I keep a few trout each year.

In my area,howver, browns are not frequent catches - big browns are rare. If I catch any, I release them (unless hooked in such a way that gills are damaged and bleeding.

My parents just love trout, and my dad is getting too old to go out with any regularity. I love taking over a few small brookies and cooking up a fine breakfast (or maybe it's the time with mom and dad I enjoy).

Fish responsibly...and keep a few.