[Michael82929]

Stocking in the fall is different from the spring stocking

For instance, when I had one run, had a driver that never did the run and thats is a little more common(not much) in the fall vs you know who your gonna get every week in the spring.

Also the number of stops are less, and less frequent (especially with low water) - you tend to keep the number of fish for each stretch to the formula but throw in fish based on water level.

So for instance, I know the streams I stock like the back of my hand (and may forego a spot) based on the terrain and double up little further down stream or upstream. Not becuase I dont want to throw the fish there.. but if you have very lil water access, you may see more dead trout like the one you saw.

I did another run last week where I loaded this area. great water upstream and down - and walked it and was baffled by not seeing one fish in the water from eye sight.. not even a spook.. definately was a chin scratcher.

If you saw a dead 16 inch brookie - then they stocked the area...