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State: Wyoming
Fishing Area or Water: Guild Ranch, Trout King Lake
Species: Rainbow Trout
Angler: Tod Gunning
Measurements: Five pounds
Outfitter: Kelly and Adam Guild, Guild's Trout King Lake
Tel. 307-799-6509; or 307-799-6409
Website: www.troutkinglake.com
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State: USA, Oregon
Fishing Area or Water: Grande Ronde River
Species: Steelhead Trout
Angler: Steve Christensen
Measurements: 35 inches.
Outfitter:Discovery Outfitters
Website: www.discoveryoutfitters.org
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State: Louisiana
Fishing Area or Water: Biloxi Marsh near New Orleans
Species: Redfish
Angler: Jim Smith, pictured on the left.
Measurements: Pending new IGFA record at 33 pounds and 10 ounces, caught on eight-pound tippet.
Outfitter:Capt. Gregg Arnold, pictured on the right.
Tel. 504-237-6742.
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Country: New Caledonia
Species: Bonefish
Angler: Terry Carter
Measurements: 13-pounds.
Outfitter: Phillipe Leroux, no longer in operation.
The bonefishing operation on New Caledonia is now run by Richard Bertin, of New Caledonia Fishing Safaris.
Web: www.newcaledoniafishingsafaris.nc
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Country: Russia
Fishing Area or Water: Pirozhnikova River, upper tributary
Species: Rainbow Trout
Angler: Brian Griffith
Measurements: 27 inches.
Outfitter: The Fly Shop
Tel. 800-669-34746 Web: www.theflyshop.com.
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State: Kentucky
Fishing Area or Water: Cumberland River
Species: Rainbow Trout
Angler: William P. Hall
Outfitter: Hagan Wonn, Cumberland Troutfitters
Tel. 606-678-9871
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State: Washington
Fishing Area or Water: Sauk River
Species: Steelhead
Angler: Mel Jones
Measurements: 37 inches
Outfitter: Dennis Dickson Flyfishing. Guide Mike Dickson
Tel. 360-435-6499 Web: www.flyfishsteelhead.com.
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Country: Brazil
Fishing Area or Water: Unini River
Species: Peacock Bass
Angler: Tom Davis
Measurements: 26.4 pounds
Outfitter: River Plate Outfitters
Booking Agent: Rod & Gun Resources
Tel. 800-211-4753 Web: www.rodgunresources.com
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Country: Chile
Fishing Area or Water: Patagonia, Rio Manihuales
Species: Rainbow Trout
Angler: Theresa Morgan, pictured with guide Cale VanVelkinberg
Measurements: 18 inches
Outfitter: Patagonia Drifters
Booking Agent: The Fly Shop
Tel. 800-669-3474 Web: www.theflyshop.com
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Country: Turks & Caicos
Fishing Area or Water: South Caicos
Species: Bonefish
Angler: J. L. "Chip" Mack
Measurements: 8½ pounds
Outfitter: Bibo Jayne, Beyond The Blue Bonefish Charters
Tel. 321-795-3136. Web: www.beyondtheblue.com
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State: Wyoming
Fishing Area or Water: Wind River Mountains
Species: Golden Trout
Angler: Robert Stockton
Measurements: 21 inches.
Outfitter: George Hunker, Sweetwater Fishing Expeditions
Tel. 307-332-3986. Web: www.sweetwaterfishing.com
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State: Wyoming
Fishing Area or Water: Wind River Mountains
Species: Golden Trout
Angler: Chris Stockton
Measurements: 21 ½ inches. Five pounds.
Outfitter: George Hunker, Sweetwater Fishing Expeditions
Tel. 307-332-3986. Web: www.sweetwaterfishing.com
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Country: Mexico
Fishing Area or Water: Puerto Vallarta
Species: Roosterfish
Angler: James Duke
Outfitter: Phillip Kerr, Vallarta Fishing
Tel. 011-686-81-371. E-mail: philinpv@hotmail.com
Web: www.vallartafish.sm.com.
Guide: Chuy Cruz
Weight: 50 pounds.
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Country: Kiribati
Fishing Area or Water: Christmas Island
Species: Surgeon Fish
Angler: Steve Christensen
Arranged Through: The Mini-Hotel
Tel. 011-686-81-371. E-mail: minihotel@tskl.net.ki
Web: www.excursie.ro/mini-hotels.
Additional Information:An unusual species, the surgeon fish is from the tropical marine family Acanthuridae. It has a flat body up to 20 inches long, is brightly colored, and has a movable spine on each side of the tail that can be used as a weapon.
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Country: Kiribati
Fishing Area or Water: Christmas Island
Species: Humuhumunukunukuapua'a, Or the Hawaiian trigger fish, the unofficial state fish of Hawaii
Angler: Steve Christensen
Arranged Through: The Mini-Hotel
Tel. 011-686-81-371. E-mail: minihotel@tskl.net.ki
Web: www.excursie.ro/mini-hotels.
Additional Information:An unusual species, one of its defensive characteristics is its ability to puff up somewhat, wedging itself between rocks or in coral. When it is brought to the surface, the air is released, making a snorting noise like a pig
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State: Georgia
Fishing Area or Water: Soque River
Species: Rainbow Trout
Weight: 15 pounds
Angler: Kevin Shapiro
Outfitter: Blackhawk Flyfishing
Tel. 706-947- 3474. E-mail: info@blackhawkflyfishing.com
Web: www.blackhawkflyfishing.com
Additional Information: For 25 years my son Kevin and I have chased large trout. Where e'er they swam, we sought 'em. With rod tubes in hand we logged tens of thousands of miles in this quest, visiting far-flung yet extraordinary parts of the fishing world. I was stupefied when I recently learned that the closest freshwater trout to South Florida were in Georgia, and some of the biggest trout I've seen anywhere were prepared to accept our flies only four hours from our West Palm Beach home.
The Soque River in North Georgia is a bit of a secret. We don't want to spread the word too far on this beautiful little piece of river. However, the folks at Blackhawk Flyfishing in Clarkesville, Georgia, are very nice. So, if you want to see a lovely part of the Georgia hills, meet some nice people, and see some of the largest trout you've ever seen and you are prepared for your arms to hurt, contact Abbey at Blackhawk Flyfishing (info@blackhawkflyfishing.com). - Steven M. Shapiro.
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Country: Argentina
Fishing Area or Water: Patagonia, Rio Alumine
Species: Brown Trout
Angler: Larry Ydens
Outfitter: Flotadas Chimehuin
Guide: Giselle
Booking Agent: Taylor Streit Fly Fishing
Tel: 505-751-1312
Web: www.streitflyfishing.com
Measurement: 26 inches
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Country: Chile
Fishing Area or Water: Patagonia, Rio Cisnes
Species: Brown Trout
Angler: Laura Shields, pictured with husband John
Outfitter: Estancia de Los Rios
Booking Agent: Frontiers International
Tel: 800-245-1950
E-mail: info@frontierstravel.com
Measurement: Estimated 35 inches
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State: Louisiana
Fishing Area or Water: Barataria Estuary
Species: Redfish
Angler: Collin Klepfer
Outfitter: Mark Brockhoeft, Big Red Guides
Tel: 504-392-7146
E-mail: captmark@cmaccess.com
Additional Information: Klepfer and his fishing companion, Bart West, caught numerous redfish on a FREE FISHING trip arranged through The Angling Report. Read his first-hand account of the trip in the June 2005 issue report. To learn how you can get a FREE FISHING trip through The Angling Report click here.
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These mahseer were caught on fly rods by a group of Italian anglers who fished the Yammuna River in the Indian Himalayas this past April. They fished with Misty Dhillon of Himalayan Outback (www.himalayanoutback.com), who specializes in organizing camp trips for trophy mahseer in the mountains of remote northern India. Despite bad weather, these anglers caught mahseer weighing from 10 to 20 pounds, and Dhillon himself landed a 35-pounder on spin tackle.
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| Striped Bass
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Country: North Carolina
Fishing Area or Water: Roanoke River
Species: Sea-run striped bass
Angler: David Wiggins
Guide: Self Guided
Additional Information: Wiggins reports landing 78 stripers on a fly during their annual spawning migration up the Roanoke River. While most fish average 1½ to four pounds, the action is constant, even for fly anglers. For details on how to plan a self-guided trip to the Roanoke or who to call to book a guide, see page 11 of the June 2005 issue of The Angling Report.
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| Tarpon
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Country: Nicaragua
Fishing Area or Water: San Juan River
Species: Tarpon
Angler: Dennis Spaulding of Idaho Angler
Tel. 208-389-9957, 800-787-9957.
E-mail: dennis@idahoangler.com
Web: www.idahoangler.com
Outfitter: Phillipe Tisseaux of San Carlos Sport Fishing
E-mail: riosanjuan@racasa.co.cr
Web: www.nicaraguafishing.com
Weight: Estimated 115 to 120 pounds
Additional Information: Spaulding caught this tarpon on a Rapala during a check-out trip to Nicaragua's San Juan River early this year. See his report on the fishing opportunities and conditions encountered on the San Juan in the June 2005 issue of The Angling Report.
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| Brown Trout
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Country: England
Fishing Area or Water: River Lodden, Hampshire
Species: Brown Trout
Angler: Keith Mathews
Guide: Dave Martin, Go Fly Fishing UK
Tel. 011-44-1252-851397.
E-mail: dave@goflyfishinguk.com.
Web: www.goflyfishinguk.com.
Measurement: 19 inches
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| Redfish
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State: Louisiana
Fishing Area or Water: Mouth of Mississippi River
Species: Redfish
Angler: Joe D. Clayton
Guide: Capt. Bobby Dugas
Tel. 985-564-2170.
Measurement: 40 inches
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| Pira Pita
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Country: Argentina
Fishing Area or Water: Parana River
Species: Pira Pita
Angler: Peter Aravosis
Guide: Pintee
Booking Agent: Noel Pollak
Tel. 011-54-1551-266886; or 011-54-4822-1651.
E-mail: noelpollak@australangler.com
Weight: Seven pounds
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| Dorado
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Country: Argentina
Fishing Area or Water: Uruguay River
Species: Dorado
Angler: Peter Aravosis
Guide: Marcelo Perez
Booking Agent: Noel Pollak
Tel. 011-54-1551-266886; or 011-54-4822-1651.
E-mail: noelpollak@australangler.com
Weight: 40.3 pounds
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| Permit
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Country: Belize
Fishing Area or Water: Punta Gorda
Species: Permit
Angler: Tim Currin
Guide: Wilfred Requina
Lodge: Sea Front Inn
Tel. 011-501-722-2300.
Web: www.seafrontinn.com
Weight: 27 and 29 pounds
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| Rainbow trout
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State: Alaska
Fishing Area or Water: Talachulitna River
Species: Rainbow trout
Angler: Tom Carson
Guide: Jeff Erickson
Lodge: Beartracks Lodge, Frank Barrett
Tel. 907-733-2063. Web: www.beartrackslodge.com
Length & Weight: 23 inches long; 6 ½ pounds |
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