fishizzle Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 This Pig is from Utah--not sure of the weight yet Quote
brgbassmaster Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 that thing is obeise lol. nice fish. Quote
fishizzle Posted February 27, 2009 Author Posted February 27, 2009 43 lbs actually from Canada caught on a Mepps Quote
seyone Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 Almost makes me want to start fishing for trout. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted March 3, 2009 Super User Posted March 3, 2009 Almost makes me want to start fishing for trout. Well then... http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1235338147 8-) Quote
Super User J Francho Posted March 4, 2009 Super User Posted March 4, 2009 C'mon guys, verify your sources before posting new "world" records. This fish was caught in 2007 in CANADA! It is a triploid (genetically engineered, sterile) rainbow that escaped from a hatchery many years ago. The theory is that since none of their energy is spent on completing the rigorous spawning run, that they get huge. I'll say. Some don't think the fish qualifies, since its a triploid - whatever! The twin brothers have been trophy hunting this particular lake in Saskatchewan for a while. There was a very good feature story in Salmon Trout Steelheader last year that detailed a weekend spent fishing with these guys.They offer a guide service up there now as well. IIRC, the fish was caught on live bait. Some links: http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/fishing/news/story?id=2901070 http://www.troutfishinghelp.com/blog/labels/Adam%20Konrad.html http://trophytroutguide.com/articles/world_record_rainbow_trout_adam.htm Quote
Super User J Francho Posted March 4, 2009 Super User Posted March 4, 2009 Ahh, there it is in the third link, Mepps Cyclops. I wonder what color, LOL. Quote
njbasser Posted March 4, 2009 Posted March 4, 2009 Ahh, there it is in the third link, Mepps Cyclops. I wonder what color, LOL. I bet it was orange check the fish's mouth in the picture ;D Quote
bassmaster3000 Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 I read that it was a STEELHEAD... I might be wrong though ;D ;D Quote
Super User J Francho Posted March 5, 2009 Super User Posted March 5, 2009 Ahh, there it is in the third link, Mepps Cyclops. I wonder what color, LOL. I bet it was orange check the fish's mouth in the picture ;D You have a lot to learn about trout fishing, and its secrets, LOL. I know PLENTY of guys that will stick some gaudy ESL in the fish's mouth, when I know too well he caught it on a pink worm. ;D Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted March 5, 2009 Super User Posted March 5, 2009 A little off topic, but still "trout"... I fish the White River where, rumor has it, this German Brown was caught and transported to the Red River: http://www.fishing-arkansas.com/byspecies/natural-state-trout.asp 8-) Quote
Super User Paul Roberts Posted March 5, 2009 Super User Posted March 5, 2009 RW, I remember when that fish was caught, and was at a fly-fishing show where the mount was displayed. It was simply...unbelievable! I remember something that intrigued me. It had a wear mark on the upper lobe of its tail fin. I could just picture that 'ol monster spending it's "off hours" holding under some big deadfall. From what I remember I thought it was caught in the White. I hadn't heard the Red River rumor. Either way, an almost scary creature! You should see the mouth and teeth on that beast! Quote
Super User J Francho Posted March 5, 2009 Super User Posted March 5, 2009 My PB brown is 22 lbs. I have at least a dozen surpassing 15 lbs. I cannot even imagine what something nearly twice the mass would be like catching. For reference, this egg laden hen was around 12, IIRC: Paul knows why the background is obscured Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted March 5, 2009 Super User Posted March 5, 2009 From what I remember I thought it was caught in the White. I hadn't heard the Red River rumor. Either way, an almost scary creature! You should see the mouth and teeth on that beast! Here's the story which was told to me "first hand": The fish was a brood trout which was released into the White River and monitored. It stayed in a somewhat isolated pool. According to my witness, the Arkansas DNR shocked the area and retrieved the trout. Several days later the new World Record was landed on the banks of a new housing project on the Little Red River, which was financed by a developer and a number of notable politicians. Coincidence? Anyhow, that's the story. : Quote
slomoe Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 Is it just me or does it look like Stiffler found his long lost twin? ;D Quote
Super User J Francho Posted March 5, 2009 Super User Posted March 5, 2009 Is it just me or does it look like Stiffler found his long lost twin? ;D They'd be triplets then - the brothers are twins Quote
Super User J Francho Posted March 5, 2009 Super User Posted March 5, 2009 From what I remember I thought it was caught in the White. I hadn't heard the Red River rumor. Either way, an almost scary creature! You should see the mouth and teeth on that beast! Here's the story which was told to me "first hand": The fish was a brood trout which was released into the White River and monitored. It stayed in a somewhat isolated pool. According to my witness, the Arkansas DNR shocked the area and retrieved the trout. Several days later the new World Record was landed on the banks of a new housing project on the Little Red River, which was financed by a developer and a number of notable politicians. Coincidence? Anyhow, that's the story. : Can you say "insider information"? Wow. Quote
Super User Paul Roberts Posted March 5, 2009 Super User Posted March 5, 2009 Interesting. Thanks RW ... I think . Record fish tend to be freaks -truly unique fish. I guess it's not surprising that there was more (or make that less) to the story. Bummer. John brings up sterile fish. It's quite true. The NY state record steelhead (at the time) was 26+lbs (caught fair and square) and was determined to be a sterile fish that never made a spawning run -It just kept on growing. Quote
fishfanatic Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 C'mon guys, verify your sources before posting new "world" records. This fish was caught in 2007 in CANADA! It is a triploid (genetically engineered, sterile) rainbow that escaped from a hatchery many years ago. The theory is that since none of their energy is spent on completing the rigorous spawning run, that they get huge. I'll say. Some don't think the fish qualifies, since its a triploid - whatever! The twin brothers have been trophy hunting this particular lake in Saskatchewan for a while. There was a very good feature story in Salmon Trout Steelheader last year that detailed a weekend spent fishing with these guys.They offer a guide service up there now as well. IIRC, the fish was caught on live bait. Some links: http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/fishing/news/story?id=2901070 http://www.troutfishinghelp.com/blog/labels/Adam%20Konrad.html http://trophytroutguide.com/articles/world_record_rainbow_trout_adam.htm genetically engineered or not it looks like a pig with fins thats a big fish Quote
Super User J Francho Posted March 13, 2009 Super User Posted March 13, 2009 I agree, and these brothers worked their butts off for it. Quote
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