One year later same hole

[spinner1]

This brown was caught last year in the exact same hole. I was NOT sure it was the same trout until I did a little looking at photos.

The trout was skinnier than last year ...but about 2 inches longer.

After check the gill plate...

Last year...



This year....



It is the same fish.

The gill plate was noticeably longer too. Last year it looked like a Female....this year a male....

Last year...



This year....

It is the deepest hole in 300 yards and the trout hit within 4 feet of last year. Almost a year to the date.

[sagefisher]

spinner,

I hope you will be able to repeat this neat experience next year and we can look at a three year history on this trout.

Waiting for the sequel.............


Larry ---sagefisher---

[JohnScott]

That leopard didn't change it's spots !!

That's a great set of photos, Len. Don't believe I've seen anything quite like that before.

Nice looking fishy both years.

John

[kglissmeyer]

Outstanding! Thanks for sharing. I fish a local spring creek that has a resident population of nice Browns, guess I'll have to pay closer attention to see if there are any repeats. Great photos.
Kelly.

[Poke 'Em]

What did it hit on (both times)?

[spinner1]

bugger first time...
hornberg the second...

[Beaver]

Spinner,

Wow what a cool story and great pics. Don't think I've ever seen anyone prove the same fish story before. Congratulations.

Beaver

[ohiotuber]

Len,
WOW!!...That is a neat sequence.
Thanks,
Mike