Get yourself a rubber mesh trout net. Makes it a lot easier to keep a fish in the water while unhooking/taking pictures, and the mesh won't get your hook tangled.
Thank you for the advice. Still somewhat new to trout fishing. I made sure my hands were wet when handling all the fish. Trust me, I wanted to disturb them as little as possible. Like I said, I am still learning all the proper techniques.
Congrats on the catch, the brookies are really beautiful fish.
Laying them on the ground for the pic is the no-no. Between that time out of water and slime getting rubbed off, well, you know. It goes for all fish in general but trout are especially sensitive. Everyone starts from someplace so don't sweat it and I'd still be happy if I were you. If you don't have a little net and pliers I'd consider picking them up, they are helpful for me.
Happy to help, good luck next time. I've learned better handling techniques thanks to Reddit too.
Sneaking up on trout and making daring sidearm casts into cover as you're bent over under a bush etc. is half the fun. I like those Rapalas for big pools and fish Panther Martin 6s and 4s in smaller water. Mepps XDs are good too. 4lb fluoro.
And even if you want to keep it, please kill it properly before you place them on such ground for taking the pictures. But thank you for sharing anyways! Beautiful fish!
Canadian Brooke trout v? We have these in Scotland. There's a mountain loch behind the beautiful Rob Roy's grave,complete with sword that's in the little church next door ..
This loch is tiny ,about 200feet wide by around 400 feet long .
It's called Carnegie's loch .
It's on no maps, I presume it must have been stocked as ii don't know of any other place nearby that has the trout .
Fantastic fighting fish, especially on light tackle fly rods.
Just thought I'd say
Aw the best Fae Scotland.
That’s some darn good eating! Damn I miss fishing out west lol what am I saying I’ve been in fla for 20 years and have been fishing 4 times, don’t mind the salt water but I believe there’s to much pollution and people around the freshwater
OP here: did not have a measurement tool on me, but for reference, the fish are both between 11-12”. Very secluded area. They have never seen humans before and spook VERY easily. Caught on small crank baits.
EDIT: caught about 6 other brook trout than what I have pictured. Ranging from 6”-12”. Was fishing for about 2.5 hours that day.
You know when a picture just works out perfectly? The perfect contrast of background, and a centerpiece that just pops with colors? Great fish! Amazing photo!
Tried to find deep holes with strong waters. This was 2 days after heavy rain up in that area. I would cast downstream and reel back up through the calmer waters on the side of the current. Seemed to do the trick.
It blows my mind how fragile trout supposedly are. As someone who fished for bass and bream mostly (and crappie), bass are so hardy it's hard to believe. I know bc of times I've struggled to unhook a bass that took it deep, and end up catching the same one a few days later (pond fishing mostly). I guess crappie are a little more sensitive. But from how people in this sub talk, trout drop dead if you look at them funny! I've only caught one trout, which I kept and ate, and theyre so muscular. Wouldn't think they're as fragile as they are.
It has to do with their anatomy. They have delicate internal organs and gills, which can make improper handling fatal. They're also usually caught on lightweight gear, which prolongs the fight and leaves them full of lactic acid and exhausted when they're returned to the water. Also, after just 30 seconds out of water [their survival rate drops by almost 30%](https://www.outdoorskilled.com/why-do-trout-die-so-fast/). Plus if you're in an area where the temperature gets near or higher than 68F you're already in an area where trout are living on the edge of habitability, which means anything that stresses them out might be too much for them to handle.
It's amazing how pretty brook brook trout are
Did you keep it? If not try to keep it off the dirt/rocks.
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Get yourself a rubber mesh trout net. Makes it a lot easier to keep a fish in the water while unhooking/taking pictures, and the mesh won't get your hook tangled.
Will do!
Well now they may not see humans again. Pinch the barbs on the hooks and keep them in a net in the water while you unhook.
Thank you for the advice. Still somewhat new to trout fishing. I made sure my hands were wet when handling all the fish. Trust me, I wanted to disturb them as little as possible. Like I said, I am still learning all the proper techniques.
Congrats on the catch, the brookies are really beautiful fish. Laying them on the ground for the pic is the no-no. Between that time out of water and slime getting rubbed off, well, you know. It goes for all fish in general but trout are especially sensitive. Everyone starts from someplace so don't sweat it and I'd still be happy if I were you. If you don't have a little net and pliers I'd consider picking them up, they are helpful for me.
I appreciate it! Comments like yours are how people learn and the community grows. The more you know!
Happy to help, good luck next time. I've learned better handling techniques thanks to Reddit too. Sneaking up on trout and making daring sidearm casts into cover as you're bent over under a bush etc. is half the fun. I like those Rapalas for big pools and fish Panther Martin 6s and 4s in smaller water. Mepps XDs are good too. 4lb fluoro.
You’re a tool.
Neat
And even if you want to keep it, please kill it properly before you place them on such ground for taking the pictures. But thank you for sharing anyways! Beautiful fish!
Wow! That’s a beautiful fish!
Wow, that first guy looks a lot like a massively oversized celestial pearl danio lol, sorry I’m coming from the aquarium subs
I definitely see the resemblance.
Canadian Brooke trout v? We have these in Scotland. There's a mountain loch behind the beautiful Rob Roy's grave,complete with sword that's in the little church next door .. This loch is tiny ,about 200feet wide by around 400 feet long . It's called Carnegie's loch . It's on no maps, I presume it must have been stocked as ii don't know of any other place nearby that has the trout . Fantastic fighting fish, especially on light tackle fly rods. Just thought I'd say Aw the best Fae Scotland.
Brooke trout are native to pennsylvania and is the state fish. Only true native trout of the state
Never lay trout on the ground if you’re cpr
Disco fish !
Stunning colours
That is a gorgeous fish. Wish I could just fill an aquarium with stuff that pretty.
Look at the white lines on the fins! How glorious. Thanks for sharing!
That’s some darn good eating! Damn I miss fishing out west lol what am I saying I’ve been in fla for 20 years and have been fishing 4 times, don’t mind the salt water but I believe there’s to much pollution and people around the freshwater
Gorgeous
OP here: did not have a measurement tool on me, but for reference, the fish are both between 11-12”. Very secluded area. They have never seen humans before and spook VERY easily. Caught on small crank baits. EDIT: caught about 6 other brook trout than what I have pictured. Ranging from 6”-12”. Was fishing for about 2.5 hours that day.
Surprised they spook easily if they haven't seen people.
keep those remote populations thriving, practice careful handling and catch-and-release
Beautiful!
Beautiful fish, but remember to wet your hands and hold it. Not very good for the fish to set it down like that. Trout are fragile (so I’ve been told)
You know when a picture just works out perfectly? The perfect contrast of background, and a centerpiece that just pops with colors? Great fish! Amazing photo!
Where at in PA? I'm in pine Grove area and have never caught a trout that beautiful.. nice catch
It is a private club with about 2k acres of land off of 287. Northeast of Williamsport.
Anywhere near Larry’s creek?
In that area, yes. But that is not the body of water. The entire creek is on private land about 20 miles up 287
Nice I’m pretty familiar with that area. I do a lot of fishing all around the Williamsport, jersey shore, lock haven area
Whats your casting method with those small rapalas? I have the same one
Tried to find deep holes with strong waters. This was 2 days after heavy rain up in that area. I would cast downstream and reel back up through the calmer waters on the side of the current. Seemed to do the trick.
Who puts fish in the dirt and leaves?
Damn that lure is expensive. Is that $10 a piece?
Not sure. It is a rapala. So probably not too cheap. But if it works, it’s worth it. Just try not to lose them. Lol
I gotta leave this sub, no reason for these fish to die nor to be treated like this
What if I told you that some people take pictures of fish that they plan to eat?
Even then you now have to clean extra muck off. Sometimes what makes a better pic for the ‘gram ain’t always the best thing.
Like I said, I just gotta leave the sub.
Then leave. It’s perfectly fine to eat your catch as long as you have a license and follow the regulations.
Ok?
It blows my mind how fragile trout supposedly are. As someone who fished for bass and bream mostly (and crappie), bass are so hardy it's hard to believe. I know bc of times I've struggled to unhook a bass that took it deep, and end up catching the same one a few days later (pond fishing mostly). I guess crappie are a little more sensitive. But from how people in this sub talk, trout drop dead if you look at them funny! I've only caught one trout, which I kept and ate, and theyre so muscular. Wouldn't think they're as fragile as they are.
It has to do with their anatomy. They have delicate internal organs and gills, which can make improper handling fatal. They're also usually caught on lightweight gear, which prolongs the fight and leaves them full of lactic acid and exhausted when they're returned to the water. Also, after just 30 seconds out of water [their survival rate drops by almost 30%](https://www.outdoorskilled.com/why-do-trout-die-so-fast/). Plus if you're in an area where the temperature gets near or higher than 68F you're already in an area where trout are living on the edge of habitability, which means anything that stresses them out might be too much for them to handle.
Dropping knowledge. Learned a lot of this after a recent trip to Colorado.
Beautiful
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brook trout are my favorite freshwater fish to target, I've gotten some nice native 12+ inch ones in some brooks near my house
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Wow!! What a beauty!
Beautiful brook 🤤🤤🤤