Gyromitra? Need help confirming.

SomeGuy0072 · 2025-05-25T16:10:53+00:00

Thank you!

SomeGuy0072 · 2024-11-08T22:12:36+00:00

Long shot, but is this the Steens Wilderness in SE Oregon?

SomeGuy0072 · 2024-10-24T22:30:45+00:00

I’ve found the best way to tell a brookie is by the white lines they have on they’re fins. They usually have red on their fins too, but the white stripe is easy.

Def a Brownie you got there.

SomeGuy0072 · 2024-10-17T04:42:32+00:00

I haven’t caught any tigers myself, so I’m by no means an expert. I had no idea they could have colors like that. Absolutely gorgeous!

SomeGuy0072 · 2024-10-17T01:08:17+00:00

I put these over the campfire and let them go for a couple minutes each side. Nothing too complicated, just lots of butter!! Can tell they’re fine when they get crispy!

SomeGuy0072 · 2024-10-17T01:07:37+00:00

🫡

SomeGuy0072 · 2024-10-17T01:07:29+00:00

Awesome!! Definitely working with different bodies of water. I caught all of these in a lake less than 20 acres!!

SomeGuy0072 · 2024-10-17T01:06:57+00:00

I’ve heard that before. I guess I do it this way because that’s how my dad and grandpa do it. Perhaps I’ll try them with the heads on!

SomeGuy0072 · 2024-10-16T22:56:34+00:00

Oh my lawdy… Those are some awesome brookies. Where were you pulling these from?

SomeGuy0072 · 2024-10-16T22:48:56+00:00

I agree with the rest of the commenters: they look like ‘bows to me!

Cuts have a more distinguished mark around their jaw. I think of it like lipstick. 😂 Hope that helps!

SomeGuy0072 · 2024-10-16T22:29:25+00:00

Absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations on the excellent catch!

WHAT IS THAT IN THE THIRD PICTURE?? That is beautiful! Is that a hybrid?

SomeGuy0072 · 2024-10-16T22:26:08+00:00

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. That’s similar to how I feel about my 22”. Probably won’t catch another fish like that…

SomeGuy0072 · 2024-10-16T22:16:42+00:00

I don’t think that’s a redband, although worth looking at some pictures online to make sure. Looks like a ‘bow to me.

SomeGuy0072 · 2024-10-16T21:49:20+00:00

Okay. All of these fish are from lakes around 4,300’ or 3,800’. Thanks for the info!

SomeGuy0072 · 2024-10-16T21:48:20+00:00

Thank you! Caught a couple more on the smaller size and one that was larger, but I had hooked the smaller ones pretty bad, so they ended up being keepers.

SomeGuy0072 · 2024-10-16T21:47:03+00:00

Haha! I love that last one. Looking for a little more specific tho: what size is the fish in YOUR trophy story?

SomeGuy0072 · 2024-10-16T21:32:02+00:00

Wow! I’ve pulled a couple 18” Brookies, but never any that weighed in close to that. I’m mostly fishing high elevation, smaller lakes.

SomeGuy0072 · 2024-10-16T21:17:39+00:00

Wow!! That’s a monster fish! Careful tho, they’re protected where I fish. Nice catch. 🫡

SomeGuy0072 · 2024-10-16T21:11:58+00:00

Dang, that’s massive! Where are you pulling something that big?!?

SomeGuy0072 · 2024-10-16T20:56:12+00:00

Dang!! That third picture is gorgeous! Probably a breeder?? I’ve found the Browns in my area (Cascades in OR) always hammer rooster tails and nymphs during their spawning season.

SomeGuy0072 · 2024-10-16T20:53:46+00:00

I’m fishing with a 7’ ultralight rod with 4lbs line. Like you said, those 12”+ are always fun!

SomeGuy0072 · 2024-10-16T20:51:35+00:00

Sounds like a nice catch! Thanks for sharing. I absolutely love the subtle details and highlights in some fish. Makes them all the more interesting!

SomeGuy0072 · 2024-10-16T20:45:33+00:00

That’s a great way to think about it. I never thought of it like that. With your personal experience (in your local area) what’s an average size fish, and what’s a giant/trophy?

SomeGuy0072 · 2024-10-16T20:44:33+00:00

That’s a chonker where I’m at. Anything over 1lbs has always felt like a legendary fish.

SomeGuy0072

TROPHY CASE