Great catches. People don’t seem to understand that stocked fish usually die out in the summertime heat anyways

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

Thats right

I’m so thankful for the conservationists who strive to promote the proper harvesting of wild trout. These natural trout species need to be protected. I am also very thankful for the State Wildlife Resource Agency trout hatchery and the various sticking programs in my area. These stocked fish allow a guy like me to go out and enjoy a day of stocked trout fishing every now and then. The stocked trout also provide a tasty meal for me and my family. I appreciate you taking us along on your videos. God bless y’all. - Tennessee Smoky

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

I also appreciate those who look out for native trout in their natural environment. But harassing stocked trout guys is a waste of time

Kudos, Alex, on the lesson for others on the difference between stocked trout and other fish. Often, keyboard warriors don't have much else to do than try to shame others for doing absolutely nothing wrong. Great trout today. Fun seeing the change of species. Our local stocked ponds are overstocked year round. There are usually more fish in the pond than can be supported by the pond itself. This is done intentionally. The fish are there for the local population to catch. Many raptors, cranes, seagulls, and cormorants eat from these ponds as well. Left to their own, most of these fish would die due to lack of resources, those dead fish would then contaminate the pond and kill off the rest of the fish. Outside of leaving the fish on the shore too long or gilling the fish with your hook, nothing you could do in general catch and release is going to harm stocked trout to the point of causing an earlier demise than usual.

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

Keyboard warriors suck. 😅

Just watched the episode, Alex...thanks for the education on stocked trout. Living in Florida, I am not able to catch them so I enjoy watching others catch them. Always fun to watch!!!

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

That is a video that needed to be made, some folks feel they have to apply wild trout standards to stocked trout. I really appreciate those trout stocking programs, most of my fishing is catch and release Bass fishing, so it's a treat to bring home some beautiful and tasty trout during the Winter.

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

It is fun while the rest of the fishing is terrible

I moved to a rural community recently that has two ponds that are stocked with trout annually, and that's what our HOA dues mainly go to. It's fun to just hang out down the road from the house and just drop a hook and reel in some trout. I'm not big into fishing but it is a great way to spend a nice day by the water.

We have stocked trout here in the Southland of Chicago some lakes get a spring stock and some get a fall/winter stock. Most people will keep them, but they usually don't last more than a month after release. Keep it realistic 🎣

Size 12. Bait hook. U r absolutely right about stocked trout. If u choose to be extra careful and release great, if not do be it.

I love to trout fishing keeping it realistic

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

👍

As long as you follow the laws, which Im certain you do, then who really cares? Nice trout! Its like you said, they are essentially raised for our consumption.

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

Since I actually read my comments, I have to deal with it. I've had dozens, if not hundreds people tell me to "wet my hands". People just like to boss others around to feel better about themselves.

@Arrigo_Outdoor_Adventures

Жыл бұрын

Yep

@johnblossom8447

Жыл бұрын

@@RealisticFishing, I live in Colorado and hear all the same things. We have some remote lakes where they drop stocked trout from helicopters. I’ve had idiots tell me how fragile these trout are and how you have to wet your hands and don’t hold them to tightly. If you drop them they could be brain damaged, they say. I say, “They’re bred for us to catch and eat. They drop them out of helicopters into some lakes or shoot them through a hose into others. We have native trout and they should be handled differently.

Yep, can’t argue any of this. I did tend to hear the people “trout police” when they were talking about wet hands, nets and such. Now that you have explained this in more detail, I feel much more informed by both parties. That is for the lesson Alex. Great video of course. Keep it realistic

“Sticks to everything but the hook” so true 🤣🤣🤣

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

😅

Good explanation. I say the same for our local striper fishery.

Loved this….thanks for keeping it realistic!!

Very well explained! That's why I enjoy your videos! Thanks for sharing!

Just the video i needed, talk about serendipity..my local lake just got stocked last weekend..Realistic fishing for the win as always.

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

Good luck out there!

Love the trout videos every year right on time .

Thanks for your explanation. Those trout are squirmy fish. Good eatin', too!

Absolutely right message. And we enjoy trout fishing and appreciate TWRA and the fed hatchery folks at Dale Hollow. Thank you.

LOL! Love it! I’ve run into my share of the Holier than Thou trout fanatics.

Awesome video man keep it up always keeping it real enjoy all your videos my friend keep those lines tight

Drops the Mic!!!

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

🥉

Preach Alex! 🐟🐠🎣

Very well said Alex!!! Great trout catches today!! And I usually just ignore the douch canoes!! Bc I've realized that not everyone is willing to do their research before opening their mouth. Thank you again Alex for always keeping it realistic 😊

@bdickinson6751

3 ай бұрын

Don't you know how difficult doing research is in todays world of almost everyone having a cell phone?

Exactly like you said man. These trout are farmed for us to catch and eat and the money from our licenses go toward things like this for us as fishermen. Good explanation brother and even cooler catches. Really nice rainbows!!

@rosssparks197

Жыл бұрын

😂

Beating the competition. Thumbs up video.

In Ohio they are raised in fish farm ponds in natural lake water fed pellet’s but are released in late spring mainly into reservoirs. They’re all caught before summer it seems. Here it’s salmon eggs or corn and the trout bait marshmallows. Ground will still be frozen so no worms. They release at 12-14 inches.

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

Winter here in TN because it gets too warm in spring.

thank you for your statement ! were I live they stock trout in the early spring .I watched the state truck pull up to the creel open the tank and flush them out you are right by june they are all gone most of them die , so thanks again.

How did I just find this, realest fishing KZreadr out there!!

I couldn't agree more with you Alex, yep yep and yep! I always like the start of a new year because I'll get to use my shining panther spinners, flies, cane poles and etc. I myself have to explain this to people I know when they say "it's too small" or "let it grow", sadly they aren't year long and we best enjoy them while they last! It would be nice if Texas increased the limit from 5 to 10 once we get closer to warm weather so non go to waste. Tight lines and keep it realistic! 👍🌞🎣🐓

Did not realize that stock rainbow trout die anyways thanx for the insight Alex even more reason to take them home and fey them up

Say it how it is ! Keep it realistic. Loved it !

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

Always!

Niiiice! You were catching all the fish! 👏👏👏

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

In my $40 outfit!

Stock trout fishing is something I wanna try out, perhaps I should do it sometime this month to get the feel.

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

Give it a try. Dont be intimidated by all of the mythical rules

@Perfectsavage_13

Жыл бұрын

@@RealisticFishing Sounds good to me, I think a spinning rod is all I need too as well.

Missouri has a couple of stocked trout streams and I’ve fished similar. The spring is close enough I don’t think the trout die out in the summer but they don’t reproduce neither naturally. I only add a 5-gallon bucket and a boat cushion to my fishing gear

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

A cold water spring is definitely a plus! Sounds like a good spot to fish for trout

I love your grumpy videos too! lol In PA, it's usually too cold to trout fish this time of year because everything is frozen. It's been so warm lately though I might go out a try a bit to see what bites.

👍 for always KIR

Dont have the words. Got to love people.

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

Nah 😅

Getting close to 100k subscribers brotha! Been subscribed since before you had 15k or 20k. Super happy for you man. Keep it real

Loved the video Alex... Glad the lucky puddle was there to hold your catches!

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

😅

Good video Alex, what you said is true

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

😉

There’s nothing wrong about fishing for trout, whether stocked or native species, when you follow the regulations that you should follow when you purchase a license to fish! 🎣 and yea Alex, you are correct-stocked fish are basically raised and stocked the purposes you mentioned. Good to see you catching a few! May you enjoy many days of fishing and catch a few each time you go out!

Any chance of having a guest appearance by Mr. Frank Randall? I love that bit. Keep It Realistic Alex.

Stocked trouts come from a van, they were put there by a man, in a hatch'ry upstate. And if I had my little way, I'd eat stocked trouts every day.

We have a lake over here which is stocked. What is surprising though is that not all of them die. Some manage to make it through summer. Most go in around 1 or 2 lbs but can be caught as big as 6lb. But you are right they are stocked to be caught and the majority die. But you will always get the uneducated who think they know better......but they aint realistic. KIR Alex

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

Just curious if you get 104 degree days over there?

@ardscorner

Жыл бұрын

@@RealisticFishing Last year it made it to 100....normally 90-95

👍🏻😎The "Trout Police" can go take a hike. They don't know the difference between a stocker Rainbow Trout and a native Rainbow Trout 😅

i love your outlook

U might find this helpful when using power bait. Take enough to roll it into a marble or slightly bigger ball, between your palms. A size 10 or 23 bait hook or similar size miskito hook, making sure the eye of the hook is covered. It will stay on better.

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes the dough is too wet to "roll". Thats why I used to pinch technique.

I can tell you got a bite by watching the line between the eyelets on your rod. It goes slack right before you do your hooks set. 🤙🏽

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

It goes slack because I lean forward 😉

I hear the same thing about my trout videos.

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

They are everywhere spreading their bullshit

3:36 got my sub

Butiful fish bro

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

👍

Love me some trout :)

Haters gonna Hate.... They suck!!! If I watch a video that I done care for or don't like what they said or did..... I just move on to the next one. I only comment on videos that I enjoy. To many people only comment when they don't like stuff. The world would be a better place if we complained less. Thanks for catching some stocked trout and explaing what one is. KiR!!!

HECK yeah brother 👊👊🇺🇸🇺🇸 wish my waters were thawed! Even the streams are frozen over😞😞 💯 realistic as always my friend

Well said sir

Now that’s realistic!

Yep great video

Powerbait - not for human or pet consumption. Says so on the label. Thus, you know someone has eaten it or fed it to their pet.

The only reason I use a net is because I've lost a few trout without one. Stock trout are going to die unless the water temp is at least below 70 degrees. I mostly fish for trout in the mountains in East Tennessee so I'm a little more careful with the small ones I don't keep. I have caught a few wild ones in stocked areas ,but that's in year round cold waters. Great video. When the bass ain't biting much go trout fishing. I like it better anyway. The scenery is usually better.

Eat um and smile! Great video!

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

Yummy 🥈

Literally laughing our loud! 😂

Guy told me he was going to break my jaw if he saw me lipping a trout again because I was breaking it's jaw. I told him the trout had more than a broke jaw to worry about on my stringer.

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

Trout police!

Yes sir

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

😉

I know how you feel about the haters Alex!!!! I get 3 comments a day by people telling me that they hate my accent or voice!!! They think I sound too southern 💀

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

If they keep it up, just BAN them.

@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055

Жыл бұрын

@@RealisticFishing will do Alex!!! Thanks for helping me out!!! Let me know when you are up my way in Hendersonville and we can get on some Shellcracker....Bluegill....and Golden Shiners!!!!

@stevegraffmusic

Жыл бұрын

There's nothing wrong with your voice, Seth... Forget about the haters and fish on! 🎣

@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055

Жыл бұрын

@@stevegraffmusic thank you Steve!!!! I needed to hear that! I will keep doing the best job I can

In late October and early November I caught fish after fish on a Pistol Pete or Trout Magnet. After the temperature dropped (late November), the only way I can catch them is by using worms, corn, or salmon eggs. I do enjoy eating them. Thanks for explaining what's what as to the origins and purpose of stocked trout. Occasionally a Karen will confront me and tell me I am cruel. I come back with the speech Kevin Costner gave to the vegan on Yellowstone. I hate Karens.🎣🐟🐟🐟🐟

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

Oh those silly Karens. They are everywhere

I swear people have forgotten where food comes from. 🤣🤣🤣

Great vid! What's the name of the river?

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

The - Somewhere in TN River

Love fly fishing for trout. Only keep them if I know they will die (Hooked in the throat). Tho the “purists” do ruin it for a lot of people.

delicious... I've got a few in my fridge right now.

Awesome video brother! Hey what’s your take on the 10,000 fish Yoto worm?

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

Never tried that one. Looks like a Big Bite Baits Coon Tail Worm

People do that to me too. It's not like theyre not farm raised. Their opinion doesn't just not matter in this circumstance Alex...their opinion doesn't matter period. You're following the law, you are doing nothing wrong, and the criticizers can stfu in my opinion.

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

But but but the trout's immune system..... 😆

@TheAverageFisherman99

Жыл бұрын

@@RealisticFishing 😂 won't matter once the water temp hits 70 lol

Actually Alex, I would say you handle them quite well most of the time. You seem to have a firm, but not overly so, grip on them. and don't keep them out of the water long. Many of the worst offenders of this type are total hypocrits.

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

I agree that the worst offenders are hypocrites. I have talked to the TWRA about this. I am confident in my handling of them. Of course I lose grip once in a while, but it happens to everyone

perfect

Wash your Hands not before but after you touch "The Trout" Alex!! 🤣😆🤣

I used small treble hooks.

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

Makes it harder for them to get off the hook!

@jefferystovall9617

Жыл бұрын

@@RealisticFishing problem is finding treble hooks that small

I live in British Columbia , the metro Vancouver area , another situation is a lot of tho lake around Vancouver has wild species these lakes also get stocked with Hatchery Rainbow trout ,So these lakes will have a mix of wild and Hatcheries, some people that can’t tell the difference need to know how to handle the trout properly because they can not tell the difference between species , Like Cutthroat Trout and Rainbows , and Kokanee , and Dolly Vardens

Truly love how you keep it so realistic Alex f##k them people!!!!!! You do what you do my friend thanks for the entertainment will see you in the next one!!!!!!!!!

And don't even get me started on the Trouser Trout Police. 😁

How do you know its 400 dollars worth of gear? I have waders that i paid 74 dollars for 😆. Of course i use them for everything but trout fishing 😆. Honestly the sparkles and glitter mean nothing when fishing, i feel. It's more to catch the fisherman. I agree with you though, the stocked trout are put there to be caught and eaten specifically. People where i fish, mammoth spring arkansas, trout capitol of the country supposedly, act the same way. Dont do this, dont do that, you should only use these hooks and those lures or flies. It gets ridiculous. Let people fish and keep your opinions to yourself and let people do them.. keep doing you as always Alex...

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

Kinda like how you decided to tell me the sparkles do nothing? 😉 But I hear ya

@want2boutdoors274

Жыл бұрын

@@RealisticFishing i did say, i feel.. 😆

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

😅

Very true. As far the fly fishing is concerned absolutely you can have success with flies but i feel like they're not so keen on dry flies but they'll attack aggressively on small streamers like wooly buggers cause you actually use them like a lure with enticing movements vs just a boring dead drift. Yes for aesthetic purposes, the scenery,better quality of fish and lack of people i prefer fishing for wild trout up in the mountains but now living in Texas Oklahoma is my closest option for any trout fishing. Broken bow is very crowded but there's some cool waterfalls and plenty of stocked fish that i either catch with wooly buggers or pull out the spinning tackle and throw on a crawler or a grasshopper. What i dont understand is how there's size restrictions and CnR only waters for fish that are all stockers. Protecting them as if they're wild and naturally spawning 😂

Yea fly fishing stock trout is frustrating. Best route for success is skip the dry flies and go right to pellet shaped mop flys off the bottom.

This is the best video you’ve ever made! There’s just something about knowing someone is soiling their $300 waders watching this.

I always call them the Internet Superheroes. I fly fish, I bait fish, I practice C&R and keep some. I Tend to keep to my on business. You bought your license as long as you are fishing legally it's no ones business. I fish in the Smokies I use barbless hooks. Keep fishing.

Some men are more catholic than the pope;))) Cheers, mate!🍻 Let them flow:)))))

I don't know how you caught those fish.No $200 rod,no $300 reel and no specialized fishing clothes.You must be doing something wrong.But I still love you and your videos.Keep up the good work.

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

Must have been pure luck!~

Sup Alex, great video, our club pond is stocked 4 times a year, and over 20 years been there Everytime to sign for delivery. We limit keeping trout to 3 a day, so lots of trout in there lol. Fly fisherman catch them by the dozens, people use power bait but extremely tiny hooks they have to keep them, usually hook rips them up. Other ponds and lakes, and rivers and creeks get stocked. We have 1 river/creek system that areas are stocked but still have some native trout but low numbers, only true method to tell there is the flesh. Idk why people believe the old wives tales? I did when was a kid lol. But meeting people from the hatcheries and department of environmental management get the truth. Unless you're keeping more than limit, or breaking other laws, nobody should judge how you fish!! Guess they have sad lives? Tyvm tc 🎣

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

If I hook a fish deep and suspect it wont make it, I will keep it. But just touching it with my hand? Nah, I'm gonna let it go.

@ronaldyeater3322

Жыл бұрын

@@RealisticFishing yup 100%, watch every video and know of a few trout had to keep, including 1 recently, that's what I do but think said I don't eat them but we have a common freezer for members down on luck. When was a kid was told had to handle trout with a towel, until found that actually harms them. We do appreciate what you do for fishing, and environment, wish these people stop policing others and spend time cleaning the environment 👍

Was that Bro Manson with the fly rod outfit?

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

He is so LIT!

@chictown

Жыл бұрын

@@RealisticFishing 🤣

People need to educate themselves before opening their mouths. I feel like you know what you’re doing so, I keep my mouth shut and enjoy the video. I feel like if you were doing wrong DNR would let you know in a hurry. Great video Alex.

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

I have talked to the DNR about this. Thats why I am confident in what I say

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Good news is the yellow power bait dough got your hands all messy so you had to wet your hands. Thank god otherwise the trout shot out of a tube..haha may not survive. Nice ones you caught there in January. Fish on AI

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

Ha! Powerbait slime is the ultimate in protection!

1000%

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

👍

Just keep making fishing videos and enjoy life brother. Life is too short to worry about what all the Karens think about a stock fish that lives off GMO pellets.

People will hate. Not matter what you do. I catch a release most all my fish.

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

Do you sing them a soothing lullaby before you let them go?

@jefferystovall9617

Жыл бұрын

I gave some people catfish last summer. I never do that again they left on the bank to root. Made me so mad. I rather throw them back for someone esle to have catching. Mainly if might be a kid. Or some that might need the food.

My biggest question is why do some lakes and ponds get stocked and some don't? Is it strictly so people have the chance to catch them where they don't live naturally?

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

yes

Ok I gotta go back and look at some of the comments 😆

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

I usually share them on Facebook. After a while I delete them because they get so nasty

I have found that nothing makes fishermen lose their G-damn minds like 10” stocked trout. I completely agree with your reasoning on this.

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

What is with the Trout Hysteria?

@FishingWithLardAlmighty

Жыл бұрын

@@RealisticFishing I blame the over-romanticizing of trout fishing/fly fishing in the media (i.e. A River Runs Through It). People think that trout are their ticket to deeper spiritual understanding, and they buy into the uncompromising ultra-conservation because they are told by "experts" that is what they need to do. Honestly, I could go on for paragraphs about this.

sweet

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

SWEET!

I crush stocked trout while fly fishing. I do way better than with bait(Berkely, pautzke, etc), literally 5 to 1. I generally fish a small stocked lake, but even in streams flies do better. just my 2 cents.

@RealisticFishing

Жыл бұрын

Winter stockers? These fish only make it a few months and never really get accustomed to eating flies

@fbiburneraccount

Жыл бұрын

@@RealisticFishing Yessir. Always on a sinking fly. Something small, not too flashy. That being said our last couple early winters have been really mild for the north east.

Stocked trout still taste good. I love trout fishing. Very simple and cheap.