I didn’t kill it. The fish was fine. I took a couple pictures and released it immediately. Thanks!First, killing something w/o knowing what it is and thus the regs is poor ethics. To answer your question, that is a cutthroat trout, sub-species is “coastal” or “sea-run”.
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Ukee
I knew it was a cuttroat, “sea-run cutthroat, cutbow?”. I was not sure if it was a sea-run, or some kind of hybrid. “Subspecies” is the word I was looking for. The fish swam away fine when I released it. I am (obviously) new to fishing so I appreciate the link, Ukee. I will be much more careful and diligent in the future. Thanks guys.1st - you killed a fish without knowing what it was.
2nd - a 6 year old could identify a cutthroat - hint it has orange/red under the jaw.
3rd - it's dead. Fish eye points down when still alive and out of water. That fish is dead as dead can be.
4th - you're lying about it being dead,
Way to take it man lol.I knew it was a cuttroat, “sea-run cutthroat, cutbow?”. I was not sure if it was a sea-run, or some kind of hybrid. “Subspecies” is the word I was looking for. The fish swam away fine when I released it. I am (obviously) new to fishing so I appreciate the link, Ukee. I will be much more careful and diligent in the future. Thanks guys.
Lol....Devmah....you use gloves for handling steelhead as well?
No one has yet to post anything like the information you have provided. Thanks, bruv.I have fished many rivers, lakes and agree that that fish is dead or will die when released.
If you are releasing fish then it should have never come out of the water, barbless hooks can easily be removed while the fish is in the water, if you were going to take a quick picture then for that brief moment pull the fish out of the water take the pic and immediately return the fish back. Letting it lay on you tackle box gasping for air while you took the pictures....
Keep The fish in the water till you have your camera ready, then take a pic and release the fish . ( note the water is still dripping off the fish in the picture) .
By the way fish don’t swim away upside down when you release them if they are alive..
I know, Ukee. Thanks again. My reply to Devmah was an attempt at sarcasm.The “keep em wet” link provided to you has all that info and far more. Ultimately, it’s up to the individual if they want to inform themselves with all the available resources out there so they can participate in our fisheries ethically, or not.
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Ukee
hard to pass judgement with dirty hands or gloves for that matter. offering helpful
advice while engadging in ones enthusiasm allows for a greater understanding and empathy . Nice fish
BL all things considered.