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Friends more serious about freshwater fish than me have targeted them, but I've not. I hate to think that fish that'd eat populations of wild fish would be intentionally introduced, but you know how that goes with some state DFG agencies...

http://www.landbigfish.com/fish/fish.cfm?ID=175

"The Splake is a result of cross spawning Brook Trout with Lake Trout, The goal being to breed a fish which has the desirable characteristics of both species. Many such hybrids are sterile, but Splake is 1 of the exceptions. In appearance, it maintains the square tail of the Brook Trout, but the red speckles are less noticable and the markings on the back more closely resemble the Lake Trout. The fish has similar requirements to it's parents and food habits are similar. It will strike visciously at spinners, plugs or live bait and is a more sporting fish than either parent, often making spectacular leaps. The flesh is deep orange-red and has an excellent taste. Splake grow fast and are able to reach at least 7-8 pounds in many NH waters. This fish is currently known to occur in Long Pond of Lempster, NH. The NH state record is a 9 pound, 26.88 inch fish taken out of Crystal Lake in 1980."

I have caught what are called 'tiger' trout here in MA, also known as 'zebra' trout, which they stock.

"Tiger Trout are the result of crossing Male Brook Trout with Female Brown Trout. While such a cross does occur naturally, it is uncommon and this fish, along with the Splake, has been the subject of experimental stocking in the past.

-Massachusetts State Record is 9 lbs 7oz caught by Michael Shelton in 2004 at Peters Pond in
Sandwich, MA

-Connecticut State Record is 7 lbs 1 oz caught by Jeffrey J. Smith in 2003 at Quassapaug Lake"

BTW, I looked at a map of where I think you shot that brute in ME based upon your naming a creek. A bit northeast of Bangor? If so, me and a few buddies and girls got lost somewhere in that area after a Pearl Jam show in '96 or thereabouts. I want to say at one point someone pointed out a sign that said, 'Entering China'. "Yep, we're definitely lost!"

irfubar;
That's just a fantastic photo in all ways sir.

Dwayne

A little Sunday fishing.

Hunting photos;
Next door neighbor's truck was broken and in the shop.

They had a moose tag burning a hole in their pocket however, so where there's a will there's a way.



Dwayne

Trophy yellow perch....

Wild trout, dogs, lever guns..... some of the finer things in life

Liberal Socialist Democrat sockpuppets can't even put up a dog pic.

Cause most welfare housing rat area,s won't allow dogs.

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Puppy pic's are always awesome......