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Potential world record brown trout caught off Racine By Paul A. Smith of the Journal Sentinel July 16, 2010 1:30 p.m. Fishing the waters off Racine Friday morning, Roger Hellen of Franksville landed a 41.5-pound brown trout. The fish is more than a whopper - it's a potential world record. Hellen was taking part in Salmon-A-Rama, the long-standing fishing contest run in Racine by Salmon Unlimited of Wisconsin, Inc. He caught the fish trolling in the Lake Michigan waters near Wind Point in northern Racine County. "Unreal," said Hellen, 38, and a veteran Lake Michigan angler. "But if you fish out here often enough, you know almost anything is possible." The fish was identified as a brown trout by Cheryl Peterson, a Department of Natural Resources fisheries technician working the Salmon-A-Rama weigh-in tent. The DNR stocks two strains of brown trout in Lake Michigan - domestic and Seeforellen. Hellen's fish appears to be a Seeforellen, said Peterson. Tissue samples were taken by the DNR to age and assess the genetics of the fish. The Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame and the International Game Fish Association list the world record brown trout as a 41 lbs. 7 oz. ( 18.7956 kilograms) fish caught Sept. 9, 2009 in the Manistee River, Michigan. Hellen's fish was taken to Brossman's Meat Market in Racine so it could be weighed on a certified scale. If the weight (41 pounds, 8 ounces) holds up, it would be a world record for the species. The photo below was taken by Salmon Unlimited member Mary Lee Hetland and shows Hellen holding the brown trout on the Salmon-A-Rama grounds near the Racine harbor. We'll have more on this breaking story later today. JSOnline

Maybe because they aren't doing ACID (LSD) like they did in the 60's and 70's?

The Chinese also eat dogs. No, thank you.

Gonna have to make those panfish poppers to throw with that 5wt.

gotmuddy don't need no stinkin' waders, fly boxes etc. a pair of overalls and a cap is all he needs.

Looks like one very nice smallmouth to me.

You left out "None" on your poll.

I don't believe in them. I've gone fishing in the so called "best time to fish" and got skunked. I've also gone fishing when the tables said "stay home" and slaughtered them. I think it all depends on how the fish are reacting to the baits you are using that day.

Uhmmm... I think they look better with the size reduced.

Well there you go. You just had to make me throw up didn't you.

Thanks for the tip. I wrote that down for future reference. I'm unemployed right now and can barely afford the gas up there let alone a rod fee.

Oh really?

Right you are Chief. Just being my sarcastic self.

I don't hide either. Anybody that would want me to go fishing with them I'd go. I've already met several people from this forum and I'd like to meet more of ya. As for the fly tying, I can tie up some pretty good flies. I'm no expert, but I do pretty good. I'm still learning, but that's an everyday thing. As for the beer drinking, I'm from Milwaukee. The (once famous) beer capital of the world. That changed when they couldn't produce enough for me to drink and several breweries went out of business.

As for the spelling bee, no. I reread every post I write and try to make sure everything is spelled correctly and sounds like I'm making sense. Even if what I have to say is non-sense. As for my fishing? I wish I was better at it. You'd think I'd get out more now that I'm not working but I just can't get up the desire to go. Maybe if I was to plan a fishing trip with someone, I could get more in the mood for it. I'm doing a float next Monday with "gotmuddy" and I'm looking forward to going. Maybe I'm just getting tired of fishing alone. I'm always looking for someone to fish with so if you ever need somone to partner up with, let me know.

Just shoot me.

Trust me. Never ever would I even think of doing something like that.

Should have called the DNR for polluting the water. Not to mention the scenery.

I wonder if it's a new state record? Maybe a world record?

What Channel?

No, I ofended "slider" because he spelled "stripers" "strippers.:" I would NEVER offend a "stripper." Edited: A good lookin' FEMALE "stripper."

Check the generation schedules for the White River. The dams hold back all that rain water and they don't usually get all muddy below the dams. Just be careful of the currents. Anything over 400 Cf's I would not wade in without extreme caution. The Southwest Power Administration website has the schedules. Be very careful here too. They do not always follow that schedule. You can call them to find out what they are generating now at 870-431-5311

Welcome to the forum. As for your progressing into more advanced fishing, that will never change now. You will always learn something new. Especially here. Lots of info here. Got a question? Just ask. No question is too stupid here.

I live in Mountan Home and I don't even have to drive over to Yellville to tell you how the water looks. It's high and running fast and looks like chocolate milk. Check the USGS Gage for Crooked Creek here.

I thought when Branson first opened up it mostly all country music. Then everybody jumped in on the band wagon cuz their shows were getting old and couldn't get booked in Vegas anymore. I personally think that Branson should get back to it's roots and stick to country music. There's enough money in contry music that would still draw the youngsters in.