"Chech fishing pics" (aka "Trying to avoid Tarding Up the Other Threads")

[Chechem]

Our "flies" mimic the larvae of these midges, and are very simple and tiny:



The live larvae look like worms:

[Jamos]

Also caught a (weird) Mountain Whitefish - slimy, squirmy little guy. 

I've never heard of the Mountain Whitefish. How big do they get? The reason I ask is I thought maybe they might serve as a prime source in the food chain for the bigger fish if they don't get very big, such as the shad does for the fish in our area.

They get as big as Smallmouth Bass get: 4-5 lbs.
This trout foodchain centers on insects and insect larvae, and small fish play a minor role for trout.  The fish are full of small larvae, and it seems incredible that they can be sustained by such tiny critters.  But remember; the insects are packed with eggs and other fatty tissue when they emerge from the bottom.  The fish gobble them by the thousands.

Spoken like a true biologist. I guess the old saying of "you never get to old to learn" is a true fact, thank you for my lesson of today.  +1

[Jamos]

Our "flies" mimic the larvae of these midges, and are very simple and tiny:



The live larvae look like worms:

I've done a little fly fishing but never got the interest in it that I did fishing with bait and spin cast reels. I do know it takes a lot of work in perfecting the art of fly fishing and you seem to have perfected that art. 

[ricky023]

Man Chechem it must be so peaceful out there on the water. I have always said when I am walking in the woods alone or on the rivers down by the house it is the most peaceful time I could find. I hope you catch the whopper stopper. lol, RTR!

[Catch Prothro]

Our "flies" mimic the larvae of these midges, and are very simple and tiny:



The live larvae look like worms:

I've done a little fly fishing but never got the interest in it that I did fishing with bait and spin cast reels. I do know it takes a lot of work in perfecting the art of fly fishing and you seem to have perfected that art. 

I've also tried fly fishing, own a rod/reel, but it's pretty challenging when the shores of Alabama streams are lined with trees.   

[2Stater]

I learned something too. I thought Chech was trying to catch flies. 

[Jamos]

I learned something too. I thought Chech was trying to catch flies. 

 

[ricky023]

If he catches flies what will he do with them? RTR!

[Chechem]

I'm dealing with children here!   

Sunday fishing (sorry, Preacher):

Caught 8 trout over 18" today.  That's big fish!!

[2Stater]

I'm dealing with children here!   

Sunday fishing (sorry, Preacher):

Caught 8 trout over 18" today.  That's big fish!!

That's a heck of a haul! Nice job! 

[ricky023]

Man I feel like I have been there the whole way Chechem. This has been a learning experience for me. RTR!

[Chechem]

Man I feel like I have been there the whole way Chechem. This has been a learning experience for me. RTR!

Glad to have you aboard, Preacher.  It's been quite a ride!!

[Chechem]

Monday:

Better than yesterday (11 over 18").

[ricky023]

Wow love the pics. I am not sure about everybody else but seeing these fish just reminds me of Gods' handiwork so much. How beautiful the outdoors truly is in everyday life. RTR!

[2Stater]

Nice job again! I just wonder how much all the fish weigh that you've caught. That would be interesting to know. 

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