Re: [VFB] Huge Brown Trout

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Sometimes killing (taking) fish is a GOOD, no GREAT think.. Take the watershed where I bluegill fish. Everybody else I've ever seen there fishes for Largemouth bass, so there are soooo many little 3-4 inch brim of all types in there, that taking several THOUSAND out of there, would actually help the population, and mayhaps allow me to catch that elusive 2pounder cause they wouldn't have to fight for the food so much.. Com to thing about it, those little bitty gills are great eating. The tail and fins taste better than potato chips, and are suppose to contain a lot of protein, and other "good for ya" things...The little ones are the best tasting fish in the water,which is why I get to eat so many little ones, cause that is mostly what I catch 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