Rusty @ 6mos and fishun

[Leaky33]

Yeah, I know.. Kind of a nothing post. Went to the Web. 4/30, Water flow up at 80 scfs and little muddy, Caught my typical trout ranging from 16-19 in., took some pics of Rusty but not the fish since they were the same old. same old.
Only thing different - I've created a monster. All Rusty wants to do is swim in the river, especially where I'm fishing and chase my hook ups. I have to be pretty good at playing the fish to prevent tangles with him. All is good though!!! Used my standard prince nymph.

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[cutter4]

Good looking pup! Sounds like he is coming along just fine.
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[albinotrout]

Looks like you and the rustinator are doing great!
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[Jordanporritt]

Did he always like the water or was he scared at first? I have a golden retriever pup and she loves going fishing with me but won't get in the water for anything.
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[Leaky33]

No he was wary of the river when I first introduced it at 5 mos. Wouldn't go near it. Since he loves to retrieve sticks, I tossed one in the shallows. He was still was very wary. So I tossed one in and waded out to it. He followed and retrieved. Guess it was me giving confidence. Then when I tossed sticks in and it was over his head, he did the "dog paddle" thing. (looked funny). Next, I put a vest on and tossed in water over his head. The vest did the trick. After a few tosses, I took the vest off and he swam like a seal. Now I can't keep him out!!!! [] You can do much the same thing in a res. or lake with waders or a float tube. Did this same thing with all my 3 previous goldens.
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[TyeDyeTwins]

Looks like that pup is getting bigger!

When will rusty get his 1st taste of some bass fishin?[fishin]
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[Theekillerbee]

Always nice to read your posts Fred. Looks like you guys sure are having fun.
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[TyeDyeTwins]

What's the deal here leaky? You can't even give me the time of day anymore?[mad]
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