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First trout of the Season

Discussion in 'The Game Room' started by 41FanForLife, Apr 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM.

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    Last Saturday's trip to a delayed harvest area was successful. 2 browns and one rainbow. On the fly rod . All with flies i tied myself 20260418_113344.jpg 20260418_113305.jpg 20260418_105446.jpg 20260418_095831.jpg
     
    41FanForLife, Apr 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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    Beautiful fish! Good feeling too, catching em on flies you tie yourself.
     
    Ronaldo, Apr 22, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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    Nice job John
     
    eatonpcat, Apr 22, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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    The troutslayer is back! :thumbs:
     
    brenndatomu, Apr 23, 2026 at 7:08 AM
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    Practicing for the Gun Club lake. Gotta beat PA Dan this year.
     
    41FanForLife, Apr 23, 2026 at 8:35 AM
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    Nicely done and a great meal at the end of the day :thumbs:
     
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    I like catching Trout. Less a fan of eating them. Only ever fished them in Wyoming when I was there. Mountain lakes are full of them. Maybe it was the chef but it was certainly not the best freshwater fish I've had.
     
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