North Branch Mystery Solved

[Cuz]

I went back to the same spot I fished yesterday. Sure enough my new fishing partner, Mr. Grey Heron, was there on point again. Then I sadly found out why he comes so close to humans. There was a man fishing near where I was yesterday. He was catching trout, breaking their necks and throwing them to the heron to eat. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. I questioned him and told him he is feeding the heron $6.99 a pound fish. He stated he feeds the heron trout every day along with sunfish. I thought I saw everything until today. Just doesn't make any sense. I then told him to give me the fish he doesn't want and I'll give them to someone who would appreciate a fish meal. I may have been a little too calm and kind to this guy. it's bothering my conscience now.
When he left I caught seven brown trout. All of a sudden brown trout are all over the river. We'll see what they stock tomorrow.