GenerationFly

Much like human life, trout also have a pecking order.  We all knew the kid at school that pushed his/her way to the front of the lunch line, snatched the best seat on the bus, and always received unappreciated respect due to his/her dominate size and power over others.  The life of a trout is not much different.

In the rivers’ depths, trout do not always have the most cordial attitude towards one another.  The largest fish in the river grow to their dominating size due to the fact that they take advantage of the best areas within their home turf.  These areas or “pockets” provide the best food, oxygen, and shelter that a fish could ask for and they are not afraid to defend these treasured zones.

As a fellow angler, I can admit that these holding areas may be difficult to find and one may have to explore the most Narnia-ish trout water to find where the true monsters lay.   But once you find it and pull out the grand-daddy of all trout, your hook-ups have not officially ended.

Once you hook into Troutzilla and pull him out of his seat in the entomological-cafeteria, the other fish can not deny the opportunity to sit in his throne.  Thus giving you the knowledge of knowing where the trout are located and the opportunity to catch another, even if it may be a hobbit in the fish kingdom compared to the cave troll you just reeled in.

The pictures above are evidence of this theory at its best.  Both fish were pulled out of the same location only seconds after one another, and our little Rainbow friend decided to take advantage of Mr. 19in Cutbow’s  dominion while he was splashing around and visiting the territory of Catch and Release Land.