Trout Pics

[bartman]

Took the annual trip with my son today to Orvis in Manchester to buy stuff I don't need. Caught the liver pellet hatch at Orvis and the pond in Shaftsbury and took some pics. Always fun to watch just before the season starts.

Battenkill was high but clear.








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[rodkilla]

Every year (on or around Memorial Day) my buddy Shawn and I run an event for kids on the ponds at Orvis. We usually have them do a little tying, and then we take them out to the pond to fish. Some of those rainbows are absolutely enormous. We've had a number of rods broken and even a Brodin boat net was splintered. The fish that broke the net was easily in excess of 15 pounds. It's ridiculous to watch, but it does get you fired up for the real thing. Nice pics ...

Mike D.
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[Mark Patenaude]

I've been to those ponds. I look at the bows like I would a Steelhead. But the size of those Brookies...come on!

Your pics are excellent. Could be on the cover of FF or AA