195 - Ghost Fishing Trotlines with Dusty McDonald

<p>For this Halloween-ish episode, Nick chats with Dusty McDonald about ghost fishing. While we don't get to the bottom of how to catch ghosts or what gear works best, we do discuss what ghost fishing actually is and cover a project Dusty led looking at the ghost fishing ability of trotlines in inland reservoirs. He has also been involved in a handful of other interesting projects in the marine realm and a foray into Fountain Darter research which we dive into in the second half of the interview.</p> <p>If you want to get in touch with Dusty you can contact him at <a href='mailto:dusty.mcdonald@tpwd.texas.gov'>dusty.mcdonald@tpwd.texas.gov</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>Main Point: Human beings are not the only beings that rely on water!</p> <p>------</p> <p>Get in touch with us!</p> <p>The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod </p> <p>Become a Patron of the show: <a href='https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast'>https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast</a></p> <p>Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more: <a href='https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-podcast-fan-shop'>https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-podcast-fan-shop</a></p> <p>Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.</p> <p>The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).</p>