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Hey Harv, guess you didnt see me upriver landing fish tuesday huh???

Good luck with the test Tambo!!! I wish the best for you!

How much of the tip did you break off if any? if the top guide is only damaged. Go to the recoil website and get a tip for cheap..better then forking out 75 bucks and waiting 3 months for your rod. ( well maybe 3 for the IMX warranty to GLX).. Here... http://www.reelseats.com/catalog/index.php/cPath/29_40

According to your last post, even if the bite was hot, the fish have nothing to worry about

I heard on the radio that theres a big algea bloom going on in the bay...

You already missed the run man, they like the low, warm and clear summer waters! Nahh just messin man, take a drive up there and fish, if they are there catch them and don' tell anyone. Less fishing pressure . (sound familiar?)

Tape measure would seem most accurate to me. I'll admit though i have done the reel "hero" shot a few times myself.

I agree too man... Nice fish though.

You already missed the run man, they like the low, warm and clear summer waters! Nahh just messin man, take a drive up there and fish, if they are there catch them and don' tell anyone. Less fishing pressure

by 50lbs i think they meant the individual holding it..

Looks like a good day to me man! Killer pics!

I'd pay $100 bucks a year....This is going towards something i have a passion for and love. As long as it goes back into the resources then I'm for it. Hell i pay 70 bucks american to fish stateside maybe 5 times a year?

put some heat to it, its probably held in with loctite....

I was gonna say the same thing, shouldn't you be posting pics of how hard your slamming them there? Sheeeeeeeeeeeeettttt mannnnnnnnnnnnnn!

Sad indeed, someone get Theo, he deserves it!

Very heartfelt story. I'll bet your proud of your father in many ways! I hope the best for him and thanks for sharing the story, hopefully you will hear from that person in the near future.

Nice!!! If only the fish would start out west here! I'm jealous!

Ahh i found my answer.. "There has been some confusion about NO CATCH & RELEASE. There are additional regulations pertaining to Aurora Trout under the Endangered Species Act. You are allowed to catch one (1) Aurora Trout and you have to keep it. There is no catch-&-release because of the high mortality rate of released fish. We can't have people catch-&-release 50 Aurora Trout in a day only to have half of them die. That would defeat the purpose of having any regulations in the first place. Aurora Trout are a deep-water fish, especially in August, but when brought to the surface, they don't burp out air like a Lake Trout. As a result, their internal organs get bruised or even rupture thus 50% of Aurora Trout would die if released. Also, you are catching them 50 feet deep in 50-degree water and then trying to release them in 85-degree water on the surface. They also suffer from temperature shock. "

No catch and release fishery for the Aurora trout? Why is that? I'm sure i could think of plenty of reason but last time i read the reg's the season was short and limited on few, if any lakes. Why would they promote catch and keep for such a rare species?

Nice going, looks mid morning/mid day when you were fishing? Ever think to get out late at night or early morning?

I second that..

I don;t even own a boat and have mine

Great story, great pictures and looks to be a great bunch of guys! Glad the trip worked out amazingly!

Great post, great weekend, great spot you got there!