I don't understand the hate for the biologist. I assume you criticize the Corp of engineers too. Their findings are based on science and they absolutely have the best intentions in mind, whether you agree with them or not.
I did alright down by the dam with those brown fish. Had a couple in the 15" range and a mean mouth that was a little better than that. All caught on a jig with a zoom speed vibe craw. I threw a spinnerbait a little and a buzzbaits a little but nothing doing. I put in at 11:30, picked up around 2:15.
I love catching them and I'm willing to spend money to throw them back. I just find it humorous when you see/hear people acting like catching a limit is a cheap dinner. Maybe that's why so many keep multiple limits per day.
Ok, by bait I mean tackle, I fly fish so that includes tippet, leaders, indicator, and such. I'm in Arkansas so I buy a day permit plus the trout tag. $10.