02-01-2008, 09:57 PM
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[size 1]There are so many variables that affect the size and quality of a fish that you will never be able to reduce down to a handful of bottlenecks. [/size][/reply]
This is exactly why strain was pushed aside. There were so many other variables controlling growth, and longevity that strain never did factor into the equation. This is exactly why I think fishermen constantly asking for Kamloops in anticipation of larger rainbow trout is ludicrous. There are so many other factors in play that the "kamloops" strain would never come into play.
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[size 1] So why do you think the Cutthroats get so large in strawberry? Regs or Diet? [/size][/reply]
100% Regulations. No question at all that the Cutts are as large as they are due to regulations. Take away the regulations, and those cutthroat NEVER get to a size large enough to start feeding on prey. Diet wouldn't be a factor without the regulations.
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[size 1]There are so many variables that affect the size and quality of a fish that you will never be able to reduce down to a handful of bottlenecks. [/size][/reply]
This is exactly why strain was pushed aside. There were so many other variables controlling growth, and longevity that strain never did factor into the equation. This is exactly why I think fishermen constantly asking for Kamloops in anticipation of larger rainbow trout is ludicrous. There are so many other factors in play that the "kamloops" strain would never come into play.
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[size 1] So why do you think the Cutthroats get so large in strawberry? Regs or Diet? [/size][/reply]
100% Regulations. No question at all that the Cutts are as large as they are due to regulations. Take away the regulations, and those cutthroat NEVER get to a size large enough to start feeding on prey. Diet wouldn't be a factor without the regulations.
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