Typically a sign of a hatchery fish where their tales are subject to wearing on the concrete races they are raised in. You'll see some wear on wild fish after spawn, but that example looks more hatchery fish to me.Why do the trout have their tails cut straight?
I came from Colorado ( lived there 60 yrs) I never saw them with tails cut off even after spawn. These fish must be in hatchery a long time to have that effect.Typically a sign of a hatchery fish where their tales are subject to wearing on the concrete races they are raised in. You'll see some wear on wild fish after spawn, but that example looks more hatchery fish to me.
yes, one that size is a brood fish from the hatchery,,,lived it's whole life there till dumped in a pool at a bridge (guess on my part of location)I came from Colorado ( lived there 60 yrs) I never saw them with tails cut off even after spawn. These fish must be in hatchery a long time to have that effect.
Excellent fish. However, not a palamino trout. What you have there is a West Virginia Golden Rainbow Trout. I have fished for and caught many of these in my home state. They are excellent to eat, much better than other trout with a more tender and sweater meet. Enjoy!Found 3 giants already this year surprisingly. First few years here I found 0. Last year I finally landed a few. Yesterday I was finishing a work call by the creek and managed this one. 24” on a size 18 wire hook.View attachment 64079View attachment 64080View attachment 64081
Excellent fish. However, not a palamino trout. What you have there is a West Virginia Golden Rainbow Trout. I have fished for and caught many of these in my home state. They are excellent to eat, much better than other trout with a more tender and sweater meet. Enjoy!
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