Striped bass with PIT. Pinger transponder

[Knot there yet]

My buddy harvested a striper that had stitches in belly(Pit). I told him that fish was part of a studied. Question is what to do with transponder now? No tag found on fish. Thanks

[joefishmore]

Should have released it. You ruined a research project

[Baitbucket]

Actaully, i think the idea is you mail it in and they are able to track where the fish has been, Should be some info on the device i would think.

[s fontinalis]

If there isn't more info I would call DMF to see if they know who it belongs to!

[lowaccord66]

Typically there is a tag to go along with it.  Small wire tag with print on it.  I usually cut them off and mail them in.  They send you back info on the fish, sometimes a hat.  When they put those in fish they expect to lose a few so don't sweat it.  Chances are there are more tham a few out there. 

[Knot there yet]

Old study of summer time tracks of resident bass. Is what DMF told me. But haven't heard back from biologist yet. I'll keep you posted. FYI when you catch a tagged fish you don't have to remove it to claim prizes send pic with weight,length,date caught and released general and health of fish. Get pic of tag and ID# on tag.