TENNESSEE (Cont. ) 



6. Threadfin Shad Study. 



The object of this investigation is to study the importance of the threadfin 

 shad to game fish populations in Chicamauga reservoir and to evaluate the results 

 of introductory stocking of threadfin shad in four small reservoirs in Middle 

 Tennessee. The results of these stockings will be followed by population studies 

 and food studies. 



Cumberland Plateau; began October 15, 1952, to close December 31, 1954; 

 $1,000; John Parsons, Leader. 



Address inquiries to: John Parsons, as in No. 5 above. 



7. Redeye Bass ( Micropterus coosae ) Propagation and Stocking. 



Redeye bass have been introduced into several marginal waters in Tennessee 

 and the success' of these introductions will be followed closely. Brood stock were 

 obtained fronn natural populations raised in the hatchery, and released in several 

 suitable streams. 



Cumberland Plateau and Middle Tennessee; began January 1952, to close 

 December 1954; $500; John Parsons, Leader; reports available. 



Address inquiries to: John Parsons, as in No. 5 above. 



8. Sauger Study. 



The object of this study will be to determine recruitment, migration, and 

 growth of sauger in Kentucky and Pickwick Lakes. The tagging of sauger has been 

 carried out at Pickwick Dam. Scales have been collected and growth rates are 

 being determined. 



Tennessee Valley Authority cooperating; Pickwick and Kentucky Lakes; began 

 October 1953, to close December 1955; $1, 000; Eugene S. Cobb, Leader. 



Address inquiries to: Eugene S. Cobb, State Game and Fish Commission, 

 Frankland Building, Jackson, Tenn. 



9. Catfish Tagging on Kentucky Lake. 



Recruitment, migration, and growth rates were determined for blue and 

 channel catfish. A large number were caught and tagged at Pickwick Dam. 

 Growth rates will be determined by vertebrae exannination and by tag returns. 



Tennessee Valley Authority cooperating; Kentucky and Pickwick Lakes; began 

 June 1953, to close December 1955; $500; Eugene S. Cobb, Leader. 



Address inquiries to: Eugene 5. Cobb, as in No. 8 above. 



10. 



Experimental Control of Overcrowded Intermediate Bluegills in Farm Ponds. 



The overcrowding of intermediate sized bluegills is a common condition in 

 farnn ponds. Various traps and chemicals are being tried to control these 

 conditions. 



Farm ponds around Jackson; began June 1953, continuing; $500; Eugene Cobb, 

 Leader. 



Address inquiries to: Eugene Cobb, as in No. 8 above. 



11. Commercial Fisheries Study. 



This study was initiated to determine the total value and catch of the com- 

 mercial fisheries; the influence of various types of commercial gear on game 

 fish; the value of present commercial fishing regulations; and the need of new 

 regulations. Interviews, questionnaires, and direct observations are being used 

 to collect this information. 



Statewide; began May 1953, indefinite; $5,000; William Dryer, Leader. 



Address inquiries to: William Dryer, State Game and Fish Commission, 

 Box 337, Waverly, Tenn. 



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