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CATCHDAWG

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Spent some time chasing tiny wild bows in a tiny stream not far from home. There's something about these places that are good for the soul!
 

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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!
 
Crosshairy":3c8tx0vh said:
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!
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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!
 
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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Buzzard Breath":3mrcc9w9 said:
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.
 
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.
 
RUGER":zn3fcwra said:
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.
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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:
 

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