New In-Fisherman Flathead Article

  • steve-demars
    Stillwater, Minnesota
    Posts: 1906
    December 31, 2005 at 9:47 pm #1219555

    Just got my new In-Fisherman and there is a great article by Dr Jason Vokoun titled “24 Hour Flatheads – Daily Movements Revealed”. He offers some insights into daily flathead movements based on his tracking studies. Based on observed flathead movements the fish were stationary an average of 23.07 hours each day. When they did move it was essentially straight-line movements from one habitat feature to another. They spent the majority of the day tight to cover and while they are definitely feeding in the summer they are not out chasing baitfish, in the shallows or anywhere else. He felt flatheads are moving around from structure to structure, so concentrate on fishing tight to that structure. It sounds like 23 hours out of the day that is where they are holding up.

    An interesting article – kind of has me already planning some tactics and techniques for this next summer season.

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    December 31, 2005 at 9:50 pm #408052

    Thanks for bringing it to everyones attention and sharing highlights. Interesting indeed.
    Thanks, Bill

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    December 31, 2005 at 9:58 pm #408054

    I was just looking at that Steve!

    Looks like Mr. Vokoun finished his schooling…as he is now a Dr.!

    I’ll have to see if I can repost the link to his full report, it was quite lengthly and went into great detail on how he tracked Flats on two rivers in MO.

    IF you can sort through the scientific info and convert kilometers to miles…it’s a wealth of info…just a little hard for my PB to comprehend.

    Good Aritcal and good post!

    favorite_wife
    QVC
    Posts: 60
    January 1, 2006 at 4:26 am #408115

    Comanchero15, Keep in mind the size of the rivers Dr. Vokoun was using in his movement studies. The Grand and the Cuiver Rivers are very differant that the MN/WI area.

    dirk_w.
    Minnesota
    Posts: 669
    January 1, 2006 at 1:07 pm #408150

    Guys like us need guys like Vokoun – a scientist interested in flatheads. Lets hope he continues his interest in these fish!!

    dark30
    Belle Plaine, Mn.
    Posts: 167
    January 5, 2006 at 3:17 am #409253

    Sounds like a different kind of river to me. I don’t believe it….not on the Minnesota anyway. Less than one hour a day prowling…nope. Course, we’re talking a whole climate away too.

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