guys, the largest was about 2 inches. While the stripes along the body and spot along the back of the dorsal fin are the keys here for this species, I really didn’t need to guess... stocked ponds are normally overflowing with these guys.

Second trap - three more Bluegills. Kind of fun pulling these up to find a bunch of fish flopping in them, but after that first pull I was hoping for more :-P

Last trap and... two more bluegill. Hmm. The pond also stocks Largemouth Bass so I was hoping to pull one of those... and at least on one occasion a fisherman has caught a Chain Pickerel in this pond (who knows how that got there!) but it’s hard to argue with a successful haul. It was a fun little diversion from work.

#Nanf #Native Fish #Fish hunts #fishblr #fishcommunity

[mey-rin-is-fabulous]

Hey here's some positive news. Dalhousie University(Halifax Nova Scotia) just released 150 Atlantic Whitefish into a watershed.

Atlantic Whitefish are endangered because of the introduction of invasive species; Smallmouth Bass and Chain Pickerel. And of course climate change among other things.

They're also trying to find other watersheds they could potentially release other batches into.

#canadian news #atlantic whitefish