Browniez
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So he was within his rights, and wasn’t where he wasn’t supposed to be.
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So he was within his rights, and wasn’t where he wasn’t supposed to be.
Yeah, probably. I remember there was some controversy over it at the time, I don't remember all the details. Anyway, it was a huge fish for sure.
Browning Slayer
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And the Clinch is a nice river! That record was back in 98 and I fished it back then.
I'm with Browniez, the Hooch tailwater is the most impressive Brown Trout fishery in the south and especially with as much pressure as it sees. The quality of fish that comes out of that river is 2nd to none.
I'm also a Hooch homer..
JonathanG2013
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Aren't most of the huge browns out of the hooch caught via boat? Only have caught small ones wading.
And the Clinch is a nice river! That record was back in 98 and I fished it back then.
I'm with Browniez, the Hooch tailwater is the most impressive Brown Trout fishery in the south and especially with as much pressure as it sees. The quality of fish that comes out of that river is 2nd to none.
I'm also a Hooch homer..
41.5 IB is the record here,,,,
Teh Wicked
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Lake Trout can get big like that, typically river trout that size are released from a hatchery after years of breeding. Those mountain lakes with Blue back herring could raise some big boys.
Agree with the Brown trout fishery in Atlanta, its incredible. I have hooked several big browns there on light spinning gear, never landed a mondo.
Agree with the Brown trout fishery in Atlanta, its incredible. I have hooked several big browns there on light spinning gear, never landed a mondo.
Browniez
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Not necessarily, but a boat is a massive advantage.
My best out of the Hooch wading was about 22”, my best on the boat was 31”. If you want one over 30”/10# you really do need to be in a boat.
And have a rubber arm.
