HENRYS LAKE, Idaho — An Idaho angler has been granted the state catch and launch file after reeling in a 36-inch rainbow-cutthroat hybrid trout from Henrys Lake.
In line with a information launch from Idaho Fish and Sport, Hailey Thomas of Rigby hooked the 36-inch lengthy monster on Oct. 4 whereas fishing together with her household on the famend east Idaho lake. Hailey’s fish comfortably surpassed the prior file – a 30-inch rainbow/cutthroat hybrid set by Ryan Ivy from the Snake River in 2018.
“Hailey did an exceptional job combating the fish and holding it out of the ample weeds, infamous for knocking giant trout off the road,” Hailey’s husband Shane recalled. “After a disturbing minute or so, I reached out and scooped up the fish. The web I normally use for chasing carp appeared so small, because the fish barely slot in!”
Shane, a seasoned angler himself, and former state file holder then yelled “That’s the most important trout I’ve seen in my life!”
The couple knew that they had one thing particular, and used the boat’s reside effectively to assist the fish get better, and obtained measurements and photographs needed for documenting their catch.
Henrys Lake in japanese Idaho is legendary for its blue-ribbon trout fishing and is dwelling to native Yellowstone cutthroat trout, in addition to rainbow/cutthroat hybrid and brook trout. Trout develop rapidly at this productive lake, and infrequently attain trophy sizes. Spring and fall are favourite seasons for anglers to chase the lake’s ample trout, though climate circumstances can usually be difficult.
