04-26-2009, 04:52 AM
I never equate a good day on the water with a certain number or size of fish. For example today I was fishing a local stocker pond with my son. There was a dad with two kids who was there that obviously didn't know the first thing about catching fish. We showed him a few things and his kids got to reel in a couple of fish before they left. I felt great not because I was able to outsmart hatchery pets[crazy] but because two kids had fun and will have a story to tell their friends.
The best part of the day was when one of the stockers I released just didn't have the will to live and was finning on near the top a huge osprey came down and took it home for dinner. What a beautiful show.
As far as what consitutes a trophy. My favorite fish are the bluegill in spawning colors caught on a light fly rod and a small stream brookie also caught on top. To me both experiences are incredibly beautiful and can be challenging depending on the gear used.
Windriver
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The best part of the day was when one of the stockers I released just didn't have the will to live and was finning on near the top a huge osprey came down and took it home for dinner. What a beautiful show.
As far as what consitutes a trophy. My favorite fish are the bluegill in spawning colors caught on a light fly rod and a small stream brookie also caught on top. To me both experiences are incredibly beautiful and can be challenging depending on the gear used.
Windriver
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