Just spitballin here, but what is the depth of the mississippi? You see these things taking to the air in alot of videos, but would this be based on the fact that the mississippi channel is 10-15 feet deep or shallower?? i duno, im asking. If its shallow then the boats are ripping thru these fish and in turn, the reason behind them launching. Do these fish generally hug the bottom? If so, would the fish launching be an issue haulin butt out in 30 foot of water, 40 foot? Duno, just thinking out loud here.
I also dont know what to make of the article. Im not a fish biologist, so who should i believe??