A bit more Gold this morning 10/12

[snagged in outlet 3]

1 hour ago, netboy said:

All the Goldens I have ever caught have had messed up tails. It is like they clip them at the hatchery for some reason. They first stocked them back in 2017 after the big flood damaged the Mammoth Spring (Jim Hinkle) hatchery. They get them mixed in with normal rainbows from Crystal Lakes hatchery in Missouri. The money came from the Federal Govt as mitigation for flood damages and subsequent reduced output at Jim Hinkle hatchery. 

Also glad to see that AGFC just started a $6 million renovation to the Jim Hinkle hatchery.

I’m not sure they cut them it’s usually due to overcrowding in the hatchery.  

[netboy]

18 minutes ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

I’m not sure they cut them it’s usually due to overcrowding in the hatchery.  

Probably so, but those clips look pretty straight. Their gill plates are messed up also.. as seen in the picture. I have never caught one or seen a pic of one in pristine condition. Maybe the other rainbows pick on them in the hatchery??? 

[Devan S.]

18 minutes ago, netboy said:

Probably so, but those clips look pretty straight. Their gill plates are messed up also.. as seen in the picture. I have never caught one or seen a pic of one in pristine condition. Maybe the other rainbows pick on them in the hatchery??? 

The ones in the spring pool at roaring river look rough too and they have been in there for awhile now. 

 

IDK if fins ect ever re-grow.

[snagged in outlet 3]

32 minutes ago, netboy said:

Probably so, but those clips look pretty straight. Their gill plates are messed up also.. as seen in the picture. I have never caught one or seen a pic of one in pristine condition. Maybe the other rainbows pick on them in the hatchery??? 

I noticed the gill but thought it was just camera angle.  Nice catch though👍    I’m thinking of coming down this weekend or next.   Trying to decide if I’ll drag my boat or not.