Quote Originally Posted by Uncle Jesse View Post
During a study of the fish in the Hooch around metro Atlanta the DNR uncovered this fellow. Measured 29", approximately 10 lbs. There was a larger fish caught this year in the same fishery, I believe there is just over 40 miles of water that hold trout in the metro Atlanta area, which now has over 5 million residents. I didn't think this was too shabby for a southern city fish.
A friend of mine guides on the Hooch. He has been out with the DNR when they were electro-fishing to check the trout populations. My buddy said it is a humbling experience to see all the big trout they shock up.