Bman Posted October 30, 2011 Posted October 30, 2011 I am wondering what has happened to Tanney’s really big Browns. Sure some Browns showed up this year, but the best I personally saw was in the 15 pound class. The best that I saw brought to hand was a female 14 pounds plus snagged out of outlet #2, and yes the dude took pictures after she was snagged and dragged to the bank. I think the lack of posts of the real thumpers reinforces my thinking. By thumpers, I mean fish in the 20 pounds plus class. I didn’t see them on foot or by boat. Did some escape up the fish ladder during high flows? I hope so, but I watched the ladder closely and I didn’t see any 20 pound class Browns in there at all. I’m curious what anyone with connections with the hatchery folks might have learned. I’ve noticed this decline since the recent year’s high water events, with flood gates running and record flows. Before these times I could always count on seeing the real monsters, and normally having one or two actually hooked, only to have them beat my best efforts. On a side note, if I saw that I had them foul hooked, I intentionally broke them off. Even if I saw them take the fly, and I had them fair and square sometimes after rolling, jumping, rubbing on rocks, they ended up fouled, I broke them off. I digress, rant off. What have the rest of you seen, what are your thoughts? We have seen some magnificent Rainbows return to the upper end, with a few probably having the potential of breaking the current state record. I am encouraged to see the thumper ‘Bow’s. I can’t help but wonder, what happened to the “thumper” Browns. The only good line is a tight line
duckydoty Posted October 30, 2011 Posted October 30, 2011 I with ya there Bman. Have not seen any real big boys myself this year. About 2 weeks ago I saw one in the 13-15 pound range, but gone the next day. The rainbow fishing has been fair with some good ones out there. Still hoping some big browns will come on in. A Little Rain Won't Hurt Them Fish.....They're Already Wet!! Visit my website at.. Ozark Trout Runners
Bman Posted October 30, 2011 Author Posted October 30, 2011 Still hoping some big browns will come on in. I'm with you there Ducky, let's hope so. The only good line is a tight line
laker67 Posted October 30, 2011 Posted October 30, 2011 Like you Bruce, I have not seen any big boy thumpers, day or night. My only thought on this matter is the 08 flood, and this year's flood. Those giant fish are at the end of their life cycle when they near that 22 to 25 pound range. They may not have had enough stamina to survive the onslaught that lasted several days during each event. If the 10 to 12 year old class of fish were wiped out in 08, it would explain the poor showing the past 3 seasons. Now, add this year's flood in april, we could have lost more big boys that were prepared to move up this fall. This is only a theory and not based on any actual fact that my small brain can comprehend. So if someone wants to, go ahead and rip my left ear off.
Leonard Posted October 30, 2011 Posted October 30, 2011 the way the water was ripping through... they could have washed over into Bull Shoals... maybe we need to start fishing over there. it would be ironic to see those 30+lbs browns eating those 10lbs stripers..lol http://www.taneycomonights.com
Bman Posted October 30, 2011 Author Posted October 30, 2011 Like you Bruce, I have not seen any big boy thumpers, day or night. My only thought on this matter is the 08 flood, and this year's flood. Those giant fish are at the end of their life cycle when they near that 22 to 25 pound range. They may not have had enough stamina to survive the onslaught that lasted several days during each event. If the 10 to 12 year old class of fish were wiped out in 08, it would explain the poor showing the past 3 seasons. Now, add this year's flood in april, we could have lost more big boys that were prepared to move up this fall. This is only a theory and not based on any actual fact that my small brain can comprehend. So if someone wants to, go ahead and rip my left ear off. Hey Rick, Your remarks have been my thoughts, and fears exactly. The only good line is a tight line
Bman Posted October 30, 2011 Author Posted October 30, 2011 So if someone wants to, go ahead and rip my left ear off. Now that would would never happen around here would it? The only good line is a tight line
laker67 Posted October 30, 2011 Posted October 30, 2011 the way the water was ripping through... they could have washed over into Bull Shoals... maybe we need to start fishing over there. it would be ironic to see those 30+lbs browns eating those 10lbs stripers..lol Since you brought it up, Rod Caddel caught the 1996 state record, 26lb 13oz, below powersite.
brother dave Posted October 30, 2011 Posted October 30, 2011 I think you nailed it. Dont mind my full smoker I shop at the outdoor grocery store
laker67 Posted October 30, 2011 Posted October 30, 2011 I think you nailed it. Dont mind my full smoker Are we having geese and trout for lunch?
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