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for sale : usa Matthew’s mission youth bow - FREE
Gator replied to GAMBLER's topic in Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade or Rent
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Here's a link to a discussion of this new research published in "Science" on April 10th. https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/16/science/drug-pollution-affect-salmon-migration/index.html I think that the original article is being a firewall, but here's the link: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adp7174 If anyone wants a pdf, pm me.
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You might be able to engineer a skewing toward males like they're trying with Asian carp, but cross breeding is certainly an issue. I teach medical students about CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, as we've used it in the lab now for over 15 years, and the final part of the lecture presents three myths: Myth 1: Current genome editing technologies are not error prone Myth 2: Precision equals control Myth 3: DNA functions are modular and changes are predictable I'd be more inclined to favor an approach where you genetically modify larval lamprey's food to express a double-stranded RNA that targets a lamprey-specific gene product through RNA interference. I think that might be the safest bet, but it still mucks about with playing God.
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You guys are killing it! I almost gagged at the thought of "lamprey pie". Thanks to Pete for keeping us informed and up to date. And H2B - if I'm going to take on a "Slayer" title, I humbly request assignment to Sarah Michelle Gellar's squad. Okay, onto actual science. I read Mike Siefkes' 2017 review on established and emerging approaches to sea lamprey control https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5448140/ and it made me wonder whether a combinatorial approach, using much lower doses of multiple chemicals together, might be the ticket. The current drugs are detoxified through different mechanisms, and the lamprey's inability to do so as effectively as other fish results in their relative susceptibility - albeit only ~8-10 fold over that of other fishes. When we run into a situation in the lab where we have a couple of chemicals that only exhibit <10-fold selectivity but are effective for different reasons, we can often combine them at way lower doses and get multiplicative effects. Hence, we benefit from less off-target effects (here, that would be killing other types of fish) and increased efficacy. I am going to reach out to Michael. I'm sure that this type of approach is being tested. But since mitochondrial function is exactly our area of expertise, it could be an interesting collaboration. Moreover since I'm retiring in a year of so, it would be a fun project to invest some time as things wind down, and with their funding issues, it might be that they could use some unsolicited aid moving forward.
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Thanks, Pete. I think the article mirrors what most of us have observed. It seems like lamprey can be kept at bay but are never going to be eradicated - and there are some perhaps legitimate concerns emerging about dumping a nitrophenol into our water. The alternative, niclosamide, is a compound that I've used extensively in the lab; like nitrophenols, it dissociates mitochondrial substrate utilization from energy production, but we also employed it as a non-selective inhibitor for certain classes of calcium activated ion channels. Hence, in addition to the financial considerations that we've explored here, there are also other factors at play. These chemicals are undoubtedly the most effective and selective options for lamprey control, but selectivity is a funny thing... Regardless, it's good to keep up to date. Thanks again.
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Invisible is maybe a bit too much. The refractive index is close to water, so it's tough to see for sure. IMHO, stickbaits in particular run better on light leaders using an appropriate loop knot like the Rapala knot, which used to motivate us to trend lighter. That having been said, we don't fish spring browns much anymore, and 20 lb fluoro is what we use on our DRs, with 30 lb for dipseys and 40 lb for leaders off SD and flashers. Seaguar and Blood Run for us.
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for sale : usa Misc for sale
Gator replied to Fishmaster196's topic in Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade or Rent
I can't believe the Nils isn't sold. If I didn't have both an 8" and 6" version already, I'd snap it up, particularly if the blade is in decent shape. Word to the wise - don't use a Nils on Braddocks. The sand in the ice eats the blade and then you got to send it to Frank Deluca to get sharpened. How do I know? Don't ask. -
for sale : usa Gator's Spring Sale / Giveaway x2
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Wanted Daiwa Saltist 20 LC’s
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for sale : usa Gator's Spring Sale / Giveaway x2
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for sale : usa Gator's Spring Sale / Giveaway x2
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for sale : usa Gator's Spring Sale / Giveaway x2
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Only a couple things left. The modem/router combo is current and retails for serious change. If this stuff is not sold by the weekend, it's going bye-bye. 1. Costa 580G Apalach with Tortise Frame. Near perfect condition. $50 - SOLD 2. Hobie glass lenses for a narrow face. $10 -SOLD 3. Native plastic lenses, narrow face. $0 4. Outboard motor lock. $10 SOLD 5. Truck steering wheel lock. $10 6. Wireless GPS module - works for iPad, etc.. $10 7. Muddy lumbar support for tree stands (x3). $20 total. SOLD 8. Browning waterproof, insulated bibs, large, great condition but elastic suspenders have some Ozone stretching lol. $25- SOLD 9. Guide series fishing vest. Large. Unused. $10 10. Hendrix Outdoors wading jacket. Gore Tex? Unused, large, neoprene cuffs. $25 - SOLD 11. Shooting vest. $0 12. Turkey vest with detachable seat. Great condition. $20 - SOLD 13. Netgear Modem/Router combo C7000 v2. Only two years old, but will NOT work with the new symmetric network Spectrum is rolling out (same upload and download speeds). $30. -
Wanted Daiwa Saltist 20 LC’s
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Sandy creek 3/28
Gator replied to Benfolkhero's topic in New York Fishing Reports - Lake Ontario (South Shore)
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Sandy creek 3/28
Gator replied to Benfolkhero's topic in New York Fishing Reports - Lake Ontario (South Shore)
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Scammers everywhere. Some of the stuff they do is insidious, nearly impossible to avoid falling victim in a stupid moment. Make sure that you protect your identity by using password managers and two step authentication on all of your important accounts to minimize damage stemming from that moment.
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Latest anti-outdoor decisions from Washington
Gator replied to Gill-T's topic in Open Lake Discussion
I sure hope they restrict those sales to underutilized urban properties. Maybe the White House lol? I'd hate to see our National Park system take any more hits. It's the pride of our nation and remarkable worldwide, albeit oversubscribed - last time we were in Acadia, over 3 million folks visited that summer. It's a small island!!! Nevertheless, stunning and wonderful in all aspects. -
Sandy 3/19
Gator replied to fisherman21's topic in New York Fishing Reports - Lake Ontario (South Shore)