Leonard Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 well... I guess if the in your face wont work... how this!! caught on a roo bug!******in the mouth!**** 28in.. with a 21 girth http://www.taneycomonights.com
Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted June 27, 2009 Root Admin Posted June 27, 2009 Biggest rainbow of my life (so far) caught and released at the Rocking Chair. 27" long, 17.5" girth. Caught on a John Deere, 6x tippet, 5 wt fly rod. My wife measured it and then we returned her (the fish) to where she came from and thanked God for the experience. Naknek will beat that....
FishinCricket Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 I officially hate you all! (well, except laker67... Will you adopt me and my wife and teach us your ancient trout fishing wisdom? Pretty please?) amazing pics guys, having never (yet) fished TaneyCoMo I feel a bit left out.. Who wants to be te first to take me to Taney and show me the ropes? Greg? Wrench? Heck I'd even settle for that upstart Leonard. lol cricket.c21.com
ozark trout fisher Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 Well, I guess Bman and Michael are forcing my hand. Like Bman said, give us a chance to brag, and we will do it. I caught this fish in 05 just above the rebar hole. I was using a 5 weight sage, 5x tippet, and a size 14 sowbug that I call the x-factor. Four other fishermen and myself were fishing the same run of water. When I hooked the fish, they immediately got out of the water and gave me the green light to fight the fish. I would like to say "thanks" to those four fishermen. It took about 30 minutes to land the fish and it was one of those situations where everything worked in my favor. It's hard to beat just plain old good luck. As I was attempting to net the fish, he actually turned and swam head first into the net. The fish was 38.5 inches long and had a girth of 23 inches. It weighed in at 27 pounds 10 ounces on the hatchery scale. The fish was put into the hatchery raceway in an attempt to keep it alive. Unfortunately it died 4 hours later. The hatchery biologist estimated it to be 12 years of age. According to him, 13 years is about the maximum age of missouri browns. Knock on wood, it is the current missouri state record, and the current IGFA fly rod, line class, world record. Being fortunate enough to trout fish at taney for the last 34 years, this is the ultimate of my good fortune. I have tried to research the previous missouri brown trout records, and as far as I am aware, this is the first to be landed on fly rod. I hope that each and every one of you out there, have the pleasure to catch a missouri brown of this proportion. I am still as excited about it now as the day I caught it. A reproduction copy, is on display at BCO. A special thanks to Michael Kyle. My wonderful wife has allowed me to pursue my trout fishing addiction and for this I am grateful. Rick Osborn State record..... I have a feeling nobody's lunker pictures will top that :lol:
FishinCricket Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 State record..... I have a feeling nobody's lunker pictures will top that :lol: Yeah, considering it was also a World record for fly rod, I'd say your right... And man what a fish! One we can all aspire to. cricket.c21.com
laker67 Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 Thanks guys, for all the comments and the kind words. I have enjoyed your pictures and stories as well. I hope the others will get on board and post their pics and stories. Catching lunker trout is a thrill--the excitement does not diminish with the size of the fish. It's all about the fair chase and how we play the game.
shockley32 Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 It was Halloween day in 07 I caught a brown male weighing 16 lbs 4 oz. About an hour later I landed my second biggest brown 12 lbs 6 oz this time a female. Both were caught below outlet one with three generators going. Used a 5" black/gold stick bait. Brad Have your visited Limitville lately?
Jeremy Hunt Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 GREAT STORIES!! My wife Summer was 6 months pregnant when she hooked her biggest brown first time night fishing. About 15 minutes before we hooked a nice rainbow as well. Here's the story... Accept the drift.....<>>><flysandguides.comVisit my blog
Fly_Guy Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 Don't get to fish as much as I'd like. I've caught a 24" bow, but that's about as big as I've landed. Had a couple get away that were nice tho. (of course ) I'd like to say a hearty "Nice fish!!" to all who have posted. Cricket and I will chew on some envy for a while, and y'all can go back and see if they grew on you.
Fly_Guy Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 The smallmouth on my avatar came out of taney - around 5 lbs or so.
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