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Nov 23, 2022 16:02:23   #
Graywulff Loc: Cortez,Co.
 
Fredfish wrote:
40°at the ramp @9:40 am, breeze blowing around 8 mph. I decided to start on the leeward side of the point where the ramp is. Threw a Fluke, a watermelon Dinger, and a couple different Ned Rigs, with zero bites. After losing the 3rd Ned Rig in the rocky bottom, I switched to a Green Pumpkin Dinger. I had 2 Smallies follow it to the bank but they wouldn't bite. After about 30 minutes, I got a decent bite, and set the hook. It wasn't pulling like a Smallmouth but it did break the surface 2x. I couldn't get a good look until I got it to the bank. A 3lb Seeforellen Brown Trout! The biggest Trout I've caught since I was 12 yrs old. I didn't have my cooler so C.P. R. and back in the water she went. As the wind picked up I worked my way down old Rt..8 for about half a mile, with no more action. The wind was about 12-15 by noon so I called it. I never expected to catch a Trout on a 5" Dinger, but you never know.
40°at the ramp @9:40 am, breeze blowing around 8 m... (show quote)
Nice Brownie there Fred. More reason for giving thanks my friend. 👍👍🎣🎣🎣

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Nov 23, 2022 16:02:54   #
Kerry Hansen Loc: Bremerton, WA
 
Fredfish wrote:
40°at the ramp @9:40 am, breeze blowing around 8 mph. I decided to start on the leeward side of the point where the ramp is. Threw a Fluke, a watermelon Dinger, and a couple different Ned Rigs, with zero bites. After losing the 3rd Ned Rig in the rocky bottom, I switched to a Green Pumpkin Dinger. I had 2 Smallies follow it to the bank but they wouldn't bite. After about 30 minutes, I got a decent bite, and set the hook. It wasn't pulling like a Smallmouth but it did break the surface 2x. I couldn't get a good look until I got it to the bank. A 3lb Seeforellen Brown Trout! The biggest Trout I've caught since I was 12 yrs old. I didn't have my cooler so C.P. R. and back in the water she went. As the wind picked up I worked my way down old Rt..8 for about half a mile, with no more action. The wind was about 12-15 by noon so I called it. I never expected to catch a Trout on a 5" Dinger, but you never know.
40°at the ramp @9:40 am, breeze blowing around 8 m... (show quote)


Beautiful Colors!

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Nov 23, 2022 16:16:35   #
Randyhartford Loc: Lawrence, Kansas
 
Fredfish wrote:
40°at the ramp @9:40 am, breeze blowing around 8 mph. I decided to start on the leeward side of the point where the ramp is. Threw a Fluke, a watermelon Dinger, and a couple different Ned Rigs, with zero bites. After losing the 3rd Ned Rig in the rocky bottom, I switched to a Green Pumpkin Dinger. I had 2 Smallies follow it to the bank but they wouldn't bite. After about 30 minutes, I got a decent bite, and set the hook. It wasn't pulling like a Smallmouth but it did break the surface 2x. I couldn't get a good look until I got it to the bank. A 3lb Seeforellen Brown Trout! The biggest Trout I've caught since I was 12 yrs old. I didn't have my cooler so C.P. R. and back in the water she went. As the wind picked up I worked my way down old Rt..8 for about half a mile, with no more action. The wind was about 12-15 by noon so I called it. I never expected to catch a Trout on a 5" Dinger, but you never know.
40°at the ramp @9:40 am, breeze blowing around 8 m... (show quote)


Congrats on the PB, Fred. Nice fish!

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Nov 23, 2022 16:29:15   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
Mauwehu wrote:
Beautiful fish Fred! They put up a good fight. How long would you say he was?


Thanks Mark. I'd say at least 20" long, but pretty skinny for that length. Just hit 3lbs.

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Nov 23, 2022 16:34:52   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
fishyaker wrote:
Spectacular brown trout there Fredfish! As you mentioned..."what a surprise!" Pretty cool to know that the fishery is so diverse in that lake!


Thanks Yaker. Yeah they stock the Trout but usually much smaller fish than that. It's a natural Smallmouth lake, with some Largemouth as well. It's originally a river starting in Massachusetts. They dammed it up for flood control, and the depth varies a lot depending on precipitation, and time of year. It's probably around 70% of capacity now.

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Nov 23, 2022 16:35:57   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
Graywulff wrote:
Nice Brownie there Fred. More reason for giving thanks my friend. 👍👍🎣🎣🎣


Yes Sir, and Thank You Wulffy.

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Nov 23, 2022 16:36:16   #
Slimshady Loc: Central Pennsylvania
 
Nice looking fish Fred and I’m just as surprised as you that you caught it. That’s not what I consider normal trout bait. Have a great thanksgiving bud

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Nov 23, 2022 16:36:24   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
Kerry Hansen wrote:
Beautiful Colors!


Thanks Kerry.

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Nov 23, 2022 16:36:57   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
Randyhartford wrote:
Congrats on the PB, Fred. Nice fish!


Thanks Randy.

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Nov 23, 2022 16:38:54   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
Slimshady wrote:
Nice looking fish Fred and I’m just as surprised as you that you caught it. That’s not what I consider normal trout bait. Have a great thanksgiving bud


Thanks Terry. Nobody was as surprised as me. You and the family have a great Thanksgiving as well my friend.

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Nov 23, 2022 16:39:34   #
Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa
 
Fredfish wrote:
40°at the ramp @9:40 am, breeze blowing around 8 mph. I decided to start on the leeward side of the point where the ramp is. Threw a Fluke, a watermelon Dinger, and a couple different Ned Rigs, with zero bites. After losing the 3rd Ned Rig in the rocky bottom, I switched to a Green Pumpkin Dinger. I had 2 Smallies follow it to the bank but they wouldn't bite. After about 30 minutes, I got a decent bite, and set the hook. It wasn't pulling like a Smallmouth but it did break the surface 2x. I couldn't get a good look until I got it to the bank. A 3lb Seeforellen Brown Trout! The biggest Trout I've caught since I was 12 yrs old. I didn't have my cooler so C.P. R. and back in the water she went. As the wind picked up I worked my way down old Rt..8 for about half a mile, with no more action. The wind was about 12-15 by noon so I called it. I never expected to catch a Trout on a 5" Dinger, but you never know.
40°at the ramp @9:40 am, breeze blowing around 8 m... (show quote)


Nice job fish master Fred. That girl would have made a decent meal for 👍🎣

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Nov 23, 2022 16:42:50   #
Graywulff Loc: Cortez,Co.
 
Fredfish wrote:
Yes Sir, and Thank You Wulffy.
I would have loved to take you to the Big Hole River for the brown spawn in October. You would have loved it.

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Nov 23, 2022 16:44:46   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
Grizzly 17 wrote:
Nice job fish master Fred. That girl would have made a decent meal for 👍🎣


Thanks Butch. Yeah,I didn't think anything I was gonna throw would attract ANY Trout, let alone a 3 pounder. That's why I didn't bring a cooler. SURPRIZE!

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Nov 23, 2022 16:49:46   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
Graywulff wrote:
I would have loved to take you to the Big Hole River for the brown spawn in October. You would have loved it.


Sounds like fun Wulffy. I never was much of a Trout fisherman. Occasionally I'll troll for them if the Bass fishing is slow, and I take my Ultralights to a local stocked pond on opening day.

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Nov 23, 2022 16:52:03   #
Graywulff Loc: Cortez,Co.
 
Fredfish wrote:
Sounds like fun Wulffy. I never was much of a Trout fisherman. Occasionally I'll troll for them if the Bass fishing is slow, and I take my Ultralights to a local stocked pond on opening day.
Two and 3 pounders were a norm. Big browns and fast currents were a real challenge.

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