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Don't have the time for a full write up, but managed to find and catch two huge wild Brook Trout yesterday on a system well SE of my usual haunts, but well worth the drive. They measured 16 and 18", I am beyond stoked. The 18 fought like a Steelhead. Both came midday from very deep pools on a remote section of creek I obtained permission on. #15 Panther Martin on both, I was trophy gunning and it worked out well Here's the 16  And here is Big Mama. This big girl tangled me up in a root wad, took some drag, and was an all around pest to land, took about 5 minutes and I'm rocking 8 lb fluorocarbon these days.     The festivities are off to a great start... Edited by user Thursday, June 8, 2017 8:56:42 AM(UTC)
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Simply amazing!!! You've spent a long time hunting for fish like that. Couldn't happen to a better guy.  |
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Those are some special Brookies for sure. The big ones fight like Lions, don't they? Well done.
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Good god, man... Those are some awesome fish. Nice work!
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Good work Nick, you are keeping the passion live and well. hahaha
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Just 'wow' Nick, just 'wow' ....
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Holy Crap those are monsters
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