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Tiny Baetis mayflies are perhaps the most commonly encountered and imitated by anglers on all American trout streams due to their great abundance, widespread distribution, and trout-friendly emergence habits.
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This specimen keys to the Epeorus albertae group of species. Of the five species in that group, the two known in Washington state are Epeorus albertae and Epeorus dulciana. Of the two, albertae has been collected in vastly more locations in Washington than dulciana, suggesting it is far more common. On that basis alone I'm tentatively putting this nymph in albertae, with the large caveat that there's no real information to rule out dulciana.
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LenH on Feb 5, 2008February 5th, 2008, 12:37 am EST
What would you use in a cold enviroment early season small driftless stream?
Mtskibum on Feb 5, 2008February 5th, 2008, 9:14 am EST
Giant articulated streamers, at least thats what i would throw, because of the aggressive nature of the fish.
here is a quote from a TU article
One of the more prized and certainly most dramatic trout hybrid species is the Tiger trout. Tiger trout are notable because of their markings and their voracious appetites, but what exactly are they? Tiger trout are the result of a cross or hybridization between the brook and the brown trout. Although this hybrid can be produced easily in a hatchery, it is extremely rare (though not unheard of) in the wild. Tiger trout have been stocked in various locations all around the country. They are know for their aggressive feeding habits and stronger than average fighting ability. Also, because of their previously mentioned appetite, they can be used to control invasive species such as the Utah Chub. Adding to the benefit of stocking Tiger Trout is the fact that they are sterile. This allows them to skip the spawning stage and grow into their 4th and 5th year.
here is a quote from a TU article
One of the more prized and certainly most dramatic trout hybrid species is the Tiger trout. Tiger trout are notable because of their markings and their voracious appetites, but what exactly are they? Tiger trout are the result of a cross or hybridization between the brook and the brown trout. Although this hybrid can be produced easily in a hatchery, it is extremely rare (though not unheard of) in the wild. Tiger trout have been stocked in various locations all around the country. They are know for their aggressive feeding habits and stronger than average fighting ability. Also, because of their previously mentioned appetite, they can be used to control invasive species such as the Utah Chub. Adding to the benefit of stocking Tiger Trout is the fact that they are sterile. This allows them to skip the spawning stage and grow into their 4th and 5th year.
SlateDrake9 on Feb 5, 2008February 5th, 2008, 11:01 am EST
I've caught a bunch on PT nymphs and some on white marabou streamers.
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Wbranch on Feb 6, 2008February 6th, 2008, 12:56 am EST
The best place to target Tiger Trout is in the hatchery ponds.
Catskill fly fisher for fifty-five years.
LenH on Feb 6, 2008February 6th, 2008, 2:15 am EST
they happen in nature here. There are NO stocked tigers in wisconsin.
Mtskibum on Feb 6, 2008February 6th, 2008, 4:40 am EST
There are places where i fish that contain both browns and brookies(not many), however i have never caught a tiger, nor have even heard of someone catching a wild tiger trout around here. Although you probably have a higher concentration of brookies in wisconsin which probably makes it easier for wild tiger trout to be produced.
Good luck with your fishing
Good luck with your fishing
LenH on Feb 6, 2008February 6th, 2008, 5:02 am EST
the white marabou streamers are something i never thought of trying.
Opening morning (march 01) this year I am going out with a local TV crew. We are going to try to catch a tiger. I want any advantage i can get. There has been a mini boom in tigers around here due to the brook trout population soaring. A tiger has never been documented on TV here.
I have caught 6 in the last 2 years here and put people on another 6....
Fingers crossed and fly box stocked full with many different flies. White marabou streamers added.
Len
Opening morning (march 01) this year I am going out with a local TV crew. We are going to try to catch a tiger. I want any advantage i can get. There has been a mini boom in tigers around here due to the brook trout population soaring. A tiger has never been documented on TV here.
I have caught 6 in the last 2 years here and put people on another 6....
Fingers crossed and fly box stocked full with many different flies. White marabou streamers added.
Len
LenH on Feb 6, 2008February 6th, 2008, 6:18 am EST
Thanks Bgrn....
I also have found and had on a sizeable brookie or tiger in a new stretch of water from last year. The last day of season. Saw the flash of red fins on its side and it was off.
Either is a 20 inch brookie or a VERY big tiger. Biggest tiger I have ever seen was a 16 incher. Either way it is a win...win...
Len
I also have found and had on a sizeable brookie or tiger in a new stretch of water from last year. The last day of season. Saw the flash of red fins on its side and it was off.
Either is a 20 inch brookie or a VERY big tiger. Biggest tiger I have ever seen was a 16 incher. Either way it is a win...win...
Len
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