I stumbled upon the source of groundwater for this limestone creek and it proved to be a brook trout oasis. I saw one big brookie chillin amongst the vegetation. I tried casting flies but didn’t have a great angle and kept getting snagged. In one final attempt, I snuck up behind the fish, with net in hand. When the fish realized, it attempted to scurry off, but ran into the wall of vegetation, turned around, and swam back into my net. I was (and still am) in disbelief.
I have the video to prove it but Reddit won’t let me post. Check out my last post on IG – reel1fish@
Does this count as “catching a fish”? If yes, this is my first brook trout. PA, you’ve been great to me. Until next time!
Posted by CaptHungSolo
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I would say no it doesn’t count as a fish caught, and isn’t a legal method of fishing in a lot of locations regardless is you plan on keeping or releasing.
It is illegal where I live to do that.
Haha wth