gonefishin Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 Which would you rather catch a 5Lb Rainbow or a 5Lb Brown? I would rather be fishin'. "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin, 1759
Danoinark Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 Brown for me...I think they are more wily. So I would feel better about myself saying maybe I did something right to catch such a fish. Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks"
Terry Beeson Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 To me Browns also are like catching Smallmouth over Largemouth. They seem to fight a bit harder than 'Bows. So yes, for the fight and the craftiness, I'd vote Brown... That doesn't mean I would turn down the chance at a 5 lb. 'Bow, though... TIGHT LINES, YA'LL "There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process." - Paul O’Neil
Gavin Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 I'd take a legit 5lb smallmouth over either...but I'd take a 5lb rainbow over a 5lb brown. I've caught quite a few browns that would have weighed at least 5lbs but not that many rainbows. They dont seem to get as big plus they jump. Cheeers.
The Caddis Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 I'd go with bow for the acrobatics, but I wouldn't say no to either.
Flysmallie Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 I'd take a legit 5lb smallmouth over either... I'm voting with Gavin.
Terry Beeson Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 Well, if we're bending the rules... An 800 lb Marlin... TIGHT LINES, YA'LL "There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process." - Paul O’Neil
Thom Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 I am always excited when I catch a large Brown. Lots of times they stay head down longer and I begin to wonder if I have a sucker on. Really exciting when I get the first flash of the Brown. I would have to agree with the Caddis though, I think Rainbows do offer a special thrill when they jump out of the water. I don't think I have ever had a Brown do that. Thom Harvengt
Greg Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 I'd vote for the 5 lb brown. Like em both and wouldn't turn either down. But I like the coloration and the fight of brown trout better. Not saying rainbows don't fight hard - they do and they certainly jump more - but browns seem to have more staying power. Gavin my experience has been the opposite. I've caught a fair # of rainbows 5 lbs or over but only one or 2 brown trout that approached that size. Greg "My biggest worry is that my wife (when I'm dead) will sell my fishing gear for what I said I paid for it" - Koos Brandt Greg Mitchell
jdmidwest Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 Rainbows put up the better fight, aerobatics. Browns tend to bulldog like an old catfish and are usually just too much wearing down. I vote the bow! "Life has become immeasurably better since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously." — Hunter S. Thompson
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