Fishing for Giant Trout

Introduction

• Objective: Fishing for monster rainbow trout at a mountain fishing farm.
• Participants: The presenter and his dog, Ruger.
• Preparation: Fishing gear and kayak loaded, truck ready.

Pond and Farm Setup

Pond Construction

• Location: Near the target range area.
• Dimensions: 40 feet long by 30 feet wide.
• Purpose: Not just a trout pond; a fishing cabin and growing wheat and corn.
• Irrigation: Use nutrient-rich pond water for fields, pump fresh cold well water to keep the pond cool.

Goat Maintenance

• Goats need to be fed before leaving to avoid them free-ranging.
• Ruger assists in managing goats.

Fishing Expedition

Location

• Close to a large river, near fish farms with giant net pens.
• State record rainbow trout believed to come from this area.

Observations

• Initial Fishing
  • Testing new lures at the lake behind the farm.
  • Caught a few trout, no giants.
  • Noted the presence of islands and hidden coves for future tugboat adventures.

Main Fishing Event

• Journey: Reaches a large river with clear water, large fish farm visible.
• Fishing Technique: Using lures, bottom rigs, and power bait.
• Challenges: Steep terrain making kayak launch difficult.
• Fish Behavior: Trout not always interested in bait; observed feeding patterns.

Key Moments

Encountering the First Giant Trout

• Initial sightings of giant trout close to shore.
• Multiple attempts to catch using varied bait and lures.
• Successful catch using bottom rig.
• Description of the trout: sizeable, beautiful markings, around 16 inches but chunky.

Moving Closer to Net Pens

• Relocating for better fishing position.
• Second successful catch with bottom rig.
• Description of the second trout: almost identical in size but chunkier.

Conclusion

• Limit of two fish reached, both are keepers and will be eaten as a meal.
• Plans for future fishing trips and content for the channel.
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