Re: [VFB] Huge Brown Trout

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I was just telling Mike what a taxidermist told me, when i asked about a bluegill that weighs 2 pounds or more. (My elusive dream)....There have been 4+ pounders caught here in Bama, but if I ever catch a two pounder I hope to have it mounted... so, i called a taxidermist, and that is what he told me to do if I didn't want to kill the fish. I wasn't advocating one way or the other (I just posted the article here cause I thought it would interest ppl) cause I fry up some gills her at least twice a month or more LOL, Chuck   ----- Original Message ----- From: DonO To: vfb@troutnet.com Sent: Friday, June 23, 2006 10:20 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Huge Brown Trout Chuck,   I know Bob Jacklin and how much he does for conservation.  If he decides to kill a fish, it's just one out of millions he's helped by saving their habitats.  A 10lb brown is very big for the area he's fishing, but browns go to 30+ lbs.  The Miracle Mile just west of here was known for decades as monster brown water, with regular 10 to 15 lb browns being taken- so many hence the name.   Measurements can be taken of the fish and a plastic 'Museum-mount' can be made, but there are mixed feelings about that.  No matter what- it's not the fish you caught.  To mount a fish requires killing it- pure and simple.  Usually the meat is not eaten- given that the fish is not gutted, which would ruin the belly of the mount.  Besides, a 10lb brown would not be that good for pan fare.  I'd much rather a few 10" brookies, some SSU eggs, hash browns...   DonO