WV record Golden trout caught

[Johnsfolly]

https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/buckhannon-teen-sets-west-virginia-record-with-golden-rainbow-trout-catch/article_53481c31-9578-441f-ad72-052f79a4b493.html

This was a great catch on the gear that he was using. The issue that I have with this is that the fish was likely a released broodstock fish. If they wanted, the fisheries folks could release an even larger one for next year's Golden trout events. To me that diminishes the "record". 

Like I said at first this was a great catch.

[WestCentralFisher]

Very impressive catch. But yeah, I guess I just don't fully get the golden rainbow thing. They look like what I'd expect trout to mutate into after the nuclear apocalypse. Now actual golden trout on the other hand...

[Daryk Campbell Sr]

I agree,  it kind of muddies the water of what counts as a record when its controlled by stocking.   The skill and patience of landing an 11 pound fish on 4 pound line is definitely something the kid should be proud of.