Where the wild things are
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Crosshairy
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I certainly agree about it being good for the soul.
I also think that many people get caught up in the size of the fish compared to the top-end examples of the species. I recall fishing lots of times as a teenager where I was going for the "biggest of the tiny fish in a tiny stream". I think it's important for people to realize what's representative of the water they are in, and adjust their eyes to that reality. Stalking 6-inch bluegill with a fly rod in a creek where 4-inch bluegill are the norm is a fun pursuit, and there are plenty of times when I'd be happy with even the 4-inchers!
I'm glad you have the right perspective. The fish where I live may be bigger on average, but the environment in which they are caught cannot compare to what you are walking through!
I also think that many people get caught up in the size of the fish compared to the top-end examples of the species. I recall fishing lots of times as a teenager where I was going for the "biggest of the tiny fish in a tiny stream". I think it's important for people to realize what's representative of the water they are in, and adjust their eyes to that reality. Stalking 6-inch bluegill with a fly rod in a creek where 4-inch bluegill are the norm is a fun pursuit, and there are plenty of times when I'd be happy with even the 4-inchers!
I'm glad you have the right perspective. The fish where I live may be bigger on average, but the environment in which they are caught cannot compare to what you are walking through!
:super: just not sure its a rainbow,looks like a cross maybe of a native brook https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brook_tro ... _trout.jpg
see what you think pretty fish as ever swam regardless
see what you think pretty fish as ever swam regardless
Setterman
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That's 100% rainbowmike243":1um67owz said:
Thank you for the beautiful pictures! It makes me homesick.
Fishing doesn't get any better than that!
Very well said! The largest trout I ever caught out of this particular stream was about ten inches long and we were giving high fives when I brought it to hand! Lol. I drove over the Hiawassee river on my way to this stream where there is a real possibility of catching trout that are measured in pounds vs inches. I fish for those on occasion but I would rather catch a fish born in the stream vs one that arrived by a truck from a hatchery. The scenery can't be beat and I rarely see another fisherman. Most would not put forth the effort for such small fish and I'm glad of it!Crosshairy":3c8tx0vh said:
Rewarding, yes. Relaxing, not so much! LolDRSJ35":2saih1ld said:
Buzzard Breath
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Great report. What were you catching them on? I had an awesome day in the park fishing Quill Gordons a couple weeks ago. They still hatching?
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Yes, but very few. All my fish were taken on a plain ol parachute Adams. No sub surface action whatsoever, didn't matter what I tied on, they wouldn't have it.Buzzard Breath":3mrcc9w9 said:
Rjratliff1975
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That's awesome! Beautiful fish and great pics.
Setterman":1a0d6h6e said:
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I know nothing about trout but I would have said that was a brook or a brook cross also.
Also, have never personally seen a trout hatched in the wild either.
I do know that is a beautiful place AND fish though.
Congrats and thanks for sharing.
Also, have never personally seen a trout hatched in the wild either.
I do know that is a beautiful place AND fish though.
Congrats and thanks for sharing.
I run into people quite often who "think" they are catching brookies when they are actually catching wild bows. And just a FYI, don't try to convince them otherwise... :roll:RUGER":zn3fcwra said:
cowhunter71
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You hear any turkeys gobbling above you on that left side.
No. Only thing I could hear was water. But a few miles south, the turkeys are on fire!cowhunter71":35qep2kw said:
cowhunter71
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10-4 on the turkeys. My old man catches quite a few out of that little "branch" of skinny water 
