Fun in the Catskills

[BMITCH]

Had some time this past weekend and gave the local trout population a try.





The campground I'm at also has a problem in their front pond with snappers. They just put in 20 ducklings and wanted the turtles out of there. So I gave them a hand with that. This is one of two that I caught.



The ducklings should appreciate this...lol

[DaBigOno]

Nice fishes Bob.   Looks like turtle can take off some fingers if you give him a chance. 

[Shark Hunter]

Great Shots Bob!
That is one pissed off Turtle.

[BMITCH]

Yeah they didn't want the ducklings to be snacks

[Tightlines667]

Looks like a fun trip there Bob.

[STRIPER LOU]

Very nice Bob!
Those snapping turtles are nasty. On one trip I didn't realize it but they were eating trout off our stringer faster then we could put them on!
.....................Lou

[Reel 224]

Bob; Very nice Trout and Snapping Turtle for Turtle soup.

Joe

[Bryan Young]

Nice trout Bob.  That turtle is huge.  What do you do with the turtle?  Turtle soup?

[BMITCH]

The turtles were relocated 5 mi. Down the down the road on state land in a pond. The turtles were unharmed. The trout were caught in a creek called the plattekill up near saugerties NY. These appeared to be stocked fish, but still nice sized for a little flow. 16" and 14". Lost one right at shore that was definetly a "hold over" fish of at least 20". Hook came out as I was trying to drag him up on the shore. Didn't have a net, waders or anything with me...lol. The one that got away. Nice change from my usual saltwater fishing. Got to spend 2+ hours in complete solitude. Not another fishermen seen. It was drizzling so maybe that's why. I know the exact hole where the "one that got away" lives.....story to be continued👍🏻😆

[BMITCH]

Couple pictures of the swim right outside the camper door

[Bill B]

Good looking fish and not so pretty turtle.....btw how does one go about catching those turtles?   I'm assuming very carfully 

[alantani]

The campground I'm at also has a problem in their front pond with snappers. They just put in 20 ducklings and wanted the turtles out of there. So I gave them a hand with that. This is one of two that I caught.



The ducklings should appreciate this...lol

reminds me of an ex-girlfriend......   

[Alto Mare]

I wouldn't hold that snapper at that height if I were you

Nice fish buddy, try those steamed and fixed with olive oil and lemon juice

[STRIPER LOU]

Very well spoken Sal!   
...Lou