Crappie Thrive on Thread Fin Shad Food Source
Crappie in Crab Orchard Lake grow fatter from a new diet called thread-fin shad. Roy Heidinger of Southern Illinois University Carbondale reports growth rates surpassing early findings and many crappie topping a pound. A graph shows clear weight gains with the new food base.
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Threadfin shad boost for Crab Orchard crappie gains teased
A study on Crab Orchard Lake shows crappie growth may improve with threadfin shad forage, while largemouth bass gains are less certain. Heidinger notes threadfins stay smaller, reproduce quickly, and provide varied forage. cold-water dieoffs are mitigated by warm Lake of Egypt transfers.
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Toronto Has First Free Agent Choice In 1978 Draft
The Toronto Blue Jays, with the worst 1977 record, hold the first selection in MLBs 13th annual winter free-agent draft. Selections follow reverse 1977 winning percentages, AL and NL alternation, with Minnesota picking first in the secondary phase. The draft, to be held by telephone with 26 clubs connected, features high school graduates, junior college players, and college dropouts as eligible prospects.
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