First Trip Report
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Hi all,
I’ve been lurking on this site for a little while now. I have enjoyed the many great trip reports, photos and thoughts that have been shared here. I don’t contribute as much as I would like, between fishing and more fishing I just don’t have the time ; ) BUT I thought I’d contribute a few trip pics, so here it is. Hope you enjoy!
I’ll start out with the mutant strains that my home state of Utah so dearly loves. The Tiger Trout – male Brown Trout (x) female Brook Trout. This science project created a truly pissed off fish, especially during the “false” spawning period. I suppose I’d be upset too if I could reproduce when the urge was calling ; ) They are suckers for mice patterns, at the right time of the year.
Another test tube baby is the Wiper – A cross between a white bass and striped bass, created by fertilizing female white bass eggs with sperm from male striped bass. Pound for pound these bad boys are considered on of the hardest fighting fish pound for pound. Although Utah doesn’t have giants, these bent my 8wt in half with out flinching. It was impressive to say the least. We stumble upon a school of them, a few dozen fish later, my arm hurt… for the first time fishing fresh water, my arm hurt due to the catching and not the casting ha ha.
We can’t forget about the purdy fin colored experiment, the Splake. These experimental Trout are a hybrid between Lake Trout and Brook Trout. The colors are very bright and very pleasing to the eye.
The most recent and the last of the mutants (for now) is the Tiger Musky – A hybrid cross between muskellunge and northern pike. These fish are not as big as the ones out East, but man, they do pack a punch! We sight fished to most of them this spring, it was one of the coolest things I have done in while. The way they can match the speed then in a split second accelerated to attack is impressive. The 8wt was under gunned on the large 40+ inch fish.
It is amazing what a scientist can do to alter naturally created animals. I’m not sure what I really think about all the tampering with crossing genetics. I just don’t like the idea of altering Mother Nature for the better, but I do capitalize on fish as the state is spending my tax dollars. I do wonder what folks would think about an animal that could be seen in the open rather than living in an element that is easily overlooked by the masses. Perhaps a deer crossbred with a moose might be cool and bring in more hunters…er… money in to the state. Or a Cougar and a fox, that would be kind of neat to see. Maybe one day we can buy various sets of legs as “add-ons”, fresh legs for packing around would be sure be nice.
Hope you enjoy.
Bryan
Thanks for the kind words fellas… hope your all fishing. As son as the holiday is over, I’ll be back out there.
David K – we use a smaller version of a flashtail to get the TM (permit fly?) Fun stuff. Wee Little guys compared to the Eastern boys but fun nonetheless ; )
Dave Z- yep, that’s me. AA ran the story, Greg Thomas did an interview for FF&R. One to remember ha ha
Cor – Yeah, you know how it is with all the mutants out here eh ; ) But scientists have made them easy to catch, lucky us : ) You back yet? Looking forward to your trip report!! Lets hit the water soon.
I love your photos. Very dramatic. That first on really pops out.
On your point about crossbreeding. I guess it’s OK, but I would much rather catch a 9″ native brookie. I do wish they would create a turkey with 6 legs though.
Thanks for czeching em guys!
Bill H – Utah loves stocking test tube babies around here. More and more of our Brood stock is being contaminated with Tiger Trout, is a shame really. The egg count has gone down and the eggs from last year the DWR accidentally “lost” them..er.. killed them on accident, oops. The Tiger Musky, Splake, and Wipers are stocked to keep the chub population down in waters where Cutts don’t do so well. They are however very fun to target in the spring. But now that run-off is almost over, its back to the Cutts and the dirty Germans ; ) and where are those Salmonflies!
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