dave nyberg
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Yep, the brook trout are native and reproducing. The browns were,
of course, introduced and are reproducing. The lower Savage is considered a “trophy trout stream.” To keep a brookie, it must be 12″ in length. Browns must be 18 or better. Rainbows may be kept, are not stocked and are not wanted. Most everyone practices C & R.
Also, this river was running at 800 CFS several years ago when olympic kayak try outs were held on it. The fish survived. I did not fly fish at the time, but did attend the try outs. A friend of mine reminded me of the kayak events at a TU Meeting last night. I think he knows more about the history of the river as anyone.
I believe everything will be okay.The brookies are native to this stream as Dave said. The DNR people feel confident that there will be enough water to hold the fish in the Savage. Personally, I would be happy if the Savage only held brookies and the other native fish. Sculpins, etc. I have a feeling I will be flogged for this comment. Just the way I feel.
The best way to find out what is going on with the Savage River Dam is to view the Maryland Department of Natural Resources web site.
I fish the north branch a fair amount and have never had a problem, either with the local people or snakes.
Great presentation. I used a smaller Toad last year on a lake in West Virginia and caught the biggest bass I caught all year. Chartreuse was the color. I will be in Atlanta in two weeks and will pick up the materials I will need to tye ’em. I will be staying just a few blocks from The Fish Hawk. Bet they will work on smallies.
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