Browns like this are welcomed sight. I say that because a few years ago we lost a bunch of these guys due to some kind of a fungus thing. Unfortunately, I saw a post spawner already this year that had the fungus infection swimming around the Craig FSA. There are a lot of speculations of where this comes from; some people think it's from handling them, (BS) and one thing I heard was it's because of warm water temps when they are spawning. I also heard something about the kokanees bringing it into the river as they spill over the dam. (Not sure I believe that one either.) It may also have something to do with higher population densities in spawning waters. I haven't really heard anything definitive but what seems to be apparent is that it happens to post-spawning fish and it's not just the browns. I've seen it in the rainbows as well but not nearly as prevalent. The water temps are usually much colder when they spawn so maybe that does make sense. Regardless, it's nice to see a fish like this with the size and color this time of year.
This big buck was caught on a tiny little mayfly nymph by Craig. If anyone deserves it, he does. Nice work Craig. See you back out there today.
Keep 'em where they live...
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