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[cool][#0000ff]For those who have (or have not) fished for the pretty hybrid rainbows known variously as "goldens" or albinos, there are a couple of good posts on the float tube board, from a member in Oregon.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There are some dandy pics and some good ideas on flyrod tactics for them.[/#0000ff]
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Those are some sweet looking fish.
BTW - TD, shouldn't you be out fishing by now ?
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Just a technical note, albino rainbows aren't hybrids (a cross between two species), they have two copies of a recessive gene that give's them their lack of color.
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Does anyone know if these are the same species that are found in the lower weber? I have fly fished the pools down river from the mouth of the canyon and have seen these in there, but could never hook one.
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TD,
Referring to a genetically altered franken-trout as a Golden Trout is like calling a kingsford charcoal briquet a diamond. I'm sorry, but the two should not be uttered in the same sentence. I'm told that those that have done this before have suffered fifty years of bad luck, not the least of which is an irresistable urge to pee after you've kicked out into the middbe of a lake. As a Tub'n Dude, you don't wnat that affliction.
To rid yourself of said curse, you must prepare three single-spaced pages of Standards: "I will never again confuse genetic mutants with Onchorhynchus mykiss aquabonita." Do not be tempted to use a cut-paste key, the Almighty will know, and the curse will not be lifted. Post your pannance here for all to judge.
Stare at the pic to the left of this post. That, my TubeDude, is a Golden Trout.
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Anything's possible, but I doubt it. The DWR stocks albinos, usually in the Uintas. Legend says it's for naysayers who doubt there is fish in the lakes.
While tubing in the Uintas more than once, I've had them come out of the depth right next to me, (I caught it out of the corner of my eye) and scare the bejesus out of me.
As far as goldens in Utah, I think there is a lake or two in the Uintas and Boulders that have them. Very rare fish in Utah.
Those pics from Oregon are pretty amazing. I'd like to find something like those 'bows here in Ut.
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I have seen albinos in the Weber for many years . My buddy I was fishing with hooked a 20"albino but higher up the Weber river .
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"Back in the day" (15-20 yrs ago) the DWR used to plant albinos in the Weber all of the time and I have caught dozens out of there. They are so unmistakable when watching them, unless you saw aquarium goldfish, they could be few other things. I do agree that they are a genetic "novelty item" and prefer the regularly colored trout.
Speaking of the REAL California Golden trout, one of my goals for next year is to catch one. I know of one lake in the Uintas to try and will research this more over the winter. Anyone interested in joining me?
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Do you think the DWR still plant's them there or do they come down from Rockport or Echo? What part of the Weeb are they in?
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I've seen them below Rockport and Echo . Not sure if they still plant them . I remember one winter I was fly fishing it a lot and would always find my honey hole by looking for the albino in the hole by Devils Slide . Use to be some nice browns and cutts in there too , but that was about 15 years ago .
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The DWR has stocked albinos in burrastons every so often and big ones at that.They look so cool how they shine in the sun.
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[cool][#0000ff]Hey, hey, don't get so "tisty". I knows the differmunce. I have caught literally thousands of those precious REAL golden jewels from the high Sierras in California. I have hiked, horsed and fished the whole length of the Sierras, sampling most of the trickle cricks and snow melt ponds that hold them. Furthermore, I TOO have gotten into more than a few "discussions" on the incorrect nomenclature of "golden" assigned to the mutants.[/#0000ff]
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[cool][#0000ff]I done went and returned. Lake X with Kent. See report later.[/#0000ff]
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they plant tons of them in the ogden and they love salmon eggs. they are also in the weber, the biggest one i have ever caught was out of mirror lake. about 2 1/2 lbs 18inches and really fat. they are harder to catch than the regular rainbows at mirror.
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I have caught some HUGE ones at Joes Valley Res. in Central Utah... I think that's where the state record was taken. I have seen them in their over 10lbs... no joke.
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ive caught my share of albinos out of joes valley as well. and that is where the record is from. i used to love that lake! its different now, but still pretty nice.
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Nice Fish!
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Doggonefishing, I have been looking to catch a large golden for a few years now. In the Uintahs, I believe that most of them have been replaced by the overpopulating cutthroat, but you may have some luck if you try a lake that is isolated by a high water fall.
A better use of your time would be to start mapping the Wind River lakes. There may still be some big ones there, but if someone knows about it dont be looking for them to share the info. The people who have spent years in finding a big Golden do not give up their honey holes.
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[font "Impact"][#ff4040][size 3]I think that they stock those albinos in the community ponds. I have caught a few BIG ones at willow creek pond. They are pretty cool looking. I have also caught some on the Weber too. Those ones were pretty small, about 13 inches or so.[/size][/#ff4040][/font]
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Hey TD, sounds like my shot accros the bow of youre tube was a bit premature. Anyone whose been to the native waters of these awesome fish certainly understands the difference. I'd like to hear about some of th places you've been. Most of the goldens Ive treked to in the Sierras have been to drainages that were planted, (big five/ little five, Humphry's basin, ect. )rather than the original waters. Lately, its been to the Winds to get into the gold.
Take care
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