SteveM Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I fished a small creek yesterday. At one point, I caught a decent cutthroat trout in a riffle leading into a pool. He put up a good fight & bent my little 2wt rod pretty good. Took a couple pics & released the fish. I fished through the body of the pool & caught a few more fish. After about 15 minutes I fished the riffle again. I hooked a trout in the exact same spot, using the exact same fly. This one didn't really fight at all. It looked like the same fish. I took a couple quick pics before taking my time reviving & releasing him. I compared the pics & found out that it was indeed the same trout; pretty short memory, apparently! A couple pics of the first fish... Second time around... Compare pic#2 to pic#3. I looked at the spot pattern behind the eye & the spot pattern behind the gill plate; definitely the same fish. Color looks a little different 'cuz the first pics were taken in the shade, while the last two pics were taken in direct sunlight. Guess he was trying to fatten up for the winter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbowtrout Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 You're a Bully!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanJuanWorm Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I thought this would be a post about BBT and I woulda guessed hungry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesr1 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Probably heard what a good photographer you are and wanted it's 15 minutes. Twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Probably heard what a good photographer you are and wanted it's 15 minutes. Twice. Ha-ha-ha... Or, he heard what a piss-poor fisherman I am & felt sorry for me??? How do you explain this one? He covered his face... Just shy??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koichopolos Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 That is absolutely the same fish. Check out the Big Dipper spot pattern behind the fin I fished a small creek yesterday. At one point, I caught a decent cutthroat trout in a riffle leading into a pool. He put up a good fight & bent my little 2wt rod pretty good. Took a couple pics & released the fish. I fished through the body of the pool & caught a few more fish. After about 15 minutes I fished the riffle again. I hooked a trout in the exact same spot, using the exact same fly. This one didn't really fight at all. It looked like the same fish. I took a couple quick pics before taking my time reviving & releasing him. I compared the pics & found out that it was indeed the same trout; pretty short memory, apparently! A couple pics of the first fish... Second time around... Compare pic#2 to pic#3. I looked at the spot pattern behind the eye & the spot pattern behind the gill plate; definitely the same fish. Color looks a little different 'cuz the first pics were taken in the shade, while the last two pics were taken in direct sunlight. Guess he was trying to fatten up for the winter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironfly Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Pretty strong argument for resting a stretch longer than 15 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamponius Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Happened to me a couple of time. Could see the sting of the previous catch... Since then, I don t fish twice the same riffle, and leave a pool after I catch 2 or 3 fish. More exploration, more new water... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 All depends on how many times they've been fished over, ain't gonna get many double takers on the L'stone or the Gap section. Where'd ya catch that fish anywho? Cowboys and Newfies need dumber than average fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjlee Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Hey Bob, I love being able to comment and check out your pictures on both AO and here now! Amazing pictures man! Cheers, Brett (lucky_magic_stick on AO) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 All depends on how many times they've been fished over, ain't gonna get many double takers on the L'stone or the Gap section. Where'd ya catch that fish anywho? Cowboys and Newfies need dumber than average fish. Yeah, I don't believe these fish are seeing quite as many fishermen as the ones at the Liv or the Gap. I don't know if I "need" dumber than average fish; but, it's sure nice to find some of 'em every now & then! Here's a few more pics from that day... A beautiful fall day... Sure glad I've started carrying bearspray, especially when I'm fishing solo... More especially when I see these tracks... I fished a big Parachute Madam X with a boatman dropper most of the day, then switched to a foam hopper with a Prince nymph dropper. Not much fun trying to throw those with the 2wt, but little dries weren't cutting it; hopper/dropper was money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 Pretty strong argument for resting a stretch longer than 15 minutes. You're absolutely right, Junior. Let's see...that's one time in about 40 years of fishing that I can recall this happening; at this rate, it should happen again in 2051. I'd better change my ways! Anyhoo, here's a few more pics from the day... Ended the day with a few brookies... Lots of fun! Can't wait to do it all over again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 What no stewardship license? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawgstoppah Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 nice fishies!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfishy Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I was fishing Sunday on the Bow with another member. We were by Policeman's and I broke off an 18 inch rainbow, tippit and bead. Went back to the boat to retie and headed back out when my buddy yelled -Got one. Get the net and throat sampler! He was yelling that there were two hooks in the mouth. I told him that I get my fly back. Should I have let him keep the fly? This all happened within five minutes, was the fish hungry or our flies that good? flyfishy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kentan Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Must your flies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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