Mr.Slickfish
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Tiger Trout.......Are you serious?
  I"ve never seen one of these before. After 10 grown men (including me) could not identify this fish, A 12 year old boy told me its a tiger trout , a cross between a brook and a brown. He also said its pretty rare. Thought it might make a good topic of conversation. Anyway, the fish was 24", caught in the fairview gravel pits on a pink kastmaster. 
post edited by Mr.Slickfish - 2008/04/12 19:11:00
I don't always snag fish, but when I do... I choose Little Cleos I'm the best looking smartest snagging poacher alive...
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fishrmn
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RE: Tiger Trout.......Are you serious?
2008/04/12 19:20:30
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Yeah, thats a Tiger Trout. Nice fish!
Theyre pretty much as common as a palomino in the SW part of PA. Lots of clubs stock them frequently, and the state has been stocking them the past few years. I believe either this year, or next year is the last year the state will be stocking them.
-Tim
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STEALYS4ME
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RE: Tiger Trout.......Are you serious?
2008/04/12 20:02:25
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Seen 3 today caught they get pretty big for a trout. nice fish.
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RE: Tiger Trout.......Are you serious?
2008/04/12 21:30:33
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Its a goog thing you kept it. We dont want anybody else to catch one.
Quality over quantity I am reality I>U JC Rules!!!!!!!
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STEALYS4ME
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RE: Tiger Trout.......Are you serious?
2008/04/12 22:03:26
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I just wanna know why hes hiding his eyes????
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Mr.Slickfish
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RE: Tiger Trout.......Are you serious?
2008/04/12 22:08:10
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Out of more than a few dozen fish this year, These are the only 3 fish I kept this season. Quite the prize to a one star angler like myself. But actually, it was alot of fun and I hope almost all of you catch one. 
I don't always snag fish, but when I do... I choose Little Cleos I'm the best looking smartest snagging poacher alive...
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Mr.Slickfish
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RE: Tiger Trout.......Are you serious?
2008/04/12 22:10:53
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I'm not hiding my eyes. That my new polarized helmet for opening day.
I don't always snag fish, but when I do... I choose Little Cleos I'm the best looking smartest snagging poacher alive...
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Bughawk
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RE: Tiger Trout.......Are you serious?
2008/04/12 22:19:26
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How was the fight? Did it fight like a brown trout? I have never caught one so I curious.
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JEB
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RE: Tiger Trout.......Are you serious?
2008/04/12 22:28:43
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Nice fish, been wanting to catch a tiger 4ever !!!
Just a helpful photo hint, make sure the fish is clean, no leaves or twigs, it makes for a nicer pic and try to take it at the catch site if you can. I always carry a camera, you never know whena trophy like yours is going to bite the end of you line.
Nice fish !!!!! Congrats !!!
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Mr.Slickfish
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RE: Tiger Trout.......Are you serious?
2008/04/12 22:30:16
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It's funny you ask. The fish was all over the water. He absolutely crushed the lure and began shaking his head, for a moment it almost felt like a pike strike. When I put pressure on him and started to take line from him, he took off like a steelie with about three good runs across the surface rolling and flopping the whole way. It was a different experience that I'm thankful for. I hope PA continues with this fish, lot of fun. 
I don't always snag fish, but when I do... I choose Little Cleos I'm the best looking smartest snagging poacher alive...
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RE: Tiger Trout.......Are you serious?
2008/04/12 23:38:30
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Hope you plan on getting him mounted.
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RE: Tiger Trout.......Are you serious?
2008/04/13 03:17:16
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I caught and released a beautiful golden today. Ill post a pic tomorrow....er uh, later today.
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Bughawk
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RE: Tiger Trout.......Are you serious?
2008/04/13 07:39:54
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Neat. Glad to hear it was a good fighter.
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Livinfishin
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RE: Tiger Trout.......Are you serious?
2008/04/13 08:59:07
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Nice Tiger! Caught 5 myself here is SW PA yesterday. Bueatiful fish!
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Kokanee Killer
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RE: Tiger Trout.......Are you serious?
2008/04/13 16:26:05
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 nice cathc they do fight well heres one my son caught last year
I have become comfortably numb
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RE: Tiger Trout.......Are you serious?
2008/04/13 16:31:36
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Fish Comm. stocked them as a study a few years back. They quit doing it though. I caught a few 2 years ago, but nothing over 12". Tiger Trout can occur naturally, but it is rare. The ones pictured are the biggest ones I've seen. Nice fish!
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Mr.Slickfish
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RE: Tiger Trout.......Are you serious?
2008/04/13 18:23:53
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I'ts to bad they are not still stocking them. Helluva fight, and a good lookin' fish.
I don't always snag fish, but when I do... I choose Little Cleos I'm the best looking smartest snagging poacher alive...
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RE: Tiger Trout.......Are you serious?
2008/04/13 19:32:21
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My reports and advice are for everyone to enjoy, not just the paying customers.
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chasinrainbows
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RE: Tiger Trout.......Are you serious?
2008/04/13 21:45:31
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our club still puts them in. we stocked some well into the 20 inch range
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JEB
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RE: Tiger Trout.......Are you serious?
2008/04/13 22:14:11
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CR:
What club, I want to join ??
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RE: Tiger Trout.......Are you serious?
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chasinrainbows
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RE: Tiger Trout.......Are you serious?
2008/04/16 22:32:03
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ORIGINAL: JEB
Albion sportsmans club
CR:
What club, I want to join ??
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RE: Tiger Trout.......Are you serious?
2008/04/17 09:04:13
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I caught a Tiger at Pine Lake in Ohio when I was 10 years old, 24 years ago. My dad got it mounted for me and I still have it. It was 22 inches and about 4 pounds.
The mount was old school, with all the fins spread out and the gills were red fuzzy pipe cleaners. Not a great mount. The skin is starting to detoriate and the head is leaking oil. Been looking for a taxidermist who would make a nice replica for me.
I got my picture in the Ohio paper with it. I wondered why everyone was making a fuss over it. I found out why not too long ago. It's a nice trophy.
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RE: Tiger Trout.......Are you serious?
2008/04/20 19:21:24
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Here is a Tiger from the Yough ........photo taken and returned to fight again.....last August
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polar bear
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RE: Tiger Trout.......Are you serious?
2008/04/20 19:23:17
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post edited by polar bear - 2008/04/20 19:54:29
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RE: Tiger Trout.......Are you serious?
2008/04/20 21:40:04
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RE: Tiger Trout.......Are you serious?
2008/04/20 21:42:25
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awesome pic! Love the fog.
Better too far back, than too far forward.
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JEB
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RE: Tiger Trout.......Are you serious?
2008/04/22 11:11:40
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ORIGINAL: Loomis
nice fish.
Loomis, I pulled up your blog page and a Eaton logo popped up in the right corner. Do you work for them ? I work at the Beaver plant.
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JEB
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RE: Tiger Trout.......Are you serious?
2008/04/22 11:13:53
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PB, Nice fish !!! Yozuri in its mouth ?
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RE: Tiger Trout.......Are you serious?
2008/04/22 12:10:23
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Im not sure I know what Eaton is???? or for that reason why is on my page? lol
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