Some fine NJ trouting

[NorthJerzyG]

Great looking fish man!! Sounds like a memorable trip too, lol. My last 2 phones met a watery death so when I was considering what new one to get I had one feature in mind, WATERPROOF!!! Luckily I was still able to plug them in and access the files but the screens are shot........

[akoop]

Originally Posted by NorthJerzyG

Great looking fish man!! Sounds like a memorable trip too, lol. My last 2 phones met a watery death so when I was considering what new one to get I had one feature in mind, WATERPROOF!!! Luckily I was still able to plug them in and access the files but the screens are shot........

I got a Samsung Galaxy S9+ that is waterproof up to 30 minutes to 30 meters. What a strange feeling it was the first time I stuck it in the river to video a trout release.

Awesome camera on the phone.

[Dave B.]

Good deal on the fall trouts! Heh, I hear ya on the 'blind' wading. Sadly I've made that mistake more than a couple of times over the years, getting so wrapped up in the fishing you forget it's a 20-30 minute or more trek back to the vehicle in good light.
Those browns look to be clearly 2 different strains. The second one I clearly recognize, the first could be from a couple different sources though. Regardless it's great to see them!

[thmyorke1]

Reminds me when I was walking back in the dark on a 1 mile trail through the woods cause I stayed too long fishing. Damn I was scared lol. I couldnt imagine wading. I already get nervous wading where I cant see.

Originally Posted by Dave B.

Those browns look to be clearly 2 different strains. The second one I clearly recognize, the first could be from a couple different sources though.

Neat, im wondering how to identify them. Based on color and pattern?

[Chrisper4694]

the timer on this one that got dunked was not really working anyway so oh well haha. I have some older model cameras that probably take decent pics, but if i bought a new one i'd def get a waterproof. I keep it in a ziplock bag too andy, but it was out cause i just used it haha.

I'm not a big fan of the still pics that the go-pro takes honestly, unless the newer ones take better pics.

[akoop]

Originally Posted by Chrisper4694

the timer on this one that got dunked was not really working anyway so oh well haha. I have some older model cameras that probably take decent pics, but if i bought a new one i'd def get a waterproof. I keep it in a ziplock bag too andy, but it was out cause i just used it haha.

I'm not a big fan of the still pics that the go-pro takes honestly, unless the newer ones take better pics.

The Olympus TG-5 Waterproof Camera is a great camera for around $450.

[Dave B.]

Originally Posted by thmyorke1

Neat, im wondering how to identify them. Based on color and pattern?

Yeah, pretty much. The spotting patterns of various strains tend to run pretty consistent as do the colorations. However, coloration is very often variable and subject to water color, clarity, streambed color, light levels and spawning seasons. Despite those variables the base shadings often have some degree of consistency to them.
Spotting patterns, spot shapes, and the presence or absence of red, orange, and/or 'haloed' spots generally tend to run with a great dal of consistency within a given hatchery strain or wild population. Chris' second brown has both a coloration and more importantly a spotting pattern and shape that is very consistent with both PA state fish and at least one private hatchery in PA that I sometimes purchase fish from, whereas the first one is far more consistently patterned like an old NJ state fish, most of our NJ wild browns, and to a lesser degree somewhat similar to the fish from the Mancini's Musky Trout Hatchery.
Judging by the overall appearance I would guess both fish are from some hatchery source rather than wild, although the first one could possibly be a wild fish. It's tough to say w/o a closer look on that one.
Again, this is all just my humble opinion, your mileage may vary.

[thmyorke1]

Originally Posted by Dave B.

Yeah, pretty much. The spotting patterns of various strains tend to run pretty consistent as do the colorations. However, coloration is very often variable and subject to water color, clarity, streambed color, light levels and spawning seasons. Despite those variables the base shadings often have some degree of consistency to them.
Spotting patterns, spot shapes, and the presence or absence of red, orange, and/or 'haloed' spots generally tend to run with a great dal of consistency within a given hatchery strain or wild population. Chris' second brown has both a coloration and more importantly a spotting pattern and shape that is very consistent with both PA state fish and at least one private hatchery in PA that I sometimes purchase fish from, whereas the first one is far more consistently patterned like an old NJ state fish, most of our NJ wild browns, and to a lesser degree somewhat similar to the fish from the Mancini's Musky Trout Hatchery.
Judging by the overall appearance I would guess both fish are from some hatchery source rather than wild, although the first one could possibly be a wild fish. It's tough to say w/o a closer look on that one.
Again, this is all just my humble opinion, your mileage may vary.

Thanks Dave

[Chrisper4694]

Originally Posted by Dave B.

Yeah, pretty much. The spotting patterns of various strains tend to run pretty consistent as do the colorations. However, coloration is very often variable and subject to water color, clarity, streambed color, light levels and spawning seasons. Despite those variables the base shadings often have some degree of consistency to them.
Spotting patterns, spot shapes, and the presence or absence of red, orange, and/or 'haloed' spots generally tend to run with a great dal of consistency within a given hatchery strain or wild population. Chris' second brown has both a coloration and more importantly a spotting pattern and shape that is very consistent with both PA state fish and at least one private hatchery in PA that I sometimes purchase fish from, whereas the first one is far more consistently patterned like an old NJ state fish, most of our NJ wild browns, and to a lesser degree somewhat similar to the fish from the Mancini's Musky Trout Hatchery.
Judging by the overall appearance I would guess both fish are from some hatchery source rather than wild, although the first one could possibly be a wild fish. It's tough to say w/o a closer look on that one.
Again, this is all just my humble opinion, your mileage may vary.

I've tried and tried to identify these fish but idk if it can ever be done with true accuracy, though your explanations are some of the most coherent i've heard. All i can tell you is they're def not state stocked fish and i was in Jersey so they'd have a long way to go from PA across the delaware but i guess anything is possible. more likely a private stocking from the hatchery you're thinking of. although i will say it isn't one of your fish from the spot you told me you stock.

[JDTuna]

Awesome trout! I have a hard enough time staying upright walking during the day...cant even think about how tough it would be at night!