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<br />. <br /> <br />size of capturedsquawfish and the dimensions of the radio transmitters, a <br /> <br />. decision was made that most fish exceeding 1135 g (2-1/2 lbs) would be suitable <br />subjects for the implantation. <br />On April 22, a 1135 g (2-1/2 lb) squawfish was captured, followed by two <br />. 1362 g (3 lb) squawfish on the 25th (Table 1). All three fish were held ina <br /> <br />live box in the river for later implantation of radio tags. <br /> <br />. <br /> Table 1. Capture Dates and Location of Seven Colorado <br /> Squawfish Implanted with Radio Transmitters <br />. Transmitter <br /> Capture date Length Weight Location frequency <br /> Apri 1 22, 1978 547 mm 11 35g 5 miles below Ouray 40.662 <br />. Apri 1 25, 1978 550 mm 1 362 g 16 miles below Ouray 40.621 <br /> Apri 1 25, 1978 572 mm 1362 g 15 miles below Ouray 40.612 <br /> May 3, 1978 61 5 Il1TI 1589 g 1/2 mile below Ouray 40.652 <br /> " <br />. May 7, 1978 635 mm 1703 g Ashley Creek 40.670 <br /> May 21, 1978 570 rrm 1362 g Barri er Creek 40.612 <br /> (Seconda ry Area) <br /> May 21, 1978 595 nm 1589 g Barrier Creek 40.602 <br />. (Secondary Area) <br /> <br />Also during this period, the surgical technique (see Appendix) to be used <br />on the squawfish was further refined on flannelmouth suckers (Catostomus <br />latipinnis) and carp (Cyprinus carpio) until a high level of proficiency was <br />. achieved. <br /> <br />t <br /> <br />7 <br /> <br />. <br />