monger Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I have 2 pet rainbows around 18" living in a big tank. I had to retreive something out of their tank today and when I stuck my arm under the water I was attacked. Never been bit by a trout before. She even drew blood! Be careful out there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownstone Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 crazy...I've been seriously wondering about a pet trout or two .. what kind of set up do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedy1 Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I call BS. We want pics first, then video footage to back up the attack claim. Yes you will have to try and reproduce the event, blood and all, just to get it on tape. You sure those aren't bulls you have in that tank and you're forearm was mistaken for a Cutty? I can hear the Jaws tune in my head right now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sundancefisher Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Are you sure that is an arm? Looks like a freakishly hairy woolly bugger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulltrout Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I call BS. We want pics first, then video footage to back up the attack claim. Yes you will have to try and reproduce the event, blood and all, just to get it on tape. You sure those aren't bulls you have in that tank and you're forearm was mistaken for a Cutty? I can hear the Jaws tune in my head right now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monger Posted December 18, 2007 Author Share Posted December 18, 2007 Brownstone, the trout tank is part of a tank system I maintain for research purposes. It holds about 400L of water and has a partial flow-through coming via a dechlorinator. The bulk of the water is recirculated through a big gravel filter. Weedy, all I can say is that I am more surprised than you. I have had these trout for about 3 years. Usually they just try and wack my arm with their tails as a defense behavior. When this one bite me today I was just laughing with astonishment. Good thing they aren't Bulls. I might not have made it out alive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sundancefisher Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Brownstone, the trout tank is part of a tank system I maintain for research purposes. It holds about 400L of water and has a partial flow-through coming via a dechlorinator. The bulk of the water is recirculated through a big gravel filter. Weedy, all I can say is that I am more surprised than you. I have had these trout for about 3 years. Usually they just try and wack my arm with their tails as a defense behavior. When this one bite me today I was just laughing with astonishment. Good thing they aren't Bulls. I might not have made it out alive! Okay....if you are vying for workman's compensation I can vouch for you. If you are going to claim long term disability due to the emotional scaring and fear of fish...I will take all your fishing equipment...just so the judge believes you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedy1 Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I'm not surprised at the damage they can inflict. I have a 65 gallon tank with a few Clown Loaches and 2 Large Silver dollars. I have been hit by the Dollars while cleaning the tank. Even though they are only 6" their initial burst of energy can be quite powerful and painful. Did the fish actually bite or get spooked and bolt in the direction of your arm while just happening to have it's mouth wide open? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monger Posted December 18, 2007 Author Share Posted December 18, 2007 The fish did the usual froth at the surface looking for pellets when I lifted the lid, and then went to the bottom when they saw I was going to stick something (my arm) into the tank. I stuck my arm down to about elbow depth and the dominant fish casually swam over to my arm and opened her mouth and gave it a chomp. I quickly withdrew my arm with a loud "you bugger" and a laugh. I guess there is a first time for everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulltrout Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I quickly withdrew my arm with a loud "you bugger" and a laugh. ya i'm sure that was what came out of your mouth... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monger Posted December 18, 2007 Author Share Posted December 18, 2007 I only swear when fish miss my dry fly. I'm really glad it was a rainbow and not one of these: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesr1 Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Hey monger, that's the first time I've seen you without a hat. You stole my hairstyle!! Looks good my man. Sweet fish by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monger Posted December 18, 2007 Author Share Posted December 18, 2007 Hey Rick, SKIN IS IN! Have you used Hare's ear nymphs much on the Bow? This year I'm going to try some Elk Ear nymphs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyangler Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 While helping with a stream survey, measuring and fin clipping browns, one of them bit me. That or my finger got caught on her teeth. I guess I had it coming after dishing up a stun, scooping her into a bucket, fishing her out, plopping her on a board and snipping her fin. There was blood. And not fish blood, btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regdunlop Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Oh well Monger, as long as it didn't bite your casting arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesr1 Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Hey Rick, SKIN IS IN! Have you used Hare's ear nymphs much on the Bow? This year I'm going to try some Elk Ear nymphs: Awesome. Dinner at your house? Actually, I've not had much luck on the bow with Hare's ear (could be because I don't use it enough) but have done very well down south. I'll give those elk ear hair nymphs a roll though. You know where I'll be, I'll be listening for your dog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanJuanWorm Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Take a pic of the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monger Posted December 18, 2007 Author Share Posted December 18, 2007 Hey Rick, do you need any pheasant tails? I might have a few Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesr1 Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I'm suddenly hearing beeping..... Yes, I'll take some PTs, and again, dinner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rocknbugs Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Hey Rick, do you need any pheasant tails? I might have a few Nice rooster and a sweet dog to, Germans are great pheasant dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladystrange Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 hey monger, can i have some arm hair? got a wicked pattern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sundancefisher Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 I saw him today... Apparently it is a rash that is spreading although I left before he could show more. Apparently he is allergic to not fishing. The fish biting story is just a cover up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monger Posted December 20, 2007 Author Share Posted December 20, 2007 Here's a picture of the killer trout for Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sundancefisher Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Here's a picture of the killer trout for Dave Man you can see the anger in that trout's eyes... He must hate you something fierce monger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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