Hunting & Fishing 19lb Rainbow Trout on the Fly
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Re: 19lb Rainbow Trout on the Fly
holy moly thats a nice fish..grats
what did it weigh and what was the length?
holy moly thats a nice fish..grats
what did it weigh and what was the length?
Re: 19lb Rainbow Trout on the Fly
That one looks so big he almost outgrew his rainbow
Nice Catch!
That one looks so big he almost outgrew his rainbow
Nice Catch!
Re: 19lb Rainbow Trout on the Fly
That's insane - I had no idea they could get that big! Is there a nuclear reactor around there?
That's insane - I had no idea they could get that big! Is there a nuclear reactor around there?
Re: 19lb Rainbow Trout on the Fly
I know nothing about rainbow trout but that thing looks like an absolute pig, look at the belly on it.
did you release or cook this one up for dinner?
looks more like a salmon than a trout, great pics
I know nothing about rainbow trout but that thing looks like an absolute pig, look at the belly on it.
did you release or cook this one up for dinner?
looks more like a salmon than a trout, great pics
Re: 19lb Rainbow Trout on the Fly
That's a dandy for a wild fish, I raise them and it's not uncommon for them to reach 20 lbs. and much bigger. But they get very spooky and don't like noise or people when they get that big. Most of the time they won't feed until night and that's why you don't see more big ones caught. A rainbow can live up to 20 years and I have had some that were only 5 years old and weighed around 15lbs. or so. They grow with their environment and that determines how big they will get.
Nice fish and thanks for the pic's.
That's a dandy for a wild fish, I raise them and it's not uncommon for them to reach 20 lbs. and much bigger. But they get very spooky and don't like noise or people when they get that big. Most of the time they won't feed until night and that's why you don't see more big ones caught. A rainbow can live up to 20 years and I have had some that were only 5 years old and weighed around 15lbs. or so. They grow with their environment and that determines how big they will get.
Nice fish and thanks for the pic's.
Re: 19lb Rainbow Trout on the Fly
very nice fish. Here in GA a 3-4 lbs fish is a wallhanger. I can only dream of catching a fish like that.
very nice fish. Here in GA a 3-4 lbs fish is a wallhanger. I can only dream of catching a fish like that.
Re: 19lb Rainbow Trout on the Fly
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gdvan01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm thinking some butter and garlic... </div></div>
You never want to eat a bigger (older) fish.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gdvan01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm thinking some butter and garlic... </div></div>
You never want to eat a bigger (older) fish.
Re: 19lb Rainbow Trout on the Fly
Beautiful fish. I showed it to my father and I think he just booked a ticket to Wyoming.
Beautiful fish. I showed it to my father and I think he just booked a ticket to Wyoming.
Re: 19lb Rainbow Trout on the Fly
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jig Stick</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It got a pretty mouth</div></div>
LMAO!!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jig Stick</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It got a pretty mouth</div></div>
LMAO!!
Re: 19lb Rainbow Trout on the Fly
Nice fish. Didn't know they got that big in the lower 48. Up in AK caught of bunch of them that big. I was completely astounded there. Girlfriend at the time caught one that was 34 inches, not sure how much it weighed. They have all the salmon eggs they could ever eat up in AK.
Nice fish. Didn't know they got that big in the lower 48. Up in AK caught of bunch of them that big. I was completely astounded there. Girlfriend at the time caught one that was 34 inches, not sure how much it weighed. They have all the salmon eggs they could ever eat up in AK.
Re: 19lb Rainbow Trout on the Fly
That is a fish of a lifetime. We got catch Steelhead that get huge, and Salmon. Most rainbow trout up in the NE are 1-3 pounds. In large bodies of water you can catch big ones like that but its so damn rare. Sent this to my father also lol.
That is a fish of a lifetime. We got catch Steelhead that get huge, and Salmon. Most rainbow trout up in the NE are 1-3 pounds. In large bodies of water you can catch big ones like that but its so damn rare. Sent this to my father also lol.
Re: 19lb Rainbow Trout on the Fly
I'll bet it didn't fall to a PMD or Caddis. Big meaty flys=big meaty fish.
I'll bet it didn't fall to a PMD or Caddis. Big meaty flys=big meaty fish.
Re: 19lb Rainbow Trout on the Fly
That's a beautiful fish @.@;;
Biggest I've ever caught was 5 lbs brown @ June Lake...
Congrats!
That's a beautiful fish @.@;;
Biggest I've ever caught was 5 lbs brown @ June Lake...
Congrats!
Re: 19lb Rainbow Trout on the Fly
Nice fish. Kind of reminds me a bit of the Mackinaw trout I've caught in Lake Tahoe.
Nice fish. Kind of reminds me a bit of the Mackinaw trout I've caught in Lake Tahoe.
Re: 19lb Rainbow Trout on the Fly
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jasonk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Any big fish in that lake?
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not now....
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jasonk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Any big fish in that lake?
not now....
Re: 19lb Rainbow Trout on the Fly
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VTi</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just thought some of you might enjoy
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Aren't you the guy on the cover of Cabela's magazine??? ... grin
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VTi</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just thought some of you might enjoy
Aren't you the guy on the cover of Cabela's magazine??? ... grin
Re: 19lb Rainbow Trout on the Fly
C'mon OP, you gotta tell us where. Not like most of us will be able to afford it anyway. (I'm jealous can you tell). Congrats again...
C'mon OP, you gotta tell us where. Not like most of us will be able to afford it anyway. (I'm jealous can you tell). Congrats again...
Re: 19lb Rainbow Trout on the Fly
Wow, that is an unbelievable fish. What did you take that pig on? Great pics.
Wow, that is an unbelievable fish. What did you take that pig on? Great pics.
Re: 19lb Rainbow Trout on the Fly
Thats incredible. I dont even think Ive seen a rainbow over 3lbs!
Thats incredible. I dont even think Ive seen a rainbow over 3lbs!
Re: 19lb Rainbow Trout on the Fly
Fishing that private lake south of Cody?
It's known for those pigs.
Fishing that private lake south of Cody?
It's known for those pigs.
Re: 19lb Rainbow Trout on the Fly
Thats an awesome Rainbow! We used to catch em that size along with Browns,Skamanias, Cohos and Chinook in Lake Michigan during the alewive runs. Couldnt imagine getting one on a flyrod, good shit!
Thats an awesome Rainbow! We used to catch em that size along with Browns,Skamanias, Cohos and Chinook in Lake Michigan during the alewive runs. Couldnt imagine getting one on a flyrod, good shit!
Re: 19lb Rainbow Trout on the Fly
What a pig! Rare fish brother. Where'ld ya catch him and on what ;-)
What a pig! Rare fish brother. Where'ld ya catch him and on what ;-)
Re: 19lb Rainbow Trout on the Fly
Judging by the leopard spots and the background, I will guess Bristol Bay area of Alaska...on a mouse pattern.
Am I close?
Judging by the leopard spots and the background, I will guess Bristol Bay area of Alaska...on a mouse pattern.
Am I close?
